Vicar of Dibley cottage up for sale in Turville for £900k

The beautiful cottage in the village of Turville, Buckinghamshire, is on the market with estate agents Savills for a guide price of £900,000.

The Vicar of Dibley was one of the BBC’s most popular TV comedies, running from November 1994 until January 2007.

The show was filmed throughout Turville with St Mary the Virgin Church doubling as Dibley's St Barnabus and Church Cottage adjoined to the fictional home of Dawn French’s title character, Geraldine Granger.

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The Buckinghamshire village is a popular location for film and TV crews, with the likes of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Goodnight Mr Tom, Midsomer Murders and Killing Eve all being filmed there.

Church Cottage in Turville (Image: Savills)

Property agent Charlie Chavasse, from Savills in Henley-on-Thames, said: “The sale is an opportunity to own a piece of British TV history in a village that is no stranger to the spotlight. Film crews have been coming here since the 1960s when Cobstone Windmill featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

“Accessed from the front via the grounds of St Mary the Virgin Church, the front door opens into the sitting room and enjoys a dual aspect and open fireplace. The kitchen can be found on the other side of the property and has access to a cellar, while to the rear of the sitting room is a lobby and ground floor bathroom.

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“Stairs from the sitting room lead to the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms with views overlooking the village green, church and the hilltop up to Cobstone Windmill.

“The rear garden meanwhile is predominantly laid to lawn with a timber shed. Subject to planning permission there may also be an opportunity to extend the property.”

It is the first time in more than 60 years that Church Cottage has been available for sale, with one long term tenant since the early 1960s. 

The owners of Church Cottage, who do not want to be named, said: “It has been very exciting to own a property that has appeared in such a popular sitcom and its connection with the Vicar of Dibley has often proved an interesting talking point among friends and family. It was lovely to see the house on screen and I hope the new owners will be very happy here.”