Callum Turner’s James Bond buzz puts spotlight on $9 million London home with Dua Lipa which has an underground pool and private cinema

British actor Callum Turner is reportedly among the final contenders to play James Bond, with screen tests for the iconic 007 role expected to take place in London this weekend. Turner, who is married to pop star Dua Lipa, is among the actors being considered to replace Daniel Craig, whose final appearance as the legendary British spy came in the 2021 film No Time to Die. While Turner’s potential move into the world of 007 has put his career in the spotlight, his life with Dua Lipa is also drawing attention for a different reason: their lavish $9 million London home.

According to Homearchieves.com, Dua Lipa reportedly purchased the property in West Hampstead, north-west London, for £6.75 million (around $9 million) in 2020. The Victorian house is being transformed with several luxury features, including an underground swimming pool, a private cinema and a music studio. The renovation is reportedly expected to cost an additional £3 million (around $4 million).

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Inside Callum Turner and Dua Lipa's house

Dua Lipa, a local girl-turned-global superstar paid £6.75 million for the Victorian property at the start of 2020. Plans drawn by architect 4M Group — which created the first Kosovo Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2012 — showed a subterranean swimming pool hidden beneath the back garden, steam room, shower and changing room as well as a cinema and studio.

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One of the most striking additions planned for the house is a subterranean swimming pool beneath the back garden. The basement expansion is also set to include a steam room, shower and changing area, creating a private wellness space within the property.

The renovation plans also include a private cinema and a music studio, giving the couple dedicated spaces for entertainment and creative work. A studio waiting area and lobby are part of the proposed design, while the wider renovation includes a new family room and changes to the rear extension.

The plans include a library, drawing room, dining room, pantry and garden room, alongside a green roof over the new extension. The project aims to combine the original Victorian property with modern amenities.

Renovation faced objections

The ambitious makeover did not receive approval immediately. The renovation plans faced objections from a local conservation group, which raised concerns about green space, trees and drainage. Despite opposition from the local neighbourhood forum, Camden council green lit the project this year.