A PROPERTY developer has spent the past 30 years transforming a home into his own personal Venetian palace - which has a recreation of the ruins of Tintern Abbey in it.

Trevor Wynne-Jones bought a featureless bungalow in 1966 for £13,500 and demolished it, building a new home in its place.

But in the 1980s he embarked on a staggering project which has resulted in a one-off property that has a recreation of the ruins of Tintern Abbey in the grounds.

The overhaul in Wraysbury, near Old Windsor, has been inspired by Venetian art and architecture and boasts a catacombs-themed reception room.

Walls around the home, which has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms, are covered in Renaissance-style frescoes.

It also has a sanctuary with ceiling and fireplace inspired by Windsor Castle. On either side are two vast thrones.

The fairytale master bedroom has a mural which recreates John William Waterhouse's depiction of the Greek myth of Hylas and the Nymphs.

And the grounds at 'Dutch Garden' are just as enthralling. He has built a replica of Tintern Abbey, the Monmouthshire ruin, and added a folly and series of waterfalls.

Mr Wynne-Jones, who is in his eighties but still working in the property industry, has a team of builders who continue to work on the site.

But he has now decided to downsize and has put Dutch Gardens on the market with Dexters and Waterview agencies for £4 million.

Soren Ravaux, director at Waterview estate agents, who is jointly marketing the property with Dexters, said: "He has always been a property developer on a large scale and classical architecture is his passion.

"Whilst he couldn't really convey this through his commercial work, he has indulged his love of this on a personal scale. All the thoughts in the design are his own.

"The building has grown organically - there is always something going on. He runs his commercial business out of there.

"He also holds private concerts for friends - Chopin recitals and jazz recitals and the like in the grounds."

Mr Wynne-Jones has refused to employ architects or landscape gardeners for the 30-year project.

To create an authentic period feel, he bought a Portland stone quarry near Bristol, so he could use the correct building materials.

The house also has half a million London old stock bricks which make up part of the property.

There is a large underground workshop that could be converted to a media room, as well as a library, study and a further separate studio flat.

Soren Ravaux added: "The remains of Tintern Abbey are greatly celebrated in poetry and art.

"It was this ruin that he wanted to recreate​, having fond memories of visiting it with his wife.

"Some other big features in the garden are designed to surprise - massive deep koi carp pools, leading to waterfalls, leading to streams, leading on to the moat and folly​.

"The design is based on Venetian and Romantic art and architecture."

Trevor Wynne-Jones has used Dutch Garden as his main "escape" and a way of "indulging my true architectural passion".

The developer takes his inspiration from Venice and recreated Tintern Abbey in his grounds in honour of his late wife.

He said: "I am inspired by Venetian and European art and architecture, as well as being influenced by Chinese art and culture in some pieces across my home.

"Having worked as a commercial property developer for the best part of my career, my home has been a way of indulging my true architectural passion.

"It has been my hobby - I've never been in to any sports to follow in my spare time, so creating this house has been my main escape.

"I would describe myself as of an artistic nature, which I have expressed in the creation of my home.

"I get all of my inspiration from Venice - I'm planning a visit there again soon.

"My home has developed gradually over the years - it's as if I'm an artist painting a picture. Even now I don't feel the property is finished - I like to sculpt every view from the house.

"I bought a bungalow on the plot in 1966 for £13,500 and embarked on creating my ideal home.

"I decided to build the recreation of Tintern Abbey in the grounds as I have fond memories of visiting the ruins with my late wife.

"I am proud of what I have created here and it is also beneficial to me professionally as the people I do business with come to the house which acts as a showcase for my work.

"I like to entertain people here and share my passion with them by showing them the property."