Prestigious penthouse that inspired ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ lists in Seattle. See it
A dramatic residence inside the Escala building for sale in Seattle, Washington, is known to movie and book enthusiasts as the original Christian Grey home.
Yes, that Christian Grey.
The 5,170-square-foot dream apartment with breathtaking views of the city was actually the inspiration for the recognizable penthouse from the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series that eventually became a trio of movies starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan.
“The Escala penthouse in Seattle gained international fame as the fictional home of Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey series by E.L. James,” a news release on the residence said. “While the Escala is a real luxury condominium building in downtown Seattle, the penthouse as described in the books and movies is a fictionalized version, exaggerated for dramatic effect.”
It’s listed for $11.5 million.
Features inside the three-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse, per the listing, include:
Views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains
Hidden butler’s pantry
Balcony
Hardwood floors
Four parking spaces
While a lot of things look the same, in the books, the home included features like a private elevator, piano, a “Red Room of Pain” (soundproof room) and a rooftop terrace, the release mentions.
The building was featured in the trilogy, however.
“For the Fifty Shades movies, Escala’s exterior was used for establishing shots, but the penthouse interior was filmed on a set,” the release said. “The real penthouses in Escala don’t have Christian Grey’s exact layout, the ‘Red Room,’ or some of the ultra-high-tech features seen in the books.”
The listing is held by Phil Greely of The Agency Seattle.
This story was originally published February 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM with the headline "Prestigious penthouse that inspired ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ lists in Seattle. See it."