Tom Cruise Allegedly Packed Up His $47 Million Knightsbridge Penthouse in Record Time

Tom Cruise’s Knightsbridge penthouse has long been one of the most talked-about celebrity residences in London. The roughly 10,000-square-foot, six-bedroom apartment occupies the entire top floor of a historic 19th-century building overlooking Hyde Park. And it has been marketed at around £35 million, placing it among the most expensive lateral penthouses in the capital. In early 2026, several outlets reported that he had vacated the penthouse following a violent robbery at a nearby luxury watch store, citing security concerns in the area. Here’s what to know about the reported move.

Tom Cruise allegedly left his $47 million UK penthouse

Tom Cruise might’ve left his Knightsbridge penthouse for good. The residence occupies the entire top floor of Wellington Court, a 19th-century structure originally built as the riding school for the Second Duke of Wellington before its conversation into luxury residential use in Victorian times, according to Billionaire. Spanning roughly 10,000 square feet, the lateral apartment reportedly has the largest Hyde Park–facing rooftop terrace of any penthouse in Knightsbridge. This feature has helped justify its reported £35 million ($47 million) price tag.

The space boasts mirror-lined ceilings, black oak parquet flooring, and a Swarovski crystal-lined bar. Amenities include a private cinema room, spa and gym facilities, and multiple entertaining spaces. The penthouse has also housed other A-list tenants over the years, including Rihanna, reinforcing its reputation as one of London’s most exclusive and recognizable celebrity residences.

According to the Daily Mail, Cruise abruptly left the residence to return to the U.S. in January 2026. The concierge was allegedly left “stunned” by the exit. Sources claim that staff removed boxes from the premises.

An insider told the publication that “it all happened very quickly.”

“Tom loved London,” they said. “He loved where he lived, he would get up and go for a run around Hyde Park in the mornings. … It’s most strange. The U.K. became both his professional headquarters and private playground, with discrete dates, tightly-guarded movements, and late-night arrivals. England became far more than just a filming base.”

Speculation suggests that Tom Cruise allegedly left the property following a violent nearby robbery

Reports in the U.K. press noted a daytime robbery at a luxury watch retailer in the Knightsbridge area in early 2026. According to The Standard, the Rolex store was located within the One Hyde Park complex near several ultra-luxury residences. No reports suggest the robbery has a direct connection to nearby apartments. Law enforcement confirmed the robbery, but did not comment on any impact the incident may have had on residents.

Separately, outlets, such as the Daily Mail, reported that Tom Cruise was no longer residing at his Knightsbridge penthouse around the same period. This has led to speculation that Cruise’s abrupt departure has a direct connection to the robbery. A source allegedly close to Cruise told the Daily Mail that the actor felt the area was becoming “less safe by the week.”

Cruise has not made public statements regarding the property. No official reason has been given for his departure. Coverage linking the timing of the move to broader security concerns has been attributed to unnamed sources and media reporting, rather than confirmed statements from Cruise or his representatives.

Is the ‘Mission: Impossible’ actor headed to the Cotswolds?

Tom Cruise has recently been linked to the Cotswolds. According to The Standard and other British outlets, Cruise’s personal assistant was spotted surveying multi-million-pound properties in the area. This suggests that the actor is at least exploring the possibility of establishing a base there. Additional reporting has narrowed speculation to Charlbury in West Oxfordshire, a town on the edge of the Cotswolds with direct rail links to London.

The Cotswolds have attracted a growing roster of celebrities in recent years. In 2025, Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly bought a plot of land to build upon in the area. Ellen DeGeneres also famously moved there with her wife, Portia de Rossi.