Historic UFO Link Leaves Tommy Walsh Stunned on Homes Under the Hammer
So get this—on a recent episode of Homes Under the Hammer , things took a seriously unexpected turn, and even seasoned presenter Tommy Walsh was left completely speechless. This wasn’t your usual "buy it, fix it, flip it" episode. Instead, we got history, mystery, and a dash of UFO intrigue all rolled into one.
The show took us to Gillingham, Kent, where a massive semi-detached property—nine bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two reception rooms—was up for auction. It was just across from the local train station and had a guide price of £410,000. Enter Steve and Mark, a pair of developer brothers who managed to scoop it up for just under that price.
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Now, here's where it gets fascinating. During the renovation process, the brothers discovered something quite extraordinary. Next door, a time capsule had been found by previous owners—and its contents revealed that the house wasn’t just any old wartime build. It had ties to one of the most influential figures in modern science and military history: Sir Henry Tizard.
Turns out, Tizard was actually born in that very house. Not only was he a pioneer in radar technology during World War II, but he also played a key role in the earliest governmental studies into unidentified flying objects—for none other than Winston Churchill. Wild, right? This wasn’t just an old house. It was practically a chapter from a secret history book.
Tommy Walsh, while chatting with the brothers, was visibly blown away. He even suggested getting one of those iconic blue plaques to mark the property's importance. But the brothers were already a step ahead—they'd reached out to the local conservation officer and applied to have the plaque installed. And yes, later in the episode, it was confirmed they got the green light. The plaque is officially going up once the development is finished.
Originally, the plan was to convert the building into six high-end apartments, but they only got permission for five. Even so, the transformation is well underway, though it's taken longer than expected—11 months and counting. A property expert reckoned the two-bedroom flats could fetch around £1,400 a month, and the one-beds might go for about £1,250. The brothers, however, are optimistic they’ll get more, given the premium finish they’re aiming for—something more in line with the London market.
Despite the delays and valuation surprises, Steve and Mark seemed thrilled with their purchase. And honestly, who wouldn’t be? They didn’t just buy a fixer-upper—they uncovered a hidden gem steeped in military history and even a hint of the extraterrestrial. It's not every day you can say your investment might’ve been tied to Churchill’s UFO files.
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