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The front door from an iconic Love Actually scene, featuring Keira Knightley, is going under the hammer for £5,000.

This white door was central to the scene where Mark, played by Andrew Lincoln, declares his feelings to Knightley's character Juliet through a series of handwritten placards.

It is one of the most widely recognised scenes from the 2003 Richard Curtis film and has been replicated in various forms across social media memes over the years.

The door has become a tourist attraction, with fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it.

Its owner has decided to sell it after enduring years of people standing outside her Notting Hill, London, home for a photo opportunity.

The wooden door, bearing the number 27, is being sold by Omega Auctions in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, with a pre-sale estimate of between £3,000 to £5,000.

The door is painted white and features the number 27 ( Omega Auctions/BNPS )

Dan Muscatelli-Hampson, from Omega Auctions, said: "The popularity of this great British rom-com has endured well past the 20-year anniversary of the film."

He added: "The 'cards at the door' scene is surely the most memorable moment and has been the subject of much debate even over recent years."

Mr Muscatelli-Hampson added: "Our vendor enjoyed the process of being part of the film but is hoping that someone else can take over ownership and that she might have a little bit of a relief from the thousands of Notting Hill tourists hoping for a snap in front of its most famous door!"

Love Actually was primarily filmed on location across London, with some scenes in Surrey and France. The placard scene was filmed in the picturesque cobbled St Luke's Mews.

The film features an ensemble cast and delves into different aspects of love told through ten different stories which sometimes link and overlap.

It was a box office success when it was released in November 2003 and has gone on to become an enduring Christmas classic.

The door will be sold on 7 May.