British TV celebrities such as Zoe Ball and Chris Evans were produced by The Big Breakfast. These TV personalities went on top to become millionaires for broadcasters.
But the house that catapulted them to fame has faired less well over the years, with its current owners now slashing £1million off its sale price.
The six-bedroom mansion, which sits by a canal in the shadow of London’s Olympic Stadium, is on the market for £4.6million – down from £6million in October 2020.
Even though the house has been completely renovated and sustainably updated, it still retains its original charm.
Pictured is The Big Breakfast, which was once home to British TV stars like Chris Evans, Zoe Ball, and Ant and De. They went on to make millions as top-flight broadcasters.
The house (pictured, the sitting room) that catapulted TV stars to fame has faired less well over the years, with its current owners now slashing £1million off its sale price
The six-bedroom mansion (pictured, one of the three bathrooms), which sits by the canal in the shadow of London’s Olympic Stadium, is on the market for £4.6million – down from £6million in October 2020
Although the property has been completely renovated, modernised and enhanced by an outdoor pool of 19m and a roof terrace, its asking price is now lower
This teardrop-shaped pool is protected from neighboring neighbors by a blue screen. The screen is low enough to allow the sun to shine down, yet high enough to keep them private.
Johnny Vaughan (left) and Denise Van Outen (right) are seen in the house gazing out at the gardens during The Big Breakfast, Channel 4.
Gaby Roslin and Chris Evans were presenters of the daytime television show. This program is often credited for helping them launch their TV careers.
Channel 4’s Big Breakfast was hosted by Lock Keepers’ Cottages for almost 10 years, from September 1992 through March 2002.
Its studio saw future household names including Gaby Roslin, Danni Minogue, Denise van Outen, Kelly Brook, Johnny Vaughan and Richard Bacon present the morning show over the years.
Paula Yates interviewed her future husband Bob Geldorf in bed and also met her Australian lover Michael Hutchence during her stint there.
The sprawling property in Bow, east London, is set in nearly half an acre but failed to sell when it went on the market just over a year ago.
The owners have slashed the asking price by £1.15million to the £4.6million current fee in a bid to finally lure a buyer.
Lock Keepers’ Cottages, as it was called, hosted Channel 4’s Big Breakfast for nearly a decade from September 1992 until the show was axed in March 2002. Pictured: The view of the pool from the sitting room
The studio hosted future stars such as Gaby Roslin and Denise van Outen, Kelly Brook and Johnny Vaughan, who presented the morning program over the years. Pictured now: The kitchen
Three lock-keepers’ cottages were located on either side of River Lee. The three homes became one. They were then merged into one property and linked with an interconnecting door. Pictured: Open-plan kitchen
A sofa is found in this sitting area, which looks out onto the garden through large windows. It opens out to a spacious terrace.
This sprawling property is located in Bow in east London. It covers nearly half of an acre, but it failed to sell just over one year ago when it was put on the market.
Presenters Ant and Dec (pictured above, Anthony McPartlin left and Declan Donnelly right) also appeared on the breakfast TV show
Johnny Vaughan (left, right) was one of the key presenters on the show in the 1990s. He appeared with Kelly Brook (left), and Denise van Outen(right).
It was composed of three cottages for lock-keepers along the River Lee. Redesigned to be two separate properties connected by an interconnecting doors.
After it was purchased in 2002, the former TV studio was rebuilt throughout. The fire brought life to the small interior.
This renovation has taken place in the ghastly, squalid kitchen from the original series. It featured egg on the walls, an orange counter, and an American-style diner floor.
Modern factory style steps have replaced the old, carpeted, wooden staircase that had a bookhelf under it.
Exposed brickwork was also preserved by the incumbents in their living room. They have polished it with slate finishes, and added bulletproof glass.
The bedrooms, which had Yates and Geldorf getting cosy in a cow-print-covered bed covered surrounded by pink-colored flowery walls, were now replaced with a simple room with a spiral staircase.
Hamptons Estate Agents is selling this 5,200 sq. foot home. Rightmove is also advertising the property.
It reads, “The original Big Breakfast House from Channel 4 sits on less than half an acre and boasts its unique post code.
“Positioned at the Lock of The Olympic Park, amidst a maze canals, towpaths, and waterways.
Despite its size and extensive interior space of over 5,200 square feet, it is quiet. Its entrance is simple and obscured by mature trees that surround the property.
Hamptons is selling the 5,200-square foot home, which is located on just over half an acre. Rightmove is also advertising it.
After it was purchased in 2002, the former TV studio has seen a series of fires that have been restored the small interior.
This property can be found in Bow in London’s East End, just a stones throw from West Ham Olympic Stadium.
This mansion is a remarkable amount of space, especially for London homes. It also boasts a swimming pool and large gardens.
Yates’ and Geldorf got cozy on cow-print beds surrounded with pink flowers. Now, the bedrooms have been replaced by a simple room with a spiral staircase.
You can read more: “It is detached and has a wraparound lawn. The quadruple aspect of the property means it is well-flooded with natural sunlight.
The Canal leads to the front garden, which measures 101 x 112 ft. The rear yard has a 19-m teardrop swimmingpool.
The home has been sustainable renovated in every room to include cast iron radiators, antique parquet, beechwood and slate finishes, spiral staircases made of steel, cast-iron radiators, and impressive crittall doors.
“The reception area at double height features exposed brickwork and a log burner, as well as beautiful views of the garden.
Aerial shot taken from the property shows the proximity of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium which hosts West Ham football matches.
According to the listing, it reads “The Original Big Breakfast House” on Channel 4’s morning program. It is located on less than half an acres of land with its own postcode.
It continues: ‘The property is discreet, despite its imposing size and internal space amassing over 5,200 sq ft, the entrance is understated and onlooker’s views are obscured by the various mature trees shielding the property’
The home is found next to a canal running through the area and used to be appropriately called Lock Keepers’ Cottages
Online advertisement states: “Sustainably restored throughout to include beechwood and antique parquet. Cast iron radiators. Steel spiral staircases. Impressive crittall doors. Windows with slate finish. Bullet proof glass walkways. The house is a testimony to recycling.
According to the advertisement, “The open-plan industrial kitchen has been reclaimed” and it is connected with the reception area. Most rooms offer beautiful views of the Canal and/or garden.
The cottage is also rented out and has ample workshop space. This property is frequently rented out to film crews. The house is a unique one-of-a-kind home that feels more country than it actually is, located in East London.
Channel 4 temporarily revived the Big Breakfast earlier this year to air a one off special as part of Black Takeover Day.
The broadcaster changed its schedule to reimagine the biggest programs, a year after George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter demonstrations.
This show, hosted by Black presenters, was part of an “ongoing commitment” as anti-racist organization to increase Black representation both on-screen and offline and foster long-term change.
