In a neighbourhood saga that sounds like something from a soap opera, Rose Smith’s dream garden transformation has hit a shocking snag! After five months and £12,500 spent on decking and a pool, she returned home to find her new fence was moved a metre into what she claims is her garden. The neighbour apparently pulled up the original fence, encroaching on her land by installing a new one, and even taking a chunk out of her hot tub area.
Rose, from London, was left devastated as the garden she planned for family fun and relaxation turned into a source of stress. Despite reporting the intrusion to the police, it’s been classified as a “civil matter,” leaving her to tackle the issue via Land Registry. A recent boundary survey supports Rose’s claim that her original fence was in the right place.
The trouble began when Rose got wind in 2024 that her neighbour was attempting a land grab using “adverse possession.” She contested their claim and was victorious – or so she thought. Fast forward to 2025, and Rose returned home from work to find her neighbour armed with a different boundary plan, altering the landscape dramatically. Even a teenager guarding the makeshift border claimed it was the neighbour’s “legal right”!
Amidst all this, the neighbour had the cheek to park vehicles against the disputed fence, causing £2,000 worth of damages, according to Rose. In a bold move, her family removed his new fence, only to have another pop up, claiming even more of her property.
Now, Rose gears up for a legal battle to reclaim her peace and property, determined to safeguard her space for her grandchildren to enjoy. It’s a heartfelt tale of one woman versus boundary disputes, with Rose vowing not to back down until her garden is rightfully hers again. Stay tuned for more updates on this dramatic land dispute! 🌿✨