If you grew up admiring Jacqueline Wilson, this property will take you back in time.
The two-bedroom flat is available for rent at £3,000 per month and is located within the identical building that acted as the ‘Dumping Ground’ in The Story of Tracy Beaker.
The CBBC show’s first season, which aired from 2002 to 2005, was shot in Amherst Lodge, a former maternity and children’s home near Ealing Broadway.
Despite the fact that shooting was eventually relocated to Cardiff after the local authority sold the building, the London site was included in 26 episodes of the novel adaptation.
Elm Tree House was where we first met Tracy, portrayed by Dani Harmer, as well as characters like social worker Elaine the Pain, chef Duke, and perennial antagonist Justine Littlewood.
You might recall Tracy’s distinctive circular bedroom window, through which she fantasised about her mother’s Hollywood acting career, or the white front porch where the rebellious 10-year-old retreated after fights with foster dad, Cam.
Inside, the apartment clearly appears different; the vibrant, child-friendly decor has been replaced with a more neutral palette ideal for tenants.
If those walls could speak, they would have a lot to say.
Atlas agency made no mention of the Beaker link, which was discovered by eagle-eyed fans online.
Its listing reads: ‘This two bedroom apartment compromises ample of build in storage in both bedrooms and hallway.
‘The kitchen provides integrated appliances with lots of storage and workspace whilst separate is a large bright living room.’
The secure parking area and central position (less than half a mile from West Ealing station) of the gated complex are further noted.
‘Communal gardens reside in the middle courtyard,’ continues the listing.
This outdoor space is open to all renters and is where Dumping Ground members celebrated Tracy’s birthday and played basketball with a wall-mounted hoop.
The bathroom has been refurbished with modern tiling and clean white fixtures and has a bath and shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail, and even a bidet.
According to home.co.uk, the monthly rental fee of £3,000 is somewhat more than the area’s average of £2,618 for a two-bedroom.
It is, however, a genuine piece of pop culture history that provides a touch of nostalgia for anybody wishing to relive some of the show’s happy (or crazy) moments.
