Couple secures refund after discovering £32 million London home was moth-infested

This couple envisioned a life of luxury rather than battling moths when they purchased a £32 million London mansion. However, shortly after they moved there, they found their ideal house to be infested, with the small bugs destroying pricey furnishings, furniture, and carpets. They were forced to take legal action after what had begun as a minor irritation swiftly escalated into a nightmare. They eventually got a refund after a fierce battle, demonstrating that even the most expensive homes can have unforeseen costs. However, how does a property worth millions of pounds get into this condition? What implications does this have for other purchasers of ultra-luxury real estate?

Iya Patarkatsishvili, a millionaire heiress, and her husband, Dr. Yevhen Hunyak, expected luxury when they bought a £32 million property in Notting Hill. Rather, they encountered moths everywhere. Days after they moved home, the pests overran their wine, clothing, and even the toothbrushes of their kids. Their ideal house, complete with a movie theater, spa, and even a "snoring room," became a nightmare. William Woodward-Fisher, the seller and a prominent real estate developer, was sued for not disclosing the infestation. The High Court ruled in favor of the couple on Monday, describing his acts as "dishonest" and his comments as "false." The judge pointed out that he just wanted to sell and go on, even if he hadn't meant to lie. The case now serves as a reminder that hidden tragedies can still affect even the wealthiest consumers.

When a Georgian billionaire's daughter and her husband went into their £32 million home in Notting Hill, they discovered that it was infested with moths, turning their dream palace into a nightmare. After moths damaged clothing, tainted food, and even landed on their kids' toothbrushes, Iya Patarkatsishvili and Dr. Yevhen Hunyak filed a lawsuit against the seller, upscale real estate developer William Woodward-Fisher.
Woodward-Fisher was ordered to reimburse the couple, less £6 million for their stay in the house, and pay £4 million in damages after a court found that he had provided "false" answers regarding the infestation. His defense? Moths, in his opinion, were not considered "vermin."
The case serves as a warning to developers who attempt to conceal property defects. As for the couple, their battle is won, but their luxury nightmare will remain a cautionary tale in London’s elite housing market.
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