
The most extraordinary houses in film
Discover, or rediscover, the finest villas the movies have to offer!
Ah, the movies! As well as swooning over the actors' good looks, we tend to be rather taken with their houses too! The StyQR team offers you a quick tour of the finest houses (in our opinion) in film. The perfect excuse to discover, or rediscover, a few classics.

Zabriskie Point (1970)
How could anyone resist? A vast glass villa with an uninterrupted view! We said yes on the spot.
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, Zabriskie Point is a masterpiece whose soundtrack was largely composed by Pink Floyd! As much a pleasure for the ears as for the eyes.

Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
This seventh instalment in the James Bond series, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli, is known in France as Chaud les Glaçons! Personally, we prefer Diamonds Are Forever.
Back in 2016, the villa was up for sale at 8 billion dollars!

Iron Man (2008)
This villa remains one of the most breathtaking of the lot. Perched on a clifftop, bright and airy: we'd almost ask Tony Stark for the keys!
Another villa for sale, for a mere ... 14 million euros!

Here is a summary of the most remarkable houses mentioned, with their key features and asking prices.
| Film | House | Asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Zabriskie Point (1970) | Glass villa with stunning views | Not stated |
| Diamonds Are Forever (1971) | Luxury villa (James Bond) | 8 billion dollars (2016) |
| Iron Man (2008) | Cliff-edge villa, bright and airy | 14 million euros |
| Twilight (2008) | Wooden house in the forest (Hoke House) | Not stated |
| The Great Gatsby (2013) | Luxury villa with chandeliers and party décor | 14 million |
Twilight (2008)
Could you tell this article was written by a girl? The Cullen house sprang to mind straight away!
Known as the Hoke House, this splendid timber home in the heart of the forest makes us long for long walks and log fires.

The Great Gatsby (2013)
Can you picture those scenes of wild parties too? All that luxury and those chandeliers everywhere? The flip side? Gatsby lives there alone, and he dies there alone.
Fancy buying it? For 14 million it's all yours. A bargain, surely?
That said, the house that inspired Francis Scott Fitzgerald's novel can no longer be seen: it was demolished to make way for a larger property development. And what about you: which film house is your favourite? Tell us in the comments!
And if you fancy escaping a little further, come with us to Nouvelle-Aquitaine!
Frequently asked questions
Which film house on this list is the most expensive? The James Bond villa from Diamonds Are Forever takes the crown. It went up for sale in 2016 for $8 billion, far above the other properties mentioned in the article.
What is the name of the Cullens’ house in Twilight? It is known as the Hoke House. It is a wooden home tucked deep in the forest, a setting that mostly makes you want to go hiking and light a fireplace.
Where is Tony Stark’s house from Iron Man and can you buy it? It sits perched on a cliff, bright and airy, exactly the kind of house where you would happily ask Tony Stark for the keys. It was listed for sale at 14 million euros.
Who composed the soundtrack of Zabriskie Point? The score for Michelangelo Antonioni’s film was largely composed by Pink Floyd. The glass villa with its sweeping view that appears in the film is just as striking as its soundtrack.
Can you visit the house that inspired The Great Gatsby? No. The house that inspired Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s book was demolished to make way for a larger real estate project. The villa used to shoot the 2013 film, however, still stands.
Which of these film houses is still for sale today? According to the article, the villa from The Great Gatsby was listed for 14 million. That is the exact same figure asked for the Iron Man villa, a coincidence worth a smile.


