Art Deco Perth cinema for sale for first time
The heritage-listed Cygnet Theatre, located in the southern Perth suburb of Como, has been listed for sale for the first time.
The historic 1938-built cinema and coffee shop comes with a day spa.
It is expected to fetch more than $10 million.
Originally named The Como Theatre, it was designed by William Leighton for cinema pioneer James Stiles.
The art deco-style theatre is on the state’s Heritage Register.
The theatre is one of the most intact art deco cinemas in Australia.
The Como Theatre was renamed the Cygnet Theatre in 1968.
In 2013 the theatre got a $100,000 State Government heritage grant used to upgrade wiring and to install a digital projector.
The site is being sold by Mr Stiles’ son through Rob Selid of Burgess Rawson and Bryan Cousins of Allied Property Consultant.
The site is leased on a monthly basis as a single screen cinema as part of the Grand Cinemas franchise.
Offers on the property at 12-16 Preston Street close November 22.
