Grab a piece of TV history as Aidensfield Post Office from ITV's Heartbeat starring Nick Berry up for sale

Heartbeat fans have the opportunity to get their hands on a piece of TV history and a business to boot as the iconic Aidensfield Post Office went on the market. Instantly recognisable to viewers, the property featured heavily on the ITV hit series starring Nick Berry, Mark Jordon and Bill Maynard.

Goathland Post Office and gift shop, as it's known to locals, still has ‘Aidensfield’ emblazoned on the front. As well as the post office, the four-bed semi has been a village hub for many years.

Heartbeat became one of the nation’s favourites shows, running from 1992 to 2010. The shop was used as a tobacconist and newsagent in the TV series and would serve regular customers while the show’s stars filmed scenes.

In the series, the late Derek Fowlds, who played grumpy Sergeant Oscar Blaketon, took over the post office after retiring from the force following a heart attack.

Now up for sale, fans have the rate chance to own a real piece of UK TV history, along with the option of running the post office and shop, located on the ground floor of the property. Also at ground level are two offices, a storage room and a kitchen.

The first floor has a reception room, two double bedrooms, another office, and a modern kitchen. Above are two further bedrooms and a large landing that could add to living space or be used for storage.

The property is being sold by online estate agents House Sales Direct Chester for £290,000. The estate agents say the property could work as a family home or holiday retreat.

The post office was run by Brian and Susan Taylor for 20 years before they retired in 2021. Brian said: “The Heartbeat production used the interior of our Post Office as a tobacconist and news agent several times over the years.

"They used to take our stuff out and put theirs in, and we would continue to operate as a Post Office around the production. We were like a big family – it was a great experience being here with the cast and crew.”

The village attracts thousands of tourists each year, including Heartbeat fans eager to take selfies next to the famous filming locations. The property sits in the centre of Goathland and is close to local pubs – including the famous Aidensfield Arms – as well as cafes, and shops.

The village's train station was also immortalised in film, as Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter.