By Catherine Nicoll

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Dr Taylor, an expert clockmaker, was educated at King Williams College in Catletown before working in the family business in Derbyshire but retuned to the island in the 1970s.

Although his most famous invention remains thermostat controls for cordless kettles, he has also been a strong promoter of traditional watchmaking.

The 88-year-old said he had chosen to build and elliptical-shaped home “because a circular one would be too easy”.

“I bought the land for Arragon Mooar House in 2002 when it was a derelict farm. I was fascinated by the elevated location with amazing views and its neolithic stone circle,” he said.