Grayson Perry 's unusual Gingerbread House holiday home has been branded an 'abomination ' by local villagers inundated with art fans flocking to see the property . The Turner Prize-winning artist teamed up with the organisation Living Architecture to design the unique holiday cottage in the sleepy village of Wrabness . But locals - who battled the original plans - claim art fans flocking to catch a glimpse of the artist 's creation are clogging up the narrow streets . Scroll down for video . The finished work - which can be seen from miles around - includes ceramic tiles featuring safety pins , old-style tapes , hearts and the word 'Julie ' The quirky cottage was supposed to 'explore the special character and unique qualities of Essex ' and is expected to open for holiday bookings in the spring . But the local council has already been forced to redesign surrounding roads and car parks to accommodate the influx of art fans . One frustrated villager , who refused to be named , said : 'This is a tiny village known for its tranquillity . 'We 're not a snotty London art gallery , yet our tiny roads are now besieged on a daily basis by day trippers asking for directions to the dreaded 'Gingerbread House ' . ' I can only imagine how bad it will be in the summer . ' I still do not understand how this abomination got planning permission in the first place ? ' Wrabness Parish Council strongly objected to the proposal to knock down the existing farmhouse and replace it with the imposing structure that combines sculptures , tapestries and ceramics . Villagers in Wrabness have said that Grayson Perry 's 'Gingerbread house ' has caused traffic chaos . The Turner Prize-winning artist is known primarily for his work with ceramics , and right , the house in honour to a mythical Essex woman called 'Julie ' The original plans for the home were turned down by Tendring District Council but a re-submitted application for the wacky home was given the green-light by planners . The finished work - which can be seen from miles around - includes ceramic tiles featuring safety pins , old-style tapes , hearts and the word 'Julie ' . Perry admitted he had originally designed the house whilst ‘ doodling wildly and quite drunkenly in front of the television ’ . The house is located on the banks of the River Stour , in the rural village of Wrabness . He wanted it to resemble a ‘ jewel box ’ that told the story of a mythical Essex woman called Julie , who had a difficult childhood , love life , divorce and late career . Hence , there ’ s an 8ft statue of her on the roof , naked and pregnant , and her name is emblazoned all over the walls . Essex County Council Highways Authority have now agreed to redesign tiny local roads to improve access to the site . Talks are also ongoing to use the nearby Wrabness Railway Station as a car park for art enthusiasts . The cottage - officially named ' A House for Essex ' - is set to open to holidaymakers in the next few months . An Essex Highways spokesman said : 'Following a meeting , it was agreed to implement a number of requests for road improvements in Black Boy Lane , Wrabness . 'These include a variety of new and replacement road signs and renewed and repositioned road markings . 'Cllrs Bass and Johnson also agreed to write to NCP and National Rail to encourage them to discuss parking issues with the parish council . ' The cottage - officially named ' A House for Essex ' - is set to open to holidaymakers in the next few months . Grayson Perry was contacted for comment but has yet to respond .
The Turner Prize winning artist designed the holiday cottage in Wrabness . Villagers describe how roads are now 'beseiged ' by fans looking for house . The green and gold ceramic-tiled home inspired by mythical Essex woman . Finshed design will include ceramic tiles featuring safety pins , old-style tapes , hearts and the word 'Julie '