For Your Eyes Only: James Bond Star Sir Roger Moore’s Former Home Hits the Market

Appleton House, the majestic estate once belonging to Sir Roger Moore, is up for sale. Set on the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, an area renowned for its natural beauty, and enjoying views across the 1st fairway of Stinchcombe Hill’s renowned golf course, the former residence of the late Sir Roger Moore, celebrated for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, the suave and unflappable secret agent 007, has been listed for sale for £2,100,000.

Sir Roger Moore, who brought a unique charm and sophistication to the role of Bond through the 1970s and early 1980s, starred in memorable films such as “Live and Let Die,” “The Spy Who Loved Me,” and “Moonraker”. His tenure as Bond is noted for its wit, elegance and the advent of more elaborate gadgets and international escapades, firmly entrenching the franchise in popular culture.

Appleton House offers buyers a taste of luxury and refined living befitting a true 007. The detached property boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms and spans an impressive 452.9 sq. m (4,875 sq. ft), arranged over two elegantly designed floors. The estate also includes a substantial 2.82 acres of landscaped gardens and wooded grounds, offering panoramic views over the Cotswold countryside and the Severn Vale to the Welsh Hills beyond.

The ground floor welcomes visitors with an elegant hallway that leads to an array of reception rooms, including a drawing room, formal sitting room, dining room, snug/cinema room and a stunning orangery.

With its raised terrace, the orangery offers the perfect vantage point to appreciate the surrounding landscape. The kitchen, utility and studio spaces complement the formal areas, providing a blend of grandeur and practicality ideal for both entertaining and comfortable family living.

The first floor houses the principal bedroom suite, complete with a walk-through dressing room, two additional double bedroom suites and three more double bedrooms, alongside a family bathroom and a separate shower room. For those looking for ancillary accommodation, the agents suggest that the southern wing of the property can be transformed into a one-bedroom annexe.

Outdoors, the property features a collection of outbuildings, including garden stores, a garage equipped with a gym and an office with kitchen facilities, while the estate’s grounds feature a formal garden, further expanses of woodland and a beautiful Romanesque outdoor swimming pool.

With its strategic location offering easy access to local towns and the broader region, including London, and its proximity to popular schools and recreational facilities, this estate could be the perfect pad for the discerning buyer seeking luxury and a “License to Thrill” history.