11 fly-in homes where you can park your plane
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Plush properties with parking for your private jet or chopper
Ever dreamt of owning a private jet and flying into your very own luxurious estate or sleek city penthouse? Bring the fantasy to life with these lavish fly-in pads from around the world.
From a gorgeous Australian compound with its own airstrip and hangar to a majestic brick manor in New York, where you can park your helicopter right outside, click or scroll on for the finest fly-in properties around. Buckle up and let's take off...
Northern Rivers estate, New South Wales, Australia
Known as Sedona, this awe-inspiring estate in Nobbys Creek, New South Wales, is undoubtedly one of Australia's most incredible homes. Sprawling 116 acres, the property boasts enough land to include not only a huge aircraft hangar, but a private 3,281-foot airstrip for exclusive fly-in, fly-out access – you might be able to spot the runway to the right of this image.
Northern Rivers estate, New South Wales, Australia
The house itself was rebuilt and extended in December 2020, by renowned Brisbane architect Tania J Coward. Reportedly, the then-homeowner asked Coward to create a home that would make the most of the amazing surrounding scenery.
Northern Rivers estate, New South Wales, Australia
Coward definitely succeeded! Every room is bright and free-flowing, with sliding glass doors that take full advantage of the views, which include nearby Mount Warning. Spread across a single floor, the newly built home has a stylish living room with a dining area and kitchen, defined by its vaulted ceiling and huge central fireplace, decorated with local stone. There are seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Northern Rivers estate, New South Wales, Australia
According to realestate.com.au, the home's runway dates back to the 1960s, when it was initially just a grass strip. It was then reconstructed and sealed in 1979, making it perfect for small planes and helicopters.
Northern Rivers estate, New South Wales, Australia
Of course, any pilot needs somewhere to properly store their favourite plane and luckily the property provides. There's a huge hangar that can accommodate up to seven aircraft. It's no wonder this pad sold in August 2023 for AUD$5.7 million, or £3 million ($3.7m).
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La Casa de Fe, Texas, USA
They say that everything is bigger in Texas and if La Casa de Fe is anything to go by, the rumours are true! This sprawling mega-mansion has everything a VIP could need to live a truly lavish life.
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La Casa de Fe, Texas, USA
Constructed in 2017, the ultra-modern home is made up of four buildings, including a nearly 8,000-square-foot main house. The Mediterranean-style residence benefits from large living areas with generous ceilings, custom stonework, stucco accent walls and picturesque arched windows. There’s a dramatic entrance, a formal living room, a dining room, a huge kitchen, five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
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La Casa de Fe, Texas, USA
Other spaces include the home's movie theatre, games room and hen house. Plus, there's a 200-panel solar farm that brings in enough energy to power the entire estate. Yet it's the home's grounds that might just be its best asset...
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La Casa de Fe, Texas, USA
Stretching 25 acres, the billionaire backyard comes complete with a pool house, an infinity pool, a hot tub, a fire pit and a putting green. There’s also a guest villa with its own kitchen and gym, as well as The Parisian Apartment. Overlooking a tennis court, this space provides a kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom – perfect for visiting guests.
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La Casa de Fe, Texas, USA
Of course, there's a private helipad and a 5,000-square-foot aircraft hangar, too, so the lucky owner can fly in and out whenever the need arises. The pricey American property is up for grabs right now, via Sotheby's International Realty, for just shy of £8.7 million ($11m). Have you got the budget to snap up this remarkable home?
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Falcon Brae Villa, Nelson, New Zealand
As luxurious as it is spectacular, Falcon Brae Villa is only outdone by the landscape that surrounds it. Located in Nelson, a city on the South Island of New Zealand, the mansion was built in 2019 and clearly no expense was spared.
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Falcon Brae Villa, Nelson, New Zealand
Thanks to its position on a tranquil hilltop in Stanley Brook, the 7,211-square-foot home captures remarkable vistas from every room, including Mount Arthur, the Motueka River and the million-acre Kahurangi National Park that lies next door. Step inside and you’ll be blown away by the home’s soaring ceilings, wall-to-wall windows and statement finishes – think stone fireplaces, glossy timber floors and curved elliptical roofs.
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Falcon Brae Villa, Nelson, New Zealand
The villa has endless living rooms, including a piano room, as well as three luxurious bedroom suites and a cosy ensuite bunk room. Each room has a private deck, allowing for amazing views no matter where you sleep. There’s also a chef’s kitchen, a butler’s pantry, a dining room, a home theatre, a games room and a gym.
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Falcon Brae Villa, Nelson, New Zealand
Amazingly, the house is entirely off-grid and comes complete with an integrated sound system. Outside, there are 180 acres of land, which includes a private helipad for easy access to the remote luxury home. But that isn't all!
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Falcon Brae Villa, Nelson, New Zealand
As well as an outdoor swimming pool and spa, there’s also a firepit, an outdoor kitchen and a secluded cedar hot tub that enjoys truly remarkable panoramic views. We can't think of anything better than taking a dip while soaking up this gorgeous scenery. If you've fallen in love, then the house is for sale right now for an undisclosed sum.
Landmark coastal property, Devon, UK
Known as Victoria House, this spectacular coastal home sits on a private gated estate beside the waterfront in Plymouth, Devon, and offers stunning views across the city’s picturesque harbour. Accessible via road, sea and air, the pad has a pretty cool spot to park your wings...
Landmark coastal property, Devon, UK
Previously for sale with Savills for just shy of £2 million ($2.5m), the panoramic property is set on approximately 2.5 acres of land and features a private helipad with unrestricted flying rights, as well as a 3,900-square-foot hangar where you can safely park your plane.
Landmark coastal property, Devon, UK
Finished to a high specification, the lavish home spans 6,540 square feet and offers an immaculate interior, with modern fixtures and glossy parquet floors. There are plenty of windows, too, including unique circular glazing elements that frame unrivalled views across Plymouth Sound and the Cattewater Estuary. Arranged over two floors, the Art Deco house boasts a decked terrace and a balcony, from which dreamy scenery can be savoured.
Landmark coastal property, Devon, UK
As well as eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, there's also an entrance hall, numerous reception rooms, a dining room, a kitchen and an office. There's also a self-contained, two-bedroom apartment and several other outbuildings that could be converted into accommodation, so it certainly isn't short on space. And that isn't all...
Landmark coastal property, Devon, UK
This luxury, aviator's estate also boasts its own spacious indoor swimming pool – perfect for cooling off after a long flight. Plus, the house is powered by an extensive solar array, which, according to Savills, not only means the home's energy bills are low but brings in an annual income of £3,500 ($4.4k).
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One Thousand Museum, Florida, USA
Designed by award-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid, the One Thousand Museum skyscraper sits on the waterfront overlooking Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. Completed in 2019, the apartment tower redefined the skyline of the city and upped the stakes when it comes to luxurious living.
One Thousand Museum, Florida, USA
Blending Hadid's iconic architectural style with innovation and art, the modern skyscraper features an awe-inspiring rooftop helipad, which is available on demand for lucky residents. It is currently the only helipad on a private residential tower on the entire east coast of America. This amazing real estate image shows the sky-high helipad in all its glory. But of course, this luxe feature is just one of many...
One Thousand Museum, Florida, USA
Inside, the building features duplex townhouses, as well as spectacular penthouse homes spread across the upper levels. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow residents to soak up the gorgeous surrounding cityscapes of Miami and its waterways. This apartment, for example, recently sold via Miami Condo Investments for £14.5 million ($18.3m) and offered a 9,200-square-foot interior, five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a free-flowing, open-plan layout with jaw-dropping views.
One Thousand Museum, Florida, USA
The development is Zaha Hadid Architect's first residential tower in the Western Hemisphere but we doubt it will be their last. In total, there are 84 properties over 62 floors and each one is completely turn-key, allowing lucky buyers to move straight in.
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One Thousand Museum, Florida, USA
As well as the helipad, residents benefit from a 24-hour security team, valet parking, a double-height aquatic centre, a lavish sky lounge with panoramic city views and – we're not joking – custom scenting throughout the communal areas. How's that for fancy?
Sustainable mansion, West Sussex, UK
If you're after a fly-in party home, then this property is sure to pique your interest. Nestled on 21 acres of idyllic parkland, the five-bedroom home can be found in the village of Plaistow, West Sussex, and comes with every bell and whistle imaginable, including its own landing lawn.
Sustainable mansion, West Sussex, UK
The ultra-modern, all-glass home was designed by German prefab builder, Huf Haus, meaning it was designed and constructed from sustainable materials, in a controlled factory setting. According to Mansion Global, it was shipped to the UK on 16 lorries and took just four months to be finished. Highly eco-friendly, the pad operates free of fossil fuels and has been described as "the UK's most sustainable mansion."
Sustainable mansion, West Sussex, UK
Inside, the contemporary home measures 6,000 square feet and benefits from oversized living spaces with soaring ceilings, extensive glass and sleek furnishings. Kitted out with smart home tech, everything from the lighting to the heating and shutters can be operated at the touch of a button.
Sustainable mansion, West Sussex, UK
As well as gorgeous living spaces and a luxe kitchen, the home also boasts a party room with a karaoke machine and a pool table, plus a home cinema and tennis court.
The property even offers staff accommodation, a three-acre trout lake and an ancient bluebell wood. When the house landed on the market in spring 2018 for £4.5 million ($5.7m), the buyer also gained an unrestricted helipad, enabling them to take off whenever they like.
Sustainable mansion, West Sussex, UK
As well as a huge lawn where the owner can set down their helicopter, the mansion even comes complete with a private hangar, so they can safely store their favourite toys!
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Stone Reef House, Florida, USA
This magnificent waterfront home can be found on the banks of the enchanting Florida Keys. Nestled inside a gated community on 2,500 acres of tropical parkland, the property is part of the renowned Ocean Reef Club and is serviced by a private airport with a 4,456-foot runway.
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Stone Reef House, Florida, USA
Ocean Reef Club is considered one of America’s finest private estates and boasts a resident’s spa, a 175-slip marina, several championship golf courses and first-class tennis facilities.
Residents of this exclusive community also benefit from access to a private medical centre, a gourmet supermarket and a veterinary clinic.
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Stone Reef House, Florida, USA
The property itself offers an exquisite Caribbean-style interior, with hardwood flooring, a granite kitchen and hand-carved wooden finishes. Encompassing four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, Stone Reef House is a roomy 4,434 square feet.
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Stone Reef House, Florida, USA
Step outside and soak up the spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean and the breathtaking Florida Keys, or take a dip in the tranquil infinity swimming pool, secluded in the estate's private tropical garden.
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Stone Reef House, Florida, USA
Previously on the market with Sotheby’s International Realty for a cool £11.5 million ($14.5m), this unforgettable property enjoys access to this huge, residents-only airport and even boasts its very own private helipad for easy access to and from the Ocean Reef Club estate. What more could you want?
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Villa Salmanazar, Côte d'Azur, France
Magnificent Villa Salmanazar finds itself on the tropical coastline of the French Riviera. Perched on a hillside in Ramatuelle, the spectacular property overlooks picture-perfect Pampelonne Bay in Saint-Tropez.
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Villa Salmanazar, Côte d'Azur, France
The lavish pad can be approached by helicopter and comes with its very own landing zone on the lawn, certified by Heli Securite. The home also boasts a state-of-the-art gym, games room and massage room.
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Villa Salmanazar, Côte d'Azur, France
Positioned on a quiet rural road alongside acres of dreamy vineyards, the breathtaking villa comes with almost one and a half acres of formal gardens, complete with an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace.
It even has a self-contained one-bedroom apartment that's an ideal space for hosting VIP guests.
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Villa Salmanazar, Côte d'Azur, France
Covering 6,458 square feet, the home's interior is spacious and homely, with Provencal-style furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views over the dazzling landscape of the Côte d'Azur, drawing the outside in and creating a dramatic inside-outside layout.
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Villa Salmanazar, Côte d'Azur, France
There are five generous ensuite bedrooms, with the master suite spread across an entire floor. The space comes complete with a private study, a dressing area and a large private terrace with panoramic ocean vistas.
Less than five minutes away from breathtaking Pampelonne Beach, the lavish property was last for sale in 2017 for €19.9 million, which equates to £17.1 million ($21.4m).
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Longview estate, New Hampshire, USA
Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this impressive country estate was declared "New Hampshire’s most expensive home" when it hit the market in 2014 for £39 million ($49m).
Known as the Longview Estate, the property's price was later cut three times, after failing to attract a buyer. Eventually, it was listed for just £15.8 million ($19.8m), which is one serious discount!
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Longview estate, New Hampshire, USA
So, what makes this home demand such a high asking price? Well, for starters, the estate is made up of three separate lots, set in over 19 acres of picturesque grounds. There's a landscaped garden complete with a private helicopter pad and several tennis courts. Plus, the pad itself is utterly stunning, with endless kerb appeal and a rather enormous interior.
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Longview estate, New Hampshire, USA
The seemingly unsellable home was built in 2004 and is home to two large buildings, offering over 63,000 square feet of interior space. There's a 7,655-square-foot barn-style property and a tea house with lake views.
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Longview estate, New Hampshire, USA
The property is accessed through a grand gated entrance. An imposing driveway leads up through six acres of manicured gardens, complete with two boathouses, several docks, a stone amphitheatre and even a waterside cottage. It's fair to say that this dwelling comes with some incredible extras...
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Longview estate, New Hampshire, USA
One of the estate’s most exciting features is its incredible infinity pool, set within a private cave grotto. Plus with 12 bedrooms and 26 bathrooms in total, this elegant American estate has all the space you could possibly want – and more!
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Fawn Bluff, British Columbia, Canada
Located in British Columbia, Canada, Fawn Bluff is an exceptional rural retreat surrounded by cycling and hiking trails. The home features its own private dock, boat house and waterfront helipad, ideal for homeowners on the go.
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Fawn Bluff, British Columbia, Canada
Built in 2008, this idyllic estate boasts 340 acres of land, including a private lake. There's no shortage of accommodation, with Fawn Bluff sleeping up to 30 people across four buildings, each designed in a rustic chalet style with exposed timber and cosy furnishings.
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Fawn Bluff, British Columbia, Canada
There's a generous 7,956 square feet of inside space, encompassing 11 bedrooms and as many bathrooms. Vast swathes of windows keep the property light and bright, while glazed doors in the bedrooms lead out onto a spacious exterior veranda, overlooking the forest below.
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Fawn Bluff, British Columbia, Canada
Perched on Canada’s Emerald Edge and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, the smallholding has a gorgeous rustic charm and comes complete with a timber-clad kitchen, Alpine-style fixtures, exposed stonework and numerous fireplaces – perfect for cosy nights in!
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Fawn Bluff, British Columbia, Canada
Unsurprisingly, the woodland retreat came with a rather impressive price tag, when it landed on the real estate market in 2018. Sold via Christie’s International Real Estate, the place was priced at CAD$29 million, or £17 million ($21.4m), leading HGTV to ask whether the property was the world’s most expensive log cabin.
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Majestic brick manor, New York, USA
This majestic brick manor lies in Melville, an affluent hamlet on Long Island, New York. Enclosed by over two acres, the lavish residence looks like a historic fairytale estate, but the place was actually built in 2007, meaning it benefits from all the latest mod-cons – including a lawn where you can land your helicopter!
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Majestic brick manor, New York, USA
Measuring 7,500 square feet, the stately home is both spacious and sophisticated, with custom millwork, exotic quarter-sawn wood floors and imported marble. Some of the rooms benefit from seemingly endless ceilings, while huge windows draw the eyes outside.
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Majestic brick manor, New York, USA
As well as formal living rooms, a dining room and a plush kitchen, there are also six bedrooms and six pretty pricey bathrooms, finished with exquisite design details, free-standing bathtubs, huge walk-in showers and plenty of natural stone.
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Majestic brick manor, New York, USA
The remarkable home has plenty of cool added extras, too, including an indoor squash court, a basketball court, a gym, a games room and a home theatre. Highly energy-efficient, it also has geothermal heating and cooling, as well as underfloor heating throughout.
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Majestic brick manor, New York, USA
Surrounded by a lush parkland and English-inspired gardens, the house also benefits from an outdoor heated pool, a security system and, quite amazingly, a heated driveway. No wonder this pad is currently for sale for a cool £6 million ($7.5m). Sadly, we don't know whether the helicopter is included in the price!
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