What the homes from our favourite Christmas movies REALLY cost to live in (if they're even real): From Bridget Jones's tiny London flat to Kevin McCallister's Home Alone mansion and Keira Knightley's mews home which is available to rent
We all love snuggling down on the sofa and watching our favourite Christmas movies - but wouldn't be even better if you were in the films themselves?
From Keira Knightley's London mews house in Love Actually to Kevin McCallister's Home Alone mansion, many have felt a pang of envy at the lives of our festive leads.
Even less opulent boltholes such as Del Boy's Peckham flat in Only Fools and Horses and Gwen's terraced home in Gavin & Stacey have their charms.
For those who fancy a change of scene, the chance to buy these homes should they come on the market could be too difficult to pass up, particularly if they're already a fan of the films they've starred.
MailOnline, in conjunction with mortgage adviser Alexander Hall, has found some of the most iconic properties from Christmas favourites to determine how much (or how little) you could end up paying for them.
With the cheapest available for just over £200,000, another on the rental market for more than £15,000-a-month and the most expensive costing millions of pounds, it's fair to say some are more affordable than others.
But don't let that stop you casting a hungry gaze over these famous fascias - are there any that catch your eye?
Bridget Jones's Borough flat - £619,400
The Globe Tavern, Beadale St, SE1. Used in the filming of Bridget Jones' Diary. Bridget's flat where she wrote her iconic diary can be seen above the pub would come in at around £619,400
Renee Zellweger plays Bridget Jones who is sat cross-legged in her flat. The one-bedroom residence is located in the bustling Borough Market
Starting with this Christmas rom-com classic we have a one-bed flat which is located in a bustling part of London - Borough Market.
It formed the residence of Bridget Jones - a 32-year-old single woman with a chaotic life navigating various relationships and work challenges.
Bridget's flat overlooking Borough Market - from which she chased Colin Firth through the snowy streets ahead of their long-awaited kiss - has rocketed in value.
Her one-bed was estimated at £190,000 when the first film came out in 2001.
Yet house prices in the SE1 postcode came in at an overall average of £663,313 over the last year - with a rough estimation of Bridget's flat would putting it at £619,400.
The house formed the residence of Bridget Jones - a 32-year-old single woman with a chaotic life navigating various relationships and work challenges. She is pictured here alongside Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) with whom she endured a love-hate relationship
House prices in the SE1 postcode came in at an overall average of £663,313 over the last year - with a rough estimation of Bridget's flat would putting it at £619,400
Next time you write a diary about the things you wish would happen in your life - if they include living in Bridget Jones' flat - you could consider yourself in luck depending on your budget
This would translate to a deposit of £92,910 at 15 per cent with a loan start point of £526,490.
If that sounds like a lot then don't worry! You could always rent - at which it would cost you around £2,788 a month.
So next time you write a diary about the things you wish would happen in your life - if they include living in Bridget Jones' flat - you could consider yourself in luck depending on your budget.
The Holiday cottage - £743,884
This is a purchase which feels like it could be close to a reality - as the home was up for sale in December 2018.
The Country Cottage in the film The Holiday - a romantic comedy featuring Kate Winslet - stars the glamorous Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods who agrees to switch houses with another woman for two weeks, moving into the cosy-looking home in Surrey.
The Country Cottage in the film The Holiday - a romantic comedy featuring Kate Winslet - stars the glamorous Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods who agrees to switch houses with another woman for two weeks, moving into the cosy-looking home in Surrey
Cameron Diaz. Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. The cottage now would come in at around £743,884
Cameron's character chose the cottage, bedroom interior pictured, as an escape from her fast-paced life in the US
While the Godalming abode had an estimated value of £650k in 2018 this is probably now around £743,884 in the present day
While the Godalming abode had an estimated value of £650k in 2018 this is probably now around £743,884 in the present day.
Or you could rent it for £3,348 a month, if you were ever lucky enough to get your hands on it.
Keira Knightley's London mews in Love Actually - £15,200 a month
Back in London, there's good news if you're a Love Actually fan as one of the film's iconic houses is now available to rent.
And it's no less than the house out of an iconic scene in the film featuring the humble abode of Kiera Knightley's character Juliet.
You might remember the moment her husband's best friend Mark (Andrew Lincoln) turns up at her door instructing her to say 'it's carol singers' before proceeding to tell her all about how he has been secretly in love with her all this time.
The house available to rent is no less than the one out of an iconic scene in the film featuring the humble abode of Kiera Knightley's character Juliet
Character Mark played by Andrew Lincoln turns up unannounced at her London house and held up a series of signs saying how much he loves her
It is no less than the house out of an iconic scene in the film featuring the humble abode of Kiera Knightley's character Juliet. Here she is pictured with her husband Peter
The pretty mews home on a street decorated with coloured houses is a popular tourist attraction so much so that a parody video was even released by Kensington and Chelsea council in 2019 pleading with people to visit nearby attractions instead so residents' privacy was not compromised
It comes as last month a pastel-coloured house in the same space hit the market for £2,75 million
The pretty mews home on a street decorated with coloured houses is a popular tourist attraction so much so that a parody video was even released by Kensington and Chelsea council in 2019 pleading with people to visit nearby attractions instead so residents' privacy was not compromised.
A three-bedroom house on the street has now been listed for rent with Sandersons for £15,167 a month.
It comes as last month a pastel-coloured house in the same space hit the market for £2.75 million.
Martine McCutheon's home in the 'dodgy end' of Wandsworth - £1.1million
Sticking with London for now and another rom-com we have a property that formed an iconic backdrop for Love Actually in the 'dodgy end' of Wandsworth.
Herne Hill in south east London stood in for the 'dodgy' part of Wandsworth where Love Actually's Natalie lived. The property would come in at around the £1.1million mark
Martine McCutheon who played Natalie - Hugh Grant's love interest is pictured in her working class Wandsworth home in the rom-com
Back when the film was released in 2003, Martine McCutheon's (who played Natalie) home could have sold for around £255,024.
The scene in which Hugh Grant shows up at his love's door was actually filmed in Herne Hill, but more than a decade's worth of gentrification later, similar properties in Wandsworth sell for around the £1.1million mark.
It comes as the average house price in Lambeth where filming took place is currently £756,422 - though the borough experienced a 155 per cent price growth from 2003 when prices were closer to £205,905.
Del Boy's Peckham flat in Only Fools & Horses - £439,722
In the world of TV, Nelson Mandela House in Only Fools & Horses may leave you a bit more optimistic about your hopes of bagging an iconic property.
The three-bed flat lies in the London Borough of Peckham for the show that ran from 1981 to 1991, though featured a number of Christmas specials where the original left off until 2003.
Unfortunately number 368 Nelson Mandela House where the Trotter brothers lived together with their Grandad and later Uncle Albert was actually a fictional address. In reality the show was filmed across three different locations covering Acton and Bristol.
House prices in the SE15 area had an average of £603,174 over the last year but the fictional Peckham flat would come it an estimated £439,722.
Alternatively, you cold rent for £1,979 or dish out a loan of £373,764 - with an initial 15 per cent deposit at £65,978.
This represents a shocking increase from early 1980s Peckham where it could have been yours for just £30,000!
The south east London district is presented as a dodgy place in the show.
But the accuracy of this has been questioned as locations in Brighton, Salisbury, Ipswich, Hull, Bristol, west London and other English towns and cities were used for filming.
A lot has also changed in Peckham since 1981 and after Margaret Thatcher introduced the right to buy council homes a year earlier.
General view of Harlech Tower, the London tower block used to portray the exterior of 'Nelson Mandela House' where Del Boy and his family lived in Only Fools and Horses. The fictional Peckham flat would come it an estimated £439,722
The three-bed flat lies in the London Borough of Peckham for the show that ran from 1981 to 1991, though featured a number of Christmas specials where the original left off until 2003
Unfortunately number 368 Nelson Mandela House where the Trotter brothers lived together with their Grandad and later Uncle Albert was actually a fictional address
The McCallister's family mansion Home Alone - £4,116,747
Maybe your favourite Christmas movie or TV show is not actually set in the UK - thousands of people enjoy watching this staple festive film every year where the home of the young Kevin McCallister is central to the plot.
Set in 1990, the eight-year-old defends his Chicago residence from a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leave him behind on a Christmas holiday to Paris.
The suburban property - or similar ones in the area - complete with five bedrooms, comes in at a more hefty $5,250,00 which translates to £4,116,747.
This would put a 15 per cent deposit in at £617, 511 and otherwise give a full monthly loan payment of £22,460.
The iconic Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, continues to draw hundreds of fans each holiday season, prompting local police to shut down the street for safety. The suburban property comes in at a more hefty $5,250,00 which translates to £4,116,747
Set in 1990, the eight-year-old defends his Chicago residence (pictured) from a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leave him behind on a Christmas holiday to Paris
Culkin is seen with Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Roberts Blossom (left to right) in the film as the two intruders attempt to rob the iconic house
The New York penthouse in Elf - £2,025,035
Sticking with the US, it might be of interest to have a look at the estimated price for the apartment in the film Elf.
The 2003 Christmas comedy film is often listed as one of the best of all time. Buddy - who for a long time believes he is an Elf - eventually finds out about the existence of his birth parents Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells of which the former works at the Empire State building in New York.
Their 55 Central Park West abode in Manhattan, New York comes in at an estimated $2,582,650 which translates to £2,025,035.
This puts the deposit in at £303,755 with a loan starting point at £1,721,280. Otherwise, you can go for a full monthly payment of £11,048.
The 55 Central Park West abode in Manhattan, New York comes in at an estimated $2,582,650 which translates to £2,025,035
James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Will Ferrell, 2003. Sticking with the US, it might be of interest to have a look at the estimated price for the apartment in the film Elf
The Dursley's in Harry Potter - £449,830
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the house where the world's most famous magician grew up?
People often watch this iconic movie series at Christmas following the life of young Harry and his coming of age.
The Dursley home at 4 Pivet Drive in Bracknell, Berkshire might just be a more tempting prospect than the London flats - and a more spacious one (unless you sleep in the cupboard under the stairs) - as it has an estimated valuation of £449,830.
A 15 per cent deposit would put the initial payment at £67,474. There is also a loan start point of £382,356 - or a monthly rental payment of £2,025, in case that's more up your street.
The Dursley home at 4 Pivet Drive in Bracknell, Berkshire might just be a more tempting prospect than the London flats at an estimated £449,830 - and a more spacious one (unless you sleep in the cupboard under the stairs)
A 15 per cent deposit would put the initial payment at £67,474. There is also a loan start point of £382,356 - or a monthly rental payment of £2,025, in case that's more up your street
Gwen's terraced home in Gavin and Stacey - £224,612
Finally, for the property you've all been waiting for - the sought after house of Gavin and Stacey.
If you've got a budget of less than £250,000 you should consider yourself in luck because this South Wales terraced home comes in at £224,612.
You could even rent for £1,011 otherwise there is a deposit of £33,692 at 15 per cent or a loan start point of £190,920.
The 2007 sitcom ran for three years from 2007 with final episodes broadcast on Christmas Day 2009 and New Year's Day 2010.
The iconic house made famous by the hit series Gavin and Stacey previously went up for sale. This South Wales terraced home comes in at around £224,612 today
You could even rent for £1,011 otherwise there is a deposit of £33,692 at 15 per cent or a loan start point of £190,920
Stacey lives in the house with her widowed mother, Gwen, and is frequently visited by her uncle, Bryn, who lives across the road, and by her best friend Nessa.
Stephanie Daley, Director of Partnerships at mortgage advisor, Alexander Hall, said: 'Christmas wouldn’t be the same without some of the classic entertainment that tends to grace our screens during the festive season and, for many, re-watching our favourites each year is a cornerstone of our Christmas traditions.
'In many cases, the properties featured in these TV shows and films can be as iconic as the shows themselves and the Home Alone house is perhaps the most famous of the lot.
'However, this year there’s only one show that everyone is talking about and excitement for the last ever Gavin and Stacey is as high, if not higher, than the anticipation of Christmas Day itself.
'But if you can’t quite let go, the good news is that Stacey’s home in South Wales tops the table when it comes to property market and mortgage affordability, meaning that a move to Barry could be very obtainable for the average homebuyer.'
Sherlock's classic Baker Street flat - £1,672,358
Sherlock is set in London had its own Christmas episode - the Abominable Bride - and is otherwise often enjoyed for viewing at the festive time of year.
Estimates suggest for a property in the NW1 area you could be set back £1,967,480 - with a deposit at £295,122 and loan start point of £1,672,358
The flat of the show is of course located at 221b Baker Street - though the filming actually took place at North Gower Street.
Nevertheless, there's no need to get caught up looking for clues if you're interested in moving in around the fictional address - we've done the work for you.
Estimates suggest for a property in the NW1 area you could be set back £1,967,480 - with a deposit at £295,122 and loan start point of £1,672,358.
Or if you're looking to rent - like Sherlock did - you can expect to pay roughly £8,855 per month.
Hugh Grant's modern pad in About A Boy- £832,162
The 2022 film About A Boy is another Christmas favourite which of course also happens to star Hugh Grant. It is a comedy drama following the life of Will Freeman who (initially) lives a carefree lifestyle without any responsibility or commitments.
The 2022 film About A Boy is another Christmas favourite which of course also happens to star Hugh Grant. The estimated price for a 1/2 bedroom flat in the area would be £832,162
The 2022 film About A Boy is another Christmas favourite which of course also happens to star Hugh Grant. The inside of his Clerkenwell home is pictured
Set in the EC1 area of London, the predicted price for a 1/2 bedroom flat in the area would be £832,162 with a 15 per cent deposit at £124,824 or loan start point of £707,338. Alternatively, rent is £3,745.
The Clerkenwell area was turning trendy in 2002, which made it the perfect place for Will's character. The building was actually an office at the time, hence that fake entrance.
The film's location manager Steve Hart explained: ‘It meant we had better camera angles, and Hugh and Nicholas could have proper conversations outside the front door.'
