New Money Eastern European Shocks No One By Buying A House That Looks Like A Private Hospital

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The property, on a quiet suburban street, is finished in white render and glass. It has a wide driveway, a high front fence and no visible garden. At night, the interior is brightly lit, giving the building the appearance of some sort of healthcare business.

“It’s very modern,” said neighbour Margaret, who has lived nearby for 24 years.

“I’m sure it’s lovely inside.”

The owner, Viktor (44), said he wanted a house that looked fancy and completely soulless.

“I like it,” he said.

“It is perfect.”

Neighbours have become accustomed to the building, though some still mistake it for a medical practice when driving past for the first time.

Margaret said it was “a bit different” from the older brick homes nearby, but had no objection to the new owners.

“They keep to themselves,” she said.

Viktor said he had not planned to make a statement with the house, but that he simply wanted something that represented new money and a complete lack of taste.

The house has since settled into the street, where it remains the brightest and least welcoming home on the block.