Renowned filmmaker George Lucas, the creative force behind the Star Wars franchise, has quietly acquired a high‑end London residence in what is reported to be one of the most expensive real‑estate transactions in the UK this year. The deal, executed in September and only now publicly reported, saw Lucas pay roughly £40 million (approx. US $52.3 million) for a mansion located in a prestigious enclave of north‑west London.
The property, previously owned by a senior City lawyer, brings together significant capital, legacy status and a prime geographic footprint. The transaction underlines both Lucas’s continuing financial clout and the sustained strength of the luxury London property market even amid wider economic uncertainty.
While Lucas is best known for his on‑screen achievements, this acquisition signals his personal real‑estate ambitions. The scale of the investment — among the highest in Britain this year — suggests the purchase is both a lifestyle choice and a strategic asset.
At a moment when global ultra‑wealthy buyers are increasingly looking to secure residences in culturally rich and politically stable cities, London remains a top target. Lucas’s move reinforces that trend, placing one of cinema’s most influential creators in a setting typically favoured by global financiers, business leaders and high‑net‑worth individuals.
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