Claims extracted
16
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
6%
1 of 16 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
65/100
Evening Standard's corrections and
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Outlets on this story
2
Entertainment
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
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journalism → support → readers
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we → purchase → commission
A west London property made famous by the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill has been put up for sale with an asking price of £7.9 million.
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property → make → million
Located in the heart of Notting Hill, the home sits behind the iconic blue door featured in the film starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.
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home → locate → Grant
In the movie, the property was home to William Thacker, played by Grant, whose life is transformed after meeting Hollywood actress Anna Scott.
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life → play → Scott
The property was once owned by the film’s screenwriter, Richard Curtis, before being sold shortly after the film’s release.
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property → own → release
It was most recently purchased by businessman Neil Hutchinson for £4.5 million and is now being offered for £3.4 million more, The Sun reports.
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Sun → purchase → million
The three-bedroom home, which extends to around 3,000 sq ft, is currently listed through off-market platform Invisible Homes.
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which → extend → Homes
The listing describes the property as one of London’s most recognisable residences and highlights a large open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room stretching almost 48ft in length.
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listing → describe → length
A first-floor gallery wraps around much of the main living space and incorporates a study lined with bookshelves.
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gallery → wrap → bookshelves
Elsewhere, a spiral staircase leads from a private courtyard garden to a secluded roof terrace enclosed by mature planting and brick walls.
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staircase → lead → planting
The blue door has become one of the capital’s most photographed landmarks since the release of Notting Hill, attracting visitors from around the world.
Following the film’s success, the original door was removed and sold at auction as attempts were made to reduce the number of tourists stopping outside the property.
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attempts → become → property
The replacement door was later repainted in the distinctive shade of blue associated with the film.
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door → repaint → film
In recent years, residents have raised concerns about the popularity of the area with tourists and social media influencers.
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residents → raise → tourists
Some homeowners in nearby streets have spoken of disruption caused by visitors gathering for photographs, while several colourful properties have been repainted in more neutral colours in an effort to attract less attention.
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properties → speak → attention
More than two decades after Notting Hill became a global hit, the blue door remains one of the neighbourhood’s most enduring attractions and one of London’s most recognisable film locations.
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door → become → locations