He, his wife, Linda, and son, Harry, moved into the home in 2001 after their attempts to win permission to convert a neighbouring cowshed on the site dragged on for years without resolution.

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All residents, both in the apartments and the hotel, have access to the Cowshed Spa and gym, rooftop pool, Cookhouse restaurant, House Tonic bar and a screening room, but the apartments offer extra amenities such as grocery delivery and a fully stocked kitchen, as well as reduced rates for longer stays.

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