Spectacular homes fit for a secret agent
Magnificent structures, armed villains, and clever one-liners are all necessary components of a James Bond movie.
We have curated a collection of jaw-dropping buildings that were either featured in the films or have a strong association with James Bond, ranging from glamorous ‘Bond-villain lairs’ to beautiful Mediterranean villas and baronial estates.
Architect John Lautner created the surreal Elrod House for interior designer Arthur Elrod. This is where you may see it, nearly concealed on a rugged Californian ridgetop, in the iconic 1971 Sean Connery film Diamonds are Forever.
Constructed in 1968, the opulent concrete home with its conical dome sits atop a hillside a mile outside of Palm Springs, providing Blofeld’s goons with the ideal vantage position to detect an approaching Bond.
A striking 60-foot circular living area with a black herringbone floor and evocative rock formations that flow directly into the space is beneath the famous dome. This room exudes elegance and flair.
This scene as Bond tries to beat off two of Blofeld’s henchwomen shows how vast expanses of glass surround beautiful views of the valley below.
Although Bond wasn’t too thrilled at being thrown into the pool, we would love to swim in the circular building, especially with that amazing perspective!
There’s plenty space for elegant parties with five bedrooms elsewhere and a separate guest house.
In 1971, Connery was photographed lounging in the house’s famous living room. He’s perched in a vintage Gaetano Pesce ‘Up’ chair from 1969.
Beside the main living area these days is a state-of-the-art gym that opens onto a concrete patio surrounded by palm palms. There isn’t a more perfect location for us to work out.
Nestled in the tranquil town of Denham, Buckinghamshire, on the outskirts of London, this beautiful late 17th-century stately mansion has an outstanding ownership history that matches its imposing colonial brick façade. The magnificent library of the house served as MI6 Chief “M’s” office in the 1973 film Live and Let Die and the 1974 film Man with the Golden Gun.
The majestic mansion, which was last advertised for an astounding £75 million ($95.6 million), has welcomed notable guests like J.P. Morgan, the royal Bonaparte family, and the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire. Not only does that place the estate on the map in and of itself, but the house also has some silver screen power.
Harry Saltzman, the film’s producer, owned the mansion at the time, so it would have been simple to arrange the transformation from magnificent estate to Hollywood movie set. It’s not difficult to picture the formidable director of the Secret Intelligence Service presiding over this chamber and reprimanding Bond!
The astounding 28,500 square feet of the Grade I-listed manor house are home to 12 reception rooms, 12 bedroom suites, 14 bathrooms, catering and family kitchens, a private chapel, two staircases, and an elevator.
According to the ad, the drawing room is especially noteworthy since it has a hand-painted ceiling fresco, unique crystal chandeliers, silk wall panels and drapes, and a handwoven carpet that was modeled after one at Buckingham Palace.
Despite being a short 30-minute drive from downtown London, the house was utilized as a corporate headquarters from 1980 to 2000, yet it was obviously intended for opulent living and entertainment.
We can only picture the glitzy parties this mansion is meant to throw, with features like a cocktail bar, theater, wine cellar, cigar room, and formal dining room with an Italian Calacatta marble fireplace.
The property features a stunning 43 acres of parkland, including gardens, a meadow, an orchard, and a lake, created by renowned landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th century.
Additionally, the present owner has obtained planning approval to transform the coach house into an amazing spa that includes a gym, changing areas, a sauna, a steam room, three treatment rooms, and an outdoor pool.
Is there anything more iconic than Ian Fleming’s house, the creator of James Bond? Every one of the 14 James Bond novels was written by Fleming at his gorgeous Jamaican paradise, the GoldenEye estate, which you may really stay at.
Just four years after Fleming found the charming village of Oracabessa Bay in Jamaica, he came up with the idea for the GoldenEye mansion, which was named after a Navy mission he participated in in 1942.
According to legend, Fleming drew his “dream villa” on a desk blotter. As a result, the island paradise served as the inspiration for three James Bond novels that are set in Jamaica: Dr. No, Live and Let Die, and The Man with the Golden Gun.
Fleming’s original property features three bedrooms, each with a private beach, a private pool, and a tropical garden bath area with a garden shower.
In addition, guests will receive attentive service from a committed crew that includes a cook, maid, and butler for the ultimate unencumbered Bond experience.
