Kate Bush's remote West Country mansion is perilously close to falling into the sea.
The star's hit single Running Up That Hill currently sits at the number one spot, after being given a new lease of life on the fourth series of the Netflix drama Stranger Things. But Kate's home life is looking increasingly less stable.
Originally from London, the famously singer relocated to Devon in 2005 in search of a quiet life away from obsessive fans. She now lives in a clifftop mansion on the South Devon coast, near Kingsbridge, which she purchased for a reported £2.5 million, reports Devon Live.
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However, the 200-year-old hideaway is perched precariously close to the edge of the cliff. And it's getting even closer.
Eight years ago, Council officials warned the area near East Portlemouth was in danger of toppling into the sea. Steve Gardner, of Devon County Council, said: "If you live there you can either accept it and let your house fall into the sea, or you can take action to prevent further damage, although that can cost hundreds of thousands.
"You can attach netting to the cliff face, or another option is spraying it with concrete, although these are very expensive and not something the council would pay for."
The isolated property is set in 17 acres and surrounded by rolling countryside. Kate spent many years campaigning to close a footpath that led around her home, a request which was eventually granted.
Now 63, the singer has released 25 UK top 40 singles and is one England's most successful solo female artists. Running Up That Hill was originally released 37 years ago in 1985.
With the latest series of Stranger Things, the hit single has attracted a whole new generation of fans. However, Kate's next challenge may involve trying to secure the longevity of her own home.
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