A house in Notting Hill, southwest London, featuring the blue door made famous by the 1999 film Notting Hill, has been put on the market for £7.5 million. The three-bedroom property, once owned by director Richard Curtis, has long drawn tourists wanting a photo of its frontage.
Now listed with Sotheby's International Realty, the home is described as a "remarkable" residence and a chance to own "unique cinematic history". According to the listing, Curtis was living at the address when production designer Stuart Craig chose it for the film, reportedly without initially realising it belonged to the film's writer.
History of the iconic door
The original 19th-century door was later sold at Christie's for charity, while its replacement has since been returned to the famous shade of blue recognised around the world. In the film, the house is home to Hugh Grant's character William Thacker, who falls in love with Hollywood actress Anna Scott, played by Julia Roberts.
The property on Westbourne Park Road also includes two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen, and a 34ft long courtyard. It has a roof terrace measuring approximately 29 ft by 14 ft, reached by a spiral staircase.
Listing details and viewing
The listing reads: "Behind one of the most recognisable front doors in London lies a remarkable three-bedroom house, once home to screenwriter Richard Curtis and immortalised as William Thacker’s residence in the 1999 film Notting Hill."
It adds: "Extending to approximately 2,928 sq ft, the property pairs a unique cinematic history with exceptional architecture, voluminous interiors and two substantial outside spaces." There was no answer at the door when the owner was visited for comment on Monday, November 9. The listing can be viewed on Rightmove.
