A former London recording studio that was later home to film director Tim Burton has sold for nearly £17.5 million (US$21.76 million), according to Beauchamp Estates, the agency representing the property.
The home’s glass facade gives it an industrial look that’s a far cry from the Regency-style homes also located in the neighborhood of Primrose Hill. Until about 2008, it was a recording studio where musical greats including David Bowie, Tina Turner and Pink Floyd had sessions, Mansion Global reported when the property was first listed in 2021 for £20 million.
More than 13,000 square feet, the mansion is really two interlinked buildings joined on the ground floor by a private central garden courtyard, according to the listing. It was designed by Chassay Last Architects, with interiors by Russell Sage Studio.
The trophy home was sold to a British media executive to act as an office and home base in the U.K. capital, according to Rosy Khalastchy, director of Beauchamp Estates St John’s Wood office.
“Eglon House is a really special property because it provides highly flexible space and can be used as both a home and business base,” Ms. Khalastchy said.
Indeed, Mr. Burton, who rented the house for a number of years from 2018, used it as such. He completed his 2019 Disney film “Dumbo” in the east wing of the house, while using the west wing to house executives and staff working on the movie, according to the agency.
The home’s facade features oversized bronze windows and glass bricks inspired by Pierre Chareau’s iconic Maison de Verre in Paris, the listing said. The industrial look continues inside, with concrete ceilings, exposed structural elements and an open floor plan.
There’s also a double-height salon reminiscent of the Art Deco hall at London’s Eltham Palace, a recreation room, a gym with a cocktail bar (as they all should) and living room and kitchen that lead to a courtyard. The swimming pool has a movie screen on the wall, so bathers can watch “Edward Scissorhands” from the water.
Primrose Hill attracts buyers because of its proximity to central London, as well as its indie shops, eateries and its namesake park, Ms. Khalastchy added. It’s also right next to Regent’s Park. `
