David Gilmour, the guitarist of Pink Floyd, has again reduced the asking price of his seafront property in Hove, East Sussex, marking another attempt to sell the home after several years on the market. The 80-year-old musician and his wife, novelist Polly Samson, 64, are now seeking £8.25 million for the residence, a significant decrease from the original £15 million listing.

The couple acquired the derelict former Victorian Turkish baths building, known as Medina House, in 2015. After purchasing it, they demolished the historic Grade II-listed structure, which dated back to 1894, and built a luxury five-bedroom home in its place. The redesigned property features custom amenities, including a music room and a gym. The revamped home was completed in 2020.

Their redevelopment plans faced strong opposition from local campaigners who sought to preserve the heritage site. A group called Save Hove From Property Tycoons was formed to resist the demolition, citing the building’s historical significance and its contribution to the area’s character. Protesters expressed their disapproval with messages attached to the property referencing Pink Floyd songs, notably a parody of “Another Brick in the Wall” that read: “We don’t need no demolition, we don’t need no thoughtless plans… Hey Gilmour, leave our hood alone.”

Despite local resistance, the couple was granted planning permission in 2017 to replace the original structure with a new design that echoed the style of the former baths. Mike Earl, a spokesperson for the protesters, described the approval as “a total disgrace,” emphasizing concerns that affluent buyers were eroding the distinctive heritage of the South Coast.

Following the completion of the renovations in 2020, Gilmour and Samson put the property on the market in 2022. The initial asking price was set at £15 million. After two years without a sale, the price was reduced to £10 million in 2023. The property was then withdrawn from the market in 2024 and again in 2025 after failing to attract buyers at a lowered price of £8.95 million.

Gilmour, whose net worth is estimated at £136 million, continues to seek a buyer, reflecting the challenges of selling a high-value, uniquely situated property amid local controversy and changing market conditions.