Seating for up to 20 guests, with electric seats, acoustic sound systems, bars, kitchenettes, concert stages and more, here are our top theatre homes on Luxury List.
Whether for fun family movie nights or the ultimate in entertaining, home cinemas are an increasingly popular addition to luxurious residences. Take a look at these 10 theatre homes, as seen on Luxury List.
1. Bespoke Gold Coast
If entering the theatre in this impressive Gold Coast home feels like stepping into a European salon, that might be because the supersized cinema room has been decked out with plush carpet sourced from a Monte Carlo casino.
No expense has been spared within the sophisticated, yet intimate home, including details such as 120-year-old 8m telegraph poles, spotted gum timber flooring, marble inlay, and lighting imported from Italy by award-winning designer Tony Dowthwaite.
For more photos visit our listing for 85 Gibraltar Drive Isle Of Capri on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 85 Gibraltar Drive Isle Of Capri here.
2. Grand Gold Coast entertainer
Pictured: 101 Commodore Drive Surfers Paradise. For sale by Robert Graham of Ray White - Prestige Surfers Paradise. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Ray White - Prestige Surfers Paradise.
With a grand scale, glistening waterfront views, gracious living areas and the only approved waterfront helicopter landing pad on the Gold Coast, this Surfers Paradise home stands out from its peers.
Inside, an 8-person home theatre boasts a 140-inch screen and top quality audio equipment. After the screening ends, head across the hall to the grand formal bar room.
For more photos visit our listing for 101 Commodore Drive Surfers Paradise on Luxury List.
3. Award-winning North Shore retreat
Pictured: 56A Telegraph Rd Pymble. Sold by Monika Tu of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney and Barbora Marcinkova of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney.
The 15-seat home cinema at ‘Sunforge’ on Sydney’s North Shore is known as the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Cinema, a multi-award-winning, custom design with concert stage, by David Moseley, Director of Wavetrain Cinemas.
Mr Moseley told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Wavetrain Cinemas seeks to design reference cinemas, customised to meet our client needs. In the case of the Bohemian Rhapsody Cinema, we based the design on the mood of ‘Hemisphere Bar’."
For more photos visit our listing for 56A Telegraph Rd Pymble on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 56A Telegraph Rd Pymble here.
4. Frank Lloyd Wright style
Pictured: 9 Ivy Street Indooroopilly. For sale by Matt Lancashire and Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Ray White New Farm.
Inspired by the premium V-Max cinema experience at Event Cinemas, the home theatre in this Indooroopilly residence has been renamed "The Skywalker Room" by its designers RealSpace Creative. The room enjoys perfect surround sound acoustics and a built-in cocktail bar.
The riverside home has multiple living and entertaining areas, including an Infinity edge pool with pavilion, a separate gym or multipurpose retreat, and a tree house pavilion with the 22ft private pontoon for enjoyment of water-based activities.
For more photos visit our listing for 9 Ivy Street Indooroopilly on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 9 Ivy Street Indooroopilly here.
5. Bartley's Hill trophy home
Pictured: 10 Morgan Street Ascot. For sale by Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Ray White New Farm.
Perfect for entertaining, the ground level of this Ascot residence boasts an oversized bar and entertaining area, currently housing a full size snooker table, with its own climate-controlled wine cellar.
From here you can access the intimate home cinema, while a private gym, shower and steam room are housed at the rear of this level.
For more photos visit our listing for 10 Morgan Street Ascot on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 10 Morgan Street Ascot here.
6. Outstanding Melbourne estate
Pictured: 18-20 Shakespeare Grove Hawthorn. For sale by Helena Chow of RT Edgar Toorak and Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar Macedon Ranges Woodend. As seen on Luxury List. Image by RT Edgar Toorak.
Sitting on approx. 4,249sqm land, just 10 minutes from the CBD, ‘Avon Court’ is one of Melbourne’s finest mansion estate properties.
The elegant Victorian residence has been restored and extended with a contemporary renovation to provide an exhaustive list of premium features, including an 18-seat cinema, teppanyaki bar, and a 10-foot outdoor TV.
For more photos visit our listing for 18-20 Shakespeare Grove Hawthorn on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 18-20 Shakespeare Grove Hawthorn here.
7. Toorak family luxury
Pictured: 19 Albany Road Toorak. For sale by Anthony Grimwade and Oliver Booth of RT Edgar Toorak. As seen on Luxury List. Image by RT Edgar Toorak.
Architect Drew Cole told WILLIAMS MEDIA his design aimed “to provide an environment that is a joy to inhabit” and this four-level Toorak home delivers.
Recently completed, the home enjoys a seven-seat cinema, games room, pool and alfresco area, and a rooftop entertaining terrace with stunning views.
For more photos visit our listing for 19 Albany Road Toorak on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 19 Albany Road Toorak here.
8. Miami-inspired waterfront
Pictured: 5 Grenoble Place Cleveland. For sale by Brenton Faehrmann and Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Place Bulimba.
Offering a life of prestige and indulgence with the picturesque Moreton Bay at your back doorstep, this Cleveland, Queensland residence is comparable to the luxury waterside homes in Miami, Florida.
The home’s entertaining options are endless - from a quiet night in your own movie theatre, to a meal in the private dining room, drinks in the gentleman’s bar or waterfront terrace, or even a workout in the well-appointed gym and steam room.
For more photos visit our listing for 5 Grenoble Place Cleveland on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 5 Grenoble Place Cleveland here.
9. Swan River luxe
Pictured: 96 Victoria Avenue Dalkeith. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Ray White Claremont.
Tucked away down a quiet driveway, this award-winning Dalkeith property is the epitome of luxe Australian style.
After the movie in the private cinema, dine out on the riverview alfresco balcony or enjoy the picturesque vista through huge windows which frame the Swan River panorama.
For more information read our article on 96 Victoria Avenue Dalkeith here.
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