It was - five years ago. It's by far the longest reigning set BBUK has had to it was long overdue replacing, though I'd have like to have seen it repurposed as the entrance to the house.
As for the doors to the other house - they're just fire exits / crew doors. The main door is opposite the eviction studio.
As for the doors to the other house - they're just fire exits / crew doors. The main door is opposite the eviction studio.