Home of Gavin and Stacey's Doris goes up for sale

Fans of the beloved BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey have a unique opportunity: the house that served as the home of Doris, one of the show's most memorable characters, is now up for sale. Doris, played by the late actress Margaret John, was known for her straightforward attitude and her close friendship with Gwen, another main character. The house is located on Trinity Street in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, a place that has become a popular destination for fans wanting to see where the show was filmed. For years, people have visited Barry Island to catch a glimpse of the famous homes, but now someone could actually own one.

The property is a two-bedroom, mid-terrace house with a red brick exterior, a white door, and white window frames. It sits right next to the houses that were used for Bryn and Gwen in the series, making it a central part of the show's setting. Inside, the house will be familiar to fans, especially those who remember the 2019 Christmas special. In that episode, Gavin and Stacey hosted both their families for Christmas, and the dining table was so long it had to be extended into the living room. The kitchen was the scene of chaos, with Uncle Bryn getting flustered over cooking Christmas dinner and using walkie talkies to coordinate with Gwen. These memorable moments have made the house a piece of television history.

The sale has generated a lot of excitement online. Chris Davies Estate Agents posted a video tour of the house, which quickly gained nearly 40,000 likes. Fans have been quick to comment, with some joking about the lack of talcum powder in the bathroom and others asking, 'Where's the salad? '—a reference to a running joke from the show. Andrew Walton, the managing director of the agency, said that while there has been a lot of interest because of the house's connection to Gavin and Stacey, only a few people are actually in a position to buy it. Last year, the house used for Uncle Bryn also went viral when it was put up for sale, showing just how much fans love the idea of owning a piece of the show. Some fans have expressed sadness about the sale, feeling that it marks the end of an era for Gavin and Stacey. However, the memories of Doris, her neighbors, and the many funny moments from the show will live on, and many agree that, in spirit, Doris's house should really belong to Nessa, another iconic character.