The film wasn’t shot in the Notting Hill house
The inside of Will's flat was a studio set because the actual interior of Richard’s home was a converted chapel and was actually huge, boasting a courtyard garden and a 1,000-square-foot reception room. Therefore, minus some exterior shots, most of the movie was shot on a meticulously built set about an hour away from Notting Hill.
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