House from famous telly show finally sells for a cut sale price – do you recognise it?
A HOUSE from a famous TV show has finally sold for a cut sale price – do you recognise it?
Hundreds of celebrities walked through the quirky property’s doors in Bow, east London when the morning TV show was broadcast from there between 1992 and 2002.
The house starred in the Big Breakfast – but has now sold for £1.4million less than its asking price.
Its cultural value failed to attract top bids and it finally sold for £4.3million, despite originally being listed for £5.75million.
The Big Breakfast was a favourite in the 90s, with kids getting up early to watch it and chatting about its famous guests at school.
It launched the careers of many household names including Chris Evans, Johnny Vaughan, Denise van Outen and Kelly Brook.
The show is probably best known for the interview between Paula Yates and INXS star Michael Hutchence.
It ran for 10 years between 1992 and 2002 for two hours every week day.
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The house – officially called Lock Cottage – was first put on Rightmove in October 2020 with the huge price tag but it failed to sell and was then reduced to £4.6million.
However records lodged with the Land Registry now show it did sell in April 2022 – but for just £4.3million – £1.45million less than its first price tag.
Fans of the cult 90s telly show probably won’t recognise the pad as it has been completely refurbished since it was on TV sets every weekday.
The six-bedroom mansion – set in just under half an acre of land – has three storeys, an outdoor, 19-metre swimming pool and a roof terrace.
It is located on a canal in Bow, east London, in the shadows of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, and has three bathrooms and steel staircases.
Exposed brickwork features in the living areas, plus slate finishes and bullet proof glass inside.
Its original Rightmove listing read: “The original Big Breakfast house from the Channel 4 morning show sits on just under half an acre of land and boasts its own unique post code.
“Positioned on the lock by The Olympic Park amidst a maze of canals, towpaths and waterways.
“The property is discreet, despite its imposing size and internal space amassing over 5,200 sq ft, the entrance is understated and onlooker’s views are obscured by the various mature trees shielding the property.
“It is detached, with a wraparound garden and the quadruple aspect means the property is flooded with natural light.
“The south facing front garden is accessed from the Canal, and measures 101 x 118 ft.
“There is also a rear garden with a 19m teardrop swimming pool.
“Sustainably renovated throughout to include beech wood and antique parquet, cast iron radiators, steel spiral staircases, impressive crittall doors and windows with slate finish, and bullet proof glass walkways, the house is a testament to recycling.
“The double height reception space showcases exposed brickwork, log burner and delightful views out to the garden.
“The industrial kitchen was reclaimed and is open plan with the reception space. The majority of rooms have a beautiful vista of either the Canal or garden.
“There is a separate cottage which is currently tenanted and extensive work shop space.
“The property is regularly rented for shoots to production companies.
“A house more akin to the country sitting in the heart of East London, a one of a kind home.”