We HATE our neighbour’s bright pink ‘real-life Barbie dreamhouse’… it’s ‘disgusting’ & makes our street a laughing stock

However, he did add: “But I just let her get on with it. As long as she doesn’t bother me it’s fine.”One of the most common neighbourly issues is excessive or unreasonable noise levels.

A woman has infuriated some of her neighbours with her pink 'barbie dreamhouse'
A woman has infuriated some of her neighbours with her pink ‘barbie dreamhouse’Credit: Andrew Styczynski
The vibrant coloured property went through a makeover lasting two years
The vibrant coloured property went through a makeover lasting two yearsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Even her car is pink leading to polarising opinions from neighbours
Even her car is pink leading to polarising opinions from neighboursCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Martin Ruck, 53, questioned the house and said that 'not many people like pink'
Martin Ruck, 53, questioned the house and said that ‘not many people like pink’Credit: Andrew Styczynski

“It’s no harm, but I wouldn’t want to live next door to it. Only because if you wanted to sell your house. In the event of an emergency, such as if your neighbour physically attacks you, always call 999.June Harris, 62, has lived on the street for 42 years and has witnessed the doll Dreamhouse come to life.“You’ve got to have balls to do something like that, and she’s just being herself. I think it’s brilliant.”

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A Chelmsford Housing Association spokesperson said: “We want people to be happy living in their homes and we’re pleased that Jamie Lee and her family are enjoying living in theirs.””A lot of people came miles around just to have a look at The Pink House after it’s been on Facebook. She’s had run-ins with the neighbours on many occasions.”Despite the increased foot traffic to his road following the 2.2k Facebook shares, Phil Young, 71, was another who didn’t seem to mind the pink explosion.”Well some people do it seems – but not many I don’t think.

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The property has also attracted scathing criticism from some locals.For a range of issues, you could use a mediation service if raising the issue informally does not work, according to Gov.uk.

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She said: “I love it. It’s good what she’s done, I don’t mind it. I always say each to their own, you know, they can do what they want – good luck to her.As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.Your local council can step in if the dispute involves any activity that is a nuisance or could damage your health.“And I can’t see the pink house – not from where I am, so it doesn’t really bother me. I’m fine with it, I don’t mind.”Despite causing a pink stink with some street residents, the homeowner referred to by neighbours as “Barbie Girl” or “The Pink Lady”, has also received a wave of support for her creative commitment.“Love it or hate it, but no need for nasty comments. Some people are just sad and bitter – me on the other hand, I’m happy in my pink world.”“Yeh, it’s quite famous on the internet now – I’ve had worse neighbours.”If you have tried and failed to resolve your neighbourly issue by talking to your neighbour you can approach your local council.”She likes pink, too much in my opinion. It’s been there a couple of years now so I’ve got used to it now. It’s part of the road now.”The vibrant coloured property was advertised on a Facebook Council House Swap site which quickly racked up 7,600 likes and a slew of mixed comments.Homeowners do not usually need planning permission to paint their house a bright colour – but check with your local authority first.“Have you seen the colour of the car as well? Pink.”Resident and hospital volunteer Martin Ruck, 53, said: “Why friggin’ pink? Not many people like pink. One resident, who asked not to be named, blasted the house: “Horrible. Disgusting. Horrible. Totally ridiculous.He said: “Initially, when it was there – yuck! It’s pink. But I’ve rather got used to it now. She’s a nice lady.

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A TikTok by housinghorrors received 60.5k views within a week – which had a lot of comments praising her commitment, with many supporting the plastic fantastic pad.Barry Renwick added: “Oh Barbie. It’s a bit out of place isn’t it for around here?

The Barbie-themed house
The Barbie-themed houseCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Barry Renwick said the property was 'strange'
Barry Renwick said the property was ‘strange’Credit: Andrew Styczynski
But 71-year-old Phil Young said he didn't mind the pink house
But 71-year-old Phil Young said he didn’t mind the pink houseCredit: Andrew Styczynski

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“When she first moved in she painted her house pink. We thought ‘that’s a bit odd, a bit strange.’ The three-bedroom house, in Essex, underwent its rosy makeover two years ago, causing polarising opinions between neighbours.To complain all you need to do is contact your local council, many have a specialist team to deal with disputes of this nature.FUMING residents have slammed their neighbour for building a “disgusting” bright pink “real-life Barbie dreamhouse”.”You wouldn’t would you? You wouldn’t be able to sell it.”The pictures attracted so much attention the mediator of the public housing group had to disable the post, writing ‘I am going to have to turn off commenting on your current post as people are focusing on the presentation and not the swap.’Meanwhile Paul Crozier, 71, said that he did not like the house at first but has since changed his mind.Responding to the viral video analysing her home, she posted on her Facebook: “God, how has my house got around this quick!”

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