Historic 'Batman Begins' Wayne Manor faces seizure over repair deadline

The real-life Wayne Manor from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, Mentmore Towers in Buckinghamshire, is at the centre of a preservation battle after the Grade I-listed mansion was served with a formal repairs notice. The property could ultimately face a compulsory purchase order if its owners fail to take action, while authorities have also required specialist bat surveys before restoration work can proceed.Mentmore Towers, the sprawling country house that doubled as Bruce Wayne’s iconic home in Batman Begins, has been described as being in “very bad” condition by Historic England. Buckinghamshire Council has now issued a listed-building repairs notice, saying the work is “reasonably necessary for the proper preservation” of the historic property.The notice comes amid concerns over the deterioration of the mansion, including its roofs, chimneys, rooflights, roof lanterns and leadwork. Photographs included in the notice reportedly show cracks in walls, broken windows and ivy-covered walls.