One costs nearly £15,000 per square metre
Four of the five most expensive classic Christmas TV houses are located in London, latest research by Foxtons has revealed.
Foxtons, a lettings and sales estate agency based in London, examined the square metre value of 10 famous Christmas TV homes to determine their value in today’s housing market.
At the top of the list is Sherlock Holmes’ residence at 221b Baker Street, commanding a costly £14,779 per square metre within London’s NW1 postcode. The property is also the third largest among those analysed by Foxtons, with an area of 173.5 square metres.
Following closely is Edina Monsoon’s Holland Park terraced house from “Absolutely Fabulous”, situated in the W11 postcode. Foxtons values the property at £14,568 per square metre. It is also the second largest property at 215.9 square metres.
Bridget Jones’ one-bedroom flat near Borough Market in the SE1 postcode secures a place in the top three, with Foxtons estimating a current market value of £13,541 per square metre. Will Freeman’s bachelor pad from “About A Boy” in London’s EC1 postcode comes in at £13,402 per square metre, rounding out the top four within the capital.
The most expensive Christmas TV house outside of London is the New York penthouse from “Elf” owned by Buddy’s family. This property commands an estimated £11,409 per square metre and is the fourth largest among those analysed.
Surprisingly, Kevin McAllister’s iconic home in the Chicago suburbs from “Home Alone” ranks among the least valuable, with a price tag of £4,511 per square metre for its vast area of 394.2 square metres. Stacy’s two-bedroom terrace home from “Gavin and Stacey” is the most affordable, commanding just £2,939 per square metre.
Other notable valuations include 4 Privet Drive from “Harry Potter” at £5,997 per square metre, Nelson Mandela House in Peckham at £6,523 per square metre, and the country cottage from “The Holiday” at £8,825 per square metre.
“Despite the challenges faced by the London property market in 2023, it remains one of the most sought-after places to buy a property on the global stage and the square metre price reflects this,” Guy Gittins, chief executive at Foxtons, commented.
“It’s no surprise that when it comes to current market values, the capital still tops the table, and what better way to demonstrate this at this time of year than by valuing some of the most iconic homes from our favourite Christmas TV shows and films.”
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