The iconic house from One Foot in the Grave returns to the spotlight as it’s listed for sale, offering fans a nostalgic link to 1990s British TV comedy.
TV Classic Home Reenters the Property Market
The suburban house that served as the backdrop for one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms, One Foot in the Grave, is once again making headlines—this time not for Victor Meldrew’s misadventures, but as a real estate listing. The property, located on Tresillian Way near Bournemouth and Christchurch, was the filming location for several of the show’s most memorable exterior scenes.
Setting for Sitcom Chaos
Originally aired throughout the 1990s, One Foot in the Grave followed the often absurd life of Victor Meldrew, played by Richard Wilson, and his patient wife Margaret, portrayed by Annette Crosbie. Though the show never mentioned a specific location, many iconic scenes—including Victor discovering his car in a skip and the infamous garden gnome machine-gunning—were filmed right outside this very house.
A Humble Home with a Cult Legacy
Described in the estate listing as a “well-presented, terraced house of about 920 sq ft,” the property was last sold in 2015 and has since been used as a rental. Despite its understated interior, which was never used for filming, the home’s exterior carries decades of pop culture nostalgia.
Estate agent Mr Jenkins from Mitchells Estate Agents commented, “Being the house from the TV series was quite a thing back in the day… but now not so much. Still, it gives it a funny little slant.”
Why Tresillian Way Was Chosen
The location’s identical houses played a key role in one of the show’s most clever storylines. Series writer David Renwick revealed in 2014 that Tresillian Way was specifically chosen for a joke in season two, where Victor and Margaret return from holiday to find their home mistakenly demolished. “Just for that one joke, we needed a set of houses which looked identical—but that was a lot tougher to find than it sounds,” he explained.
Nostalgia Meets Real Estate
Although the home is no longer a tourism hotspot, its quiet legacy as part of British comedy history offers a unique talking point for prospective buyers. As television fans recall the series’ blend of satire, suburban chaos, and the grumbling charm of Victor Meldrew, this modest terrace continues to stand as a symbol of 1990s sitcom brilliance—one foot in the past, and now, one step back on the market.
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