In the world of sexy fictional books, Christian Grey's Seattle penthouse is one of the hottest commodities out there. According to E L James's series, the dominant businessman lives in the sleek Escala high-rise [1] that actually exists in real life. Since the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2011, the building has become a major tourist attraction.
Curious visitors aside, you can actually live in one of these luxurious apartments yourself. Last year, the average Escala apartment went for $882,500. This year, there are six new penthouses available on the top two floors of the building. Take a look at the two-bedroom, two-bathroom listing Escala is providing as a visual for curious buyers. The $2 million space on the 24th floor is currently under contract, but it will certainly give you an idea of where Christian and Ana rendezvous. Keep reading to tour the modern pad.
Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff [2], Escala [3]
The homes at Escala are designed to showcase the Seattle views with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The downstairs area is a 30,000-square-foot club-like facility with full-service concierge.
The lounge areas are sleek and modern.
Guests can wait for you on the cozy main floor.
The 5,100-square-foot custom-designed penthouses include cherry hardwood floors.
Views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains can be seen from the homes as well.
The wine cave dining room has climate-controlled wine storage.
So is this the bedroom that Ana and Christian would be in when they're not in the Red Room?
The bathroom is complete with spa-like sinks and a granite shower.
The kitchen is seamlessly laid out next to the living room in the open floor plan.
The wine storage in the penthouse will blow your mind.
A furnished courtyard with a stone fireplace can be used by Escala residents.
The private theater can be transformed into a boardroom big enough for 20 people.
The building also offers a spa with treatment rooms.
The massive windows capture lots of natural light.
The unique views can be seen from the penthouse's terrace.