George Lucas, the mastermind behind Star Wars, has reportedly acquired a luxury home in London for $52 million, marking one of the most significant real estate deals in the UK for 2025.
As reported, Lucas, at 81 years old, purchased the mansion in St John’s Wood through an off-market transaction last September. The identity of the previous owner remains unclear, but it’s believed to have been a notable lawyer.
While Lucas has primarily resided in California, sources suggest he’s eager to spend more time in London.
Although he hasn’t made any public comments regarding his property acquisitions, it’s noted that he might hold some reservations about certain investments, particularly related to Donald Trump’s policies. Still, he’s maintained a neutral stance on current American political affairs.
Much like many other celebrities, Lucas has called California home for a significant part of his life, opting for a sprawling estate near Nicasio instead of a classic Hollywood mansion.
This estate, known as Skywalker Ranch, spans 6,000 acres and features various structures, including a grand Victorian mansion that serves as Lucas’ primary residence.
The main house contains 50,000 square feet of living space, which includes a two-story research library, a 35-seat movie theater, a music room, and a sunroom.
Lucas personally envisioned Skywalker Ranch and worked with a local firm to create the space, completing it in 1985.
The architecture features vintage materials wherever possible. For instance, the redwood siding in the hallways comes from one of California’s earliest bridges, and the rock walls were built using stones found on-site.
Beyond just being a home, Skywalker Ranch hosts commercial facilities such as a 26-room bed and breakfast and a technical building that has played a pivotal role in many of Lucas’ projects.
Lucas first bought land in California in 1978 and expanded it over the years, resulting in a campus that’s been recognized as one of the most iconic in the film industry.
Located about 40 minutes north of San Francisco, the ranch is home to Skywalker Sound, a renowned facility for sound design and production.
This establishment features cutting-edge amenities including a vast technical building with a scoring stage, several mixing stages, sound design suites, and a theater for screenings.
Notably, the bed and breakfast accommodates guests from Lucas’ companies, featuring uniquely themed suites inspired by individuals he admires.
Additional guesthouses around the property serve as offices for filmmakers, each equipped with its own cinema for film screenings and reviews.
Though all the guesthouses were constructed in the 1980s, they reflect various architectural styles, adding a unique charm to the property.
In recent years, Lucas also introduced the expansive Skywalker Retreat, designed as a haven for filmmakers to brainstorm and conceptualize their ideas.
This retreat has been tailored to support the creative processes of Lucas’ production companies and is now open for like-minded businesses to experience.
The ranch also features a working Wagyu cattle ranch, organic gardens, an olive orchard, and a vineyard established in 1991, complementing Lucas’ impressive property portfolio in Marin County. He recently acquired a remarkable property in Carpinteria, California, which he’s spent years developing.
Originally, the site included a home bought in 2010 for $19.5 million, which Lucas completely remodeled into a stylish Cape Cod residence.
In 2019, he purchased an additional adjacent home for $28 million, which includes another Cape Cod residence, a guesthouse, a treehouse, and a barn.
There’s some uncertainty about whether Lucas plans to sell any of these properties, especially considering his more recent acquisitions.
If he were to divide his time in the UK, he wouldn’t be the only high-profile Hollywood figure to do so since Trump’s re-election in 2024.
Others like Eva Longoria and Ellen DeGeneres have made similar transitions, often attributing their motivations to the political climate in the U.S., while some, like Richard Gere, have been slower to link their relocations to political views despite earlier criticisms of Trump.
