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London has never been particularly thin on the ground when it comes to iconic inhabitants<\/strong>. But very few of the capital\u2019s residents come more beloved than the mini national treasure that is Paddington Bear<\/strong>. With doting fans flocking to the city from across the globe to get up close and personal with the spots in which that loveable little bear has wandered; we thought we\u2019d ought to let you know that one of those exact spots is now up for sale. And you can get your hands paws on it for just \u00a34.5 million<\/strong>. Because everybody has that amount burning a hole in their pocket, right?<\/p>\n The Notting Hill<\/a> antiques shop that was used as the backdrop for \u2018Gruber\u2019s Antiques\u2019<\/strong> in the Paddington movies has just hit the property market. Perched on the corner of one of the city\u2019s most sought-after streets (Portobello Road<\/strong>, of course); the eclectic emporium\u2019s real name is actually Alice\u2019s Antiques. And upon entering, instead of finding Jim Broadbent sat there, providing Paddington with words of wisdom and warm cups of cocoa; you\u2019ll actually be met by owner, Douglas Carter<\/strong>, and \u2013 of course \u2013 an abundance of antiques.<\/p>\n Listed with London-based estate agency, Knight Frank, the recognisable red-fronted ground-floor shop, and the two-storey maisonette above it, offer 2,349 square-feet of mixed-use space in total. Having been owned by the same family since 1952<\/strong>; Alice\u2019s is packed full of character and curiosities \u2013 and is one of just three remaining antiques shops<\/a> on Portobello Road.<\/p>\n Despite the plethora of knick-knacks currently found inside the store not being included in the price; the property itself still has plenty to offer. A spacious retail space<\/strong> (complete with a large basement for storage), a stylish living space<\/strong> with huge windows and plenty of natural light, a very desirable rooftop terrace<\/strong>, and \u2013 possibly my favourite thing about the property \u2013 a picture-perfect pink bathroom<\/strong> that honestly looks like its been plucked straight out of Barbie\u2019s Dreamhouse.<\/p>\n Alice\u2019s Antiques features in some capacity in all three of the Paddington movies. During the filming process, the shop\u2019s sign was replaced by the \u2018Gruber\u2019s Antiques\u2019<\/strong> one for the exterior shots. But the shop\u2019s interior seen-on-screen is, in fact, a recreation of Alice\u2019s, as the indoor scenes were actually shot at Elstree Studios to minimise disruption to the store. The store is part of many Paddington-based walking tours<\/a> in the city and often has film fanatics<\/a> paying it a visit. Paddington isn\u2019t Alice\u2019s only claim to fame, however. It also has a cameo in the original Italian Job<\/strong> movie back in 1969. Quite the impressive acting CV, hey?<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/313b7fc7-8d9f-4fa9-9565-cabc7d503f38-0-666x444.jpeg\"\/)
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Credit: Knight Frank <\/p>\n