Couple Transforms Garden to Hide Neighbor's Window

Daniel Cox and Nick Hodgins, who purchased their three-bedroom Edwardian home in Leytonstone, east London for £706,550, found themselves feeling watched due to a neighbor's large dormer window overlooking their garden. To address this, they initiated 'Operation Hide the Window,' planting trees and shrubs to block the view while enhancing their outdoor space. The couple documented their transformation journey on TikTok, humorously referencing the neighbor's extension as a former 'porn set.' After two years of work, they celebrated successfully obscuring the window, with neighbors expressing admiration for their garden improvements and no complaints reported from the residents of the dormer. The couple named their home 'Hitchcock House' in tribute to the famed director born nearby, drawing a parallel to themes of observation in his film 'Rear Window.' Overall, their project has positively impacted the neighborhood, with a source noting a lack of complaints and an appreciation for the couple's efforts to beautify the area.