HOMEOWNERS are complaining about a neighbour’s “bizarre” mosaic house they say looks “juvenile” and as if it’s covered in graffiti.
Locals are mounting protests against the eye-catching mural covering a building in well-to-do Chiswick in west London.
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Yet others have spoken up in favour, in a neighbourhood row which has divided residents.
The colourful landmark in leafy Chiswick is believed to be by a group of artists progressively transforming it over the past 20 years.
Carrie Reichardt, 56, owns the property and previously said the artwork was there to tell “a story of her life”.
Yet others nearby seem less impressed.
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Martin and Judy Parsons, living there for more than 40 years, insisted it doesn’t fit in with the conventional surrounding houses.
Mr Parsons, 77, said: “It’s graffiti, isn’t it? It’s juvenile.
“If I lived any closer I wouldn’t like it – I feel sorry for the people who live next door.”
Mrs Parson, 70, said of neighbouring sales potential: “I mean, it would be difficult to sell your house.”
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Yet another neighbour Oliver Doherty, who moved to the street from Donegal in Ireland, told of loving living near the house so much he often takes visitors by to view it.
He said: “It’s very nice, it’s a landmark – I’m happy we have it in our street.
“People love it. I’ll see them wandering around looking for it and whenever anyone comes to stay I make sure to show them.”
Another fan is 66-year-old Graham Thomas, who says it puts a smile on his face whenever walking past on the way to the shops.
He said: “It’s unusual and distinct – I like the design and just really think it cheers up the area.”
Susie Imoff, who lives on the same street, we;comed how the attraction brings “lots of tourists” to the area.
She said: “I think it gives a character to the neighbourhood that isn’t just another white house with a navy door.”
Yet another neighbour Mary described the property’s exterior as “too left-wing” for the quiet district.
She said: “It’s sort of intrusive, making political statements in that way – because around here people don’t even tend to put who to vote for in their windows.
“It’s a bit too in your face.”
Another critic was 56-year-old Rupert Penny, who said: “It can look shabby – it’s good for Halloween, but I’m not sure about the rest of the year.
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“The cars out the front bring it down a bit.”
The Sun Online approached the residents of the house for comment but they did not wish to comment.
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