A six-bedroom medieval home made famous after appearing in the Harry Potter films is struggling to sell because it has become a tourist hot spot, according to its owners.
Estate agents Carter Jonas say the Tudor house, located in the village of Lavenham in Suffolk, has the second most-photographed door in the country – surpassed only by No 10 Downing Street.
But the Grade I listed building, which doubles up as fictional Godrick’s Hollow in the iconic films, is a magnet for multitudes of Harry Potter fans and there are worries this might be putting potential buyers off.
Spellbound: The Grade I house building in Lavenham, Suffolk. Estate agent Carter Jonas said the Tudor house has the second most photographed door in the country surpassed only by 10 Downing Street.
After appearing in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, fans came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the wizard’s birthplace
However the estate agency say that the level of fame attached to the stunning six-bedroom house could be putting potential buyers off
After appearing in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, fans came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the wizard’s birthplace.
However the estate agency say that the level of fame attached to the stunning six-bedroom house could be putting potential buyers off.
Caroline Edwards, of Carter Jonas agents said: ‘Whenever you drive through Lavenham you always see tourists taking selfies there.
‘It could be a reason why it is taking a little time to sell it – something with that amount of fame attached to it is a bit of an anomaly.
The property, which is named De Vere House when not being used for magical purposes, is decked out with exposed timbers and ornate carvings
During the Medieval era, the De Vere family were the second richest family in the country after the King, and they were responsible for creating much of Lavenham’s medieval grandeur
‘There are a lot of very passionate Harry Potter fans out there.
‘Another reason that it might not be selling is that it is heavily timber framed and a lot of people might not like that feature as it is so unique.’
The property, which is named De Vere House when not being used for magical purposes, is decked out with exposed timbers and ornate carvings.
During the Medieval era, the De Vere family were the second richest family in the country after the King, and they were responsible for creating much of Lavenham’s medieval grandeur.
They also built Castle Hedingham and an ancestor, Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, is thought by some to be the true author of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.
They also built Castle Hedingham and an ancestor, Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, is thought by some to be the true author of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare
It also includes two kitchens, a reception hall and a drawing room plus a large green garden
Understood to have originally been built by the 12th Earl, De Vere House was subsequently modified by John De Vere, the 13th Earl of Oxford, and probably provided a hunting lodge
This beautiful Grade I listed medieval home in the village of Lavenham in Suffolk, which was used as the location for Goldrick’s Hollow in the Harry Potter film franchise
Understood to have originally been built by the 12th Earl, De Vere House was subsequently modified by John De Vere, the 13th Earl of Oxford, and probably provided a hunting lodge.
Internally, the building, which is steeped in history, features a mixture of Medieval and Tudor elements, including a rare stone spiral staircase and fireplaces.
It also includes two kitchens, a reception hall and a drawing room.
Caroline added: ‘It is a house with so much character. The area is very much a Medieval village.
‘It is supposed to be the second most photographed door in Britain apart from number 10 Downing Street.
‘It is seen in the film when Harry Potter and Hermione come to Godric’s Hollow and the house is in the background – it is a very moving part of the film.
‘The perfect buyer would be someone who is a purist in timber. It could be good for a family or a couple.’