Barry house that was filming location for BBC's Gavin & Stacey is up for sale
The home could be the perfect spot for a binge watch party for one lucky fan
Margaret John who played Doris outside the property in a scene from Gavin & Stacey
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Fans of iconic BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey can own the ultimate piece of memorabilia, as one of the homes in Barry used as a filming location is now up for sale.
One lucky fan can buy the terraced house that was once home to cheeky pensioner Doris, a neighbour and friend of the Shipman family on the show. The property on Trinity Street, Barry, is also next door to Stacey's family home from the series, as well as being surrounded by landmarks from the series, which aired its finale last Christmas.
After the actor who played Doris, Margaret John, died in 2011, the show featured a storyline where the character of Doris passed away, leaving the house to Gavin and Stacey in her will. The character was so well loved, she was even mentioned in the finale years after her departure.
Gavin & Stacey fans will instantly recognise the home's exterior
(Image: Chris Davies Estate Agents )
Chris Davies Estate Agents are selling the iconic property, which is a 2-bedroom, 969 square foot home. It's just a short walk from Barry train station and the docks.
A TikTok gives a tour of the house, which seems to have been updated since appearing on the show. It has an open plan living and dining room, plus a modern kitchen. Upstairs, the tour shows the two bedrooms and family bathroom.
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Outside, there's decking and an artificial lawn. The estate agents said the property is "a seaside gem full of warmth and character."
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The house is on the market for £220,000. The full listing can be seen here.
Fans of the show took to the comments to show their excitement about the listing. One joked: "Smithy did a great job on that bathroom!"
Another referenced the show, saying: "I'm so pleased to see Stacey got her new kitchen cabinets in the end.'
Some had suggestions for ways the new owner could use the property: "Would make a great Gavin and Stacey museum or air bnb. Would make a killing," said one fan.
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Stream all episodes of Gavin & Stacey on BBC iPlayer.
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