Seven homes for sale with their own amazing home cinemas

Love the silver screen? Annabelle Dixon tours properties for sale with attractive home cinemas.

The films Barbie and Oppenheimer have been very successful at the box office recently. This is, as the BBC declares, “Barbenheimer’s summer.”. But if you don’t want to head to your nearest cinema for some time escaping Hollywood, you can always relax and watch a good movie at home.

From an award-winning architectural estate in Kent, to a grand historic house on the seafront in Brighton, here are seven homes for sale with stunning cinemas.

1. Highgate, London – £6,500,000

You can expect the full cinematic experience at this quaint hotel nestled between Waterloo Park and Highgate Cemetery. The four-bedroom home features a retractable glass roof, floor-to-ceiling views across the cemetery, and a “mysterious and private” street frontage.

It is equipped with the latest technology, including an integrated audio-visual system and central controls for underfloor heating and lighting. The luxury cinema is buried in the basement.

It is no surprise, then, that the modern house has many heroic roles. It has been the subject of TV shows and is used as a backdrop in shows as well. It has also appeared in books on modern architecture, according to the selling agents.

For sale with Knight Frank and Beauchamp Estates. See more photos and details of this property.

2. Rhodri, Wales – £1,500,000

There is more to this four-bedroom property than meets the eye. It comes with a “party barn” that includes a cinema with large chairs to enjoy and dim lighting to create the right atmosphere. There’s also a kitchen (perfect for making movie snacks – popcorn, anyone?), a bar, and a spa area with a sauna, steam room, gym, and games room.

The main house has been updated with a bright, stylish and contemporary look. It has an idyllic rural setting in the Welsh countryside, yet is located just a short distance from Cardiff.

For sale with Fine & Country. See more photos and details of this property.

3. Sonning, Berkshire – £7,500,000

If you want to make a good impression, look no further than this sprawling mansion overlooking the River Thames, which is believed to belong to psychic Uri Geller, media reports have revealed. Built in 1970, this luxurious arena has since been expanded and includes a charming cinema room. Think big screen, mood lighting and plush leather chairs.

The nine-bedroom property, which is believed to have been modeled on the White House in Washington, appears to have it all: 110 meters of marina on the river, manicured gardens, tennis court, pool, gym and wine cellar/safe / “Panic Room” Not to mention some gorgeous interiors (including a gold bathroom seat).

For sale with Winkworth and Fine & Country. See more photos and details of this property.

4. Brighton, East Sussex – £3,500,000

The cinema at a Grade II listed Regency house on Brighton’s seafront is taking some hits. Sip a drink at the bar, entertain friends, then sit back in front of your favorite movie. The Great Gatsby-esque cinema features rosewood and bird’s-eye maple veneers, with high-gloss granite countertops.

Built in the early 19th century, the six-bedroom Bedford House has impressive proportions. It was once the home of Impressionist artist Cecil D’Oyly and then playwright Sir Terence Rattigan.

Actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh were also guests in the house, according to the selling agent.

For sale in the Hamptons. See more photos and details of this property.

5. Koa at Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London – from £547,000

Credit: Taran Wilkho/JLL

Do you want to escape from the noise of the city? Residents of Koa at Electric Boulevard can make the most of the best amenities at Battersea Roof Gardens. These include the private Sky Lounge on the 14th and 15th floors, which houses a luxury cinema as well as a bar, comfortable lounges, work spaces and a gym.

Koa at Electric Boulevard is a collection of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. It forms part of the transformation of the iconic Battersea Power Station site into a major new London district on the banks of the River Thames.

For sale with JLL and Savills. See more photos and details of this development.

6. St Austell, Cornwall – £3,250,000

How can you get tired of those panoramic views across the bay toward Charlestown? However, if you’re keen for a change of scenery in this stunning five-bedroom home, there’s always the soundproof cinema. It has a drop-down electric screen, custom lighting, comfortable leather chairs, and surround sound.

Other highlights (of which there are many) include an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and wood-fired pizza oven, a game room, and a terrace with a soaking hot tub.

For sale with Savills. See more photos and details of this property.

7. Goudhurst, Kent – £3,950,000

If you have an eye for contemporary design, look no further. This award-winning hotel features a stylish cinema with a 110-inch projector and 16 speakers.

The five-bedroom house won the South East Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects this year. You can read more about its design at RIBA. Completed in 2022, the property has all the modern amenities, including motorized shutters to the front and SONOS throughout, as well as far-reaching views across the High Weald AONB (Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty).

For sale with Savills and Knight Frank. See more photos and details of this property.