This London Building Starred in ‘Paddington.’ Now It Can Be Yours for $6 Million
For fans of marmalade sandwiches and whimsical bear adventures, this Notting Hill property may feel oddly familiar—and for good reason. Located on the corner of Portobello Road and Denbigh Close, the bold red façade of Alice’s Antiques doubled as Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop in all three Paddington films.
Throughout the movies and book series, penned by the late Michael Pond, Mr. Gruber’s antique shop is a beloved setting, where he shares wisdom and adventure with Paddington. According to The Times, the real-life Mr. Gruber is Douglas Carter, the 66-year-old owner of Alice’s Antiques. Now, as Carter prepares to retire, the mixed-use building—which is actually owned by his 87-year-old mother—is available to purchase through Knight Frank for £4.5 million (or about $6 million).
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The London shop is stuffed with memorabilia and antiques.
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Held by the same family for three generations, this iconic corner building blends historical appeal with practical potential—and a touch of cinematic magic. The ground floor and basement comprise 1,341 square feet of prime retail space. With its position on one of London’s most photographed streets, the shop offers high visibility, significant foot traffic, and room for further development below. And if you have a knack for nostalgia, you’ll be pleased to know it also appeared in the original British crime comedy the Italian Job in 1969, giving it silver screen credentials across the decades.
Above the shop, the first and second floors unfold into a beautifully appointed 1,008-square-foot duplex maisonette. With large sash windows on three sides, the apartment is drenched in natural light. Interiors reflect a playful spirit, with a crimson staircase, patterned carpets, a blush-pink bathroom, and Edwardian fireplaces in both the bedroom and living room.
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Upstairs is a two-story, one-bedroom apartment.
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The kitchen, charmingly compact, opens onto a French balcony and features burgundy floor tiles and matching cabinets. Just upstairs, a secluded roof terrace offers a perfect spot for coffee or cocktails, framed by views of Notting Hill’s famously colorful houses.
The property is being offered with vacant possession, allowing for flexibility in how the space is used—whether as a combined home and business, or as a longer-term investment. “Alice’s is an iconic property with so much character and history,” Jack Thomas, sales manager in Knight Frank’s Notting Hill office, told House Beautiful. “We’re thrilled to bring such a landmark opportunity to the market.”
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