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    James Bond films track the agent’s vagabond lifestyle, spending one night in London and the next in Montenegro. But if Bond could settle down, he might choose this mansion in Delray Beach, Florida.

    Villa Skyfall, a newly constructed, about 23,000-square-foot home in Delray Beach, about 20 miles south of Palm Beach, Florida, hit the market priced at $85 million. The owners, developer team Aldo and Fiorenna Stark, bought the property in 2024 for $5,850,000, according to property records, and finished the home this year.

    “They build homes that they personally would live in, that they would enjoy,” Douglas Elliman agent Senada Adžem told Business Insider. “His inspiration and lifelong appreciation for James Bond definitely played a role here.”

    The house is loud and literally glittering, clad in backlit onyx and natural materials throughout, and listing agent Adžem knows it’s not for everyone.

    “You’re appealing to not just a fan of James Bond and a very dramatic look and inspiration, but you’re appealing to someone who loves it as is,” she said. “This is not a home for someone who’s going to want to move in and say, ‘I want to make it light, white, and bland.’ This is for someone who really wants something unique and unapologetic in terms of design and very dramatic in terms of design.”

    Bond himself might want something a little more muted, but there is an automotive gallery with room for a few Aston Martins. Take a look inside this Bond-inspired mansion.

    Aldo and Fiorenna Stark bought the property and built it in 14 months.


    Aerial view of a large illuminated estate with pools, landscaped grounds, and surrounding trees at sunset.

    An aerial view of the mansion in South Florida.

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    Aldo Stark is the owner of Prestige Design Homes, a development firm in South Florida, and has built a number of luxury homes, including another Bond-like mansion — Villa Spectre — which sold for $55 million in 2024.

    The home’s namesake, Skyfall, pays homage to the third film in the Daniel Craig Bond universe.


    Modern stone-and-glass building exterior with illuminated vertical lights under a colorful sunset sky.

    The concrete exterior of the mansion.

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    The film takes Bond back to his childhood home in Scotland — the inspiration for the Florida mansion, kind of.

    “If you watch the movie, the original home is in Scotland, and it’s very, very grand,” Adžem said. “But in this case, it’s sort of the Florida interpretation.”

    The Starks were thinking about living in the home themselves.


    Luxurious illuminated lobby with marble columns, gold vertical light fixtures, glass doors, and large floral arrangements.

    The home’s foyer.

    Daniel Petroni

    “At the time, Aldo was building two homes and one of them was going to be their personal residence,” Adžem said. “They decided to make this their spec home that they were going to sell.”

    While the home itself draws a lot of attention, the property boasts privacy and security.


    Luxurious high-ceiling lounge with gold chandeliers, marble tables, curved seating, large windows, and decorative shelving.

    A living room.

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    The community where the home is located, Stone Creek Ranch, is guarded with armed security 24/7 — so even Bond couldn’t penetrate it.

    “Most of the clients who have come through over the past few years through Stone Creek Ranch that we’ve sold the properties to, and even the prospects who are coming to see Villa Skyfall now, really value their privacy,” Adžem said. “They’re fiercely guarded and private.”

    Even though the outside is heavily guarded, the inside invites entertaining.


    Luxury lounge interior with gold chandeliers, marble finishes, sofas, armchairs, and large windows.

    A living room.

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    “There is a functionality on the floor plan that’s really special for entertaining, but also for someone who wants their privacy, who wants security,” Adžem said.

    The chef’s kitchen has a separate door, so dinner parties won’t be cluttered.


    Luxury open-plan kitchen and living area with marble finishes, chandeliers, large windows, and modern seating.

    One of the home’s kitchens.

    Daniel Petroni

    “The chef’s kitchen is behind the concealed door,” Adžem said. “There’s a gorgeous green marble, and it has a concealed door that leads to the dining room. So if you have a chef cooking, the staff can bring the food to the dining area.”

    Adžem pictures the buyer as someone with a public image who will benefit from hiding away in their own sanctuary.


    Luxurious dining room with a long set table, floral centerpieces, gold hanging decor, and cars visible behind glass.

    The dining room.

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    “I do see someone with a big public life who really respects and appreciates their privacy and the security of their family,” Adžem said. “And I do believe it’s going to be someone who wants a signature Aldo Stark residence that’s a trophy home.”

    Adžem said in just two weeks on the market, she’s shown it to several high-profile celebrities.


    Luxurious wood-paneled bedroom suite with chandeliers, sofas, decorative shelving, flowers, and gold-accented furnishings.

    The primary suite in the home.

    Daniel Petroni

    “What they all have in common is that they want a compound that’s going to resemble their own private resort,” she said. “They have a separate staff quarters. They have big guest quarters, and then they have very lavish amenities, so they don’t necessarily need to leave the home if they don’t want to. And they can entertain in a very grand way at their property.”

    Stark built the home for someone like Bond: someone who makes room for work but enjoys a luxurious life.


    Luxury lounge interior with leather chairs, round table, illuminated shelving, wood ceiling, and large crystal chandelier.

    The upper level of the two-story office.

    Daniel Petroni

    “He wanted something that is appealing to a family or a person who loves the car gallery, loves having the two-story office space, and when it comes to entertainment, will appreciate a home that’s really great for the family and for entertaining,” Adžem said.

    It wouldn’t be a Bond house without some clever features — like hidden rooms.


    A composite image of a bookshelf that conceals a hidden room.

    A hidden entrance disguised as a shelf.

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    “There are a few safe rooms with concealed doors and hidden areas,” Adžem said. “I thought it was really fun to have, and it’s a great feature anyway, but there are many safes throughout the home that are concealed.”

    Bond is known for his sharp wardrobe, and could benefit from a closet like this.


    Luxurious boutique closet with illuminated central staircase, glass displays, marble counters, and white orchid arrangements.

    A boutique closet.

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    “The closet is extraordinary,” Adžem said. “It’s not even a closet. It’s actually a boutique-style dressing area with even a high-tech security component in order to open the watch display.”

    The poker room may be a nod to the first installment of Craig Bond films, Casino Royale.


    Luxurious wood-and-marble poker room with ring chandeliers, a large table, black chairs, shelves, and wall-mounted screens.

    A poker room in the home.

    Daniel Petroni

    “The hidden poker lounge is pretty Bond-worthy,” Adžem said. “It’s behind a massive concealed door — like a display door — to enter the secret poker lounge.”

    You can enjoy a nice martini in the home’s bar — shaken, not stirred, of course.


    Luxurious lounge bar with illuminated chandeliers, marble shelving, bar stools, seating area, and a central pool table.

    The bar inside the home.

    Daniel Petroni

    “I think the bar rivals the most extraordinary bars in the world, including hotel bars and boutique hotel bars,” Adžem said. “I think the bar, you could definitely get your martini there and enjoy.”

    And of course, Bond needs room for his Aston Martin collection.


    Classic silver Aston Martin car displayed on a circular platform in a modern luxury interior lobby.

    An Aston Martin on display in the home.

    Daniel Petroni

    Aldo Stark has a personal car collection that rivals Bond’s, including an Aston Martin DB5 that was featured in Skyfall, Adžem said. Unfortunately for the next buyer, the car collection is leaving with Stark.

    “Honestly, his cars are like his babies,” Adžem said on whether she asked Stark to include some cars in the sale. “He is very strictly protective of them, so I didn’t even ask.”

    To keep up with the luxury homes of the times, Villa Skyfall is outfitted with many wellness features.


    Luxurious indoor pool room with a large chandelier, green walls, lounge seating, and screens showing forest scenes.

    An indoor pool within the wellness center.

    Daniel Petroni

    “The wellness area is Amazon-rainforest-inspired,” Adžem said. “The bespoke crystal chandeliers resemble large raindrops. That onyx is very, very rare.”

    There’s also a Himalayan salt room, a steam room, and a couples massage area.

    Also, if the next owner wants to try some new styles, there’s a salon on the property.


    Luxurious salon interior with green marble counters, illuminated mirrors, styling chairs, shampoo chairs, shelves, and floral decor.

    A salon inside a mansion.

    Daniel Petroni

    “There is a Parisian-inspired beauty salon for men or women, so you can have a haircut and you can get your makeup done,” Adžem said. “It’s a really cool space to get ready, and it’s connected to the primary bath. It features a very special marble that was used by the Cartier boutique in Paris.”

    If you’re a fan of the Bond movies, there’s a theater room to watch them — or something else.


    Luxury conference and screening room with marble surfaces, leather seats, and a large display showing a waterfront skyline.

    A theater inside the home.

    Daniel Petroni

    “It’s fully soundproofed, and it has the most gorgeous design inside, including top-of-the-line chairs,” Adžem said. “They have heating, they have cooling, they have massage, and they have the 4D component — basically like when the chairs correspond to what’s happening in the movie.”

    And for relaxation, there’s an outdoor pool and cabanas.


    Modern illuminated poolside pavilion with water curtains, seating, and a television at twilight.

    The cabana by the pool.

    Daniel Petroni

    “The pool and outdoor area are really special,” Adžem said. “It reminds you of a five-star resort in that it has water features and Alfresco’s dining areas.”

    The outdoor area has more than just a pool.


    Illuminated modern luxury residence with glass walls, courtyard lawn, lounge beds, and a blue-lit swimming pool at dusk.

    The outdoor pool.

    Daniel Petroni

    According to Adžem, the outdoor area also features a basketball court, a sports court for pickleball, and mini golf.

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