Wayne Couzens’ former marital home has recently been listed for sale, stirring fresh attention because of its dark history.
Priced at £280,000, the three-bedroom terrace in Deal, Kent, comes with features like a backyard hot tub—built by Couzens himself—and a tidy interior that contrasts sharply with the grim crimes associated with its former owner.
From Family Home to Crime Scene
The house was once home to Couzens and his wife Olena for five years.
The couple purchased it in 2016 for £200,000 with a mortgage from NatWest Bank.
But it gained nationwide notoriety when police arrested Couzens there while investigating the shocking murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in March 2021.
The Horrific Crime That Shook the Nation
Couzens, a 52-year-old former Metropolitan Police officer, lured Sarah under the guise of a Covid-19 patrol.
He handcuffed her, abducted her in his car, and then committed rape and murder.
Her body was eventually burned and dumped in a pond near Ashford, discovered six days later by police.
The crime left the country reeling and his family in shock.
The House on the Market: Features and Interior
Estate agents describe the property as an “ideal terraced family house, spacious throughout with three double bedrooms and ample living space.”
The rear garden, which includes the timber-framed hot tub, overlooks open fields.
There’s a paved driveway and garage at the front, and the interior boasts a modern kitchen, bathroom, log burner, bookshelves, a board game under the table, fridge magnets, and even a large telescope in the kitchen.
Price Reductions and Local Life
The property initially went on sale for £300,000 earlier this year, but with limited interest, the price was later reduced by £20,000.
Despite its dark past, it remains close to local amenities, schools, and the train station.
Neighbours remember Olena walking the family’s French bulldogs, describing her as “warm and friendly” while keeping a low profile.
Olena Couzens’ Perspective
Following her husband’s arrest, Olena spoke publicly about the shock and confusion she felt.
She admitted she had no idea what was going on in Couzens’ mind and had seen no prior signs of violence.
“I can’t comprehend it,” she told the Daily Mail, reflecting on the life she shared with him and asking, “Where did I miss the signs?”
Legal Consequences and Prison Life
In September 2021, Couzens was sentenced to a whole life term at the Old Bailey.
The judge noted that his family, “entirely blameless,” would live with the ignominy of his crimes forever.
Couzens is currently serving his sentence at HMP Frankland. Last month, it emerged he underwent a £17,000 back operation, sparking criticism from Tory shadow Justice Minister Robert Jenrick, who said Couzens “should not be given any special treatment.”
