The English manor where Stanley Kubrick lived during ‘The Shining' production lists for $9M

New York Post

23-05-2025

Here's a property that's straight out of central casting.
Stanley Kubrick's former Hertfordshire home — the very place where he masterminded the likes of 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' and 'A Clockwork Orange' among others — has just hit the market for a blockbuster price: nearly $9 million.
The eight-bedroom English estate, known as Abbots Mead, is located on Barnet Lane in Elstree, just outside London. It's being marketed by Savills, according to a brokerage release sent Friday.
14 Stanley Kubrick's former home in Hertfordshire, England, has hit the market for nearly $8.9 million.
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14 Kubrick worked on 'The Shining' while living here.
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And for serious film buffs, this isn't just any country manor — it's a shrine to cinematic history.
The late Kubrick, born in New York, bought the property in 1965 and spent 14 intensely productive years there. He died in 1999.
Thanks to its close proximity to Elstree Studios, the reclusive auteur was able to manage everything from production and editing to pioneering special effects — all without leaving his leafy 2-acre compound.
14 Kubrick purchased the Abbots Mead estate in 1965.
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14 The grand staircase.
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14 Kubrik lived there for 14 years, using it as a creative hub near Elstree Studios.
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14 The country home occupies 7,700 square feet.
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'We're very fortunate to have the privilege of selling many great houses that have a rich and varied history. However, it's rare for somewhere to have such a direct link to filmmaking unless it's been used as a location for shoots,' Steven Spencer, head of office at Savills Rickmansworth, said in a statement.
Spencer added, 'The close proximity to Elstree Studios made it the perfect base for Kubrick and his family, but he also worked a lot from home — carefully managing all aspects of four films from his extraordinary body of work from within its four walls.'
Nestled behind wrought iron gates and marked with a commemorative blue plaque, the 7,700-square-foot manor exudes stately charm and old-school opulence. Think ornate cornices, soaring ceilings, marble fireplaces, a carved staircase and a drawing room that opens to a sun-drenched conservatory.
14 The home has been modernized across three floors, according to the listing.
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14 The estate features grand living spaces including a drawing room, a conservatory and a spacious kitchen.
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14 The home boasts period details like ornate cornices and original fireplaces.
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14 The first floor hosts luxurious suites and a studio.
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The main suite comes complete with a bay window, a dressing room, and his-and-hers bathrooms. There are also five more bedrooms on the top floor, plus a studio for any film buffs hoping to follow in Kubrick's footsteps.
But the estate doesn't end there: a detached lodge with its own four bedrooms and private garden sits on the grounds, along with a two-bedroom apartment perched above a separate garage.
Outside, manicured gardens give way to a wisteria-covered pergola, a pool, a pool house with a sauna and even a small orchard.
'Quite apart from its history, Abbots Mead is a handsome period house in its own right,' said Spencer.
14 A formal living room.
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14 One of eight bedrooms.
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14 An ensuite bedroom.
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14 The great lawn.
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'Well-proportioned rooms provide generous family space with a sense of grandeur, while mature trees at the garden boundaries ensure plenty of privacy and are the perfect backdrop to a beautiful setting.'
And while it may feel like a world away, the property is a quick commute to London thanks to nearby Elstree and Borehamwood Station.