11 amazing party houses you wish you owned

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Dream of being the host(ess) with the most(ess)? What you need is a ready-made party pad that will impress your guests and make you the talk of the town. From huge scuba-quariums to secret bars and dancefloors, these houses are made for entertaining...

Country house with a secret pub, Shropshire, England

Savills

What a home for entertaining! This Victorian house, named Edgeley – with seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and eight reception rooms – is believed to date back to 1858 and boasts a feature pool, tennis courts, billiards room, entertaining areas and even its own pub, The Edgeley Arms.

Country house with a secret pub, Shropshire, England

Savills

The cellar has been completely converted into its own private pub, with exposed brickwork throughout. It has red and white wine cellars, a large dining area, a bar, billiards table and a dartboard. There’s no reason to head to your local when you have this party space under your home.

Country house with a secret pub, Shropshire, England

Savills

The vaulted ceilings of the basement give the space an intimate feeling and really transport you away from the Arts and Crafts style of the home above. In one area there is a pool table just screaming out for a tournament.

Country house with a secret pub, Shropshire, England

Savills

And in another area, there is a rustic dining table just perfect for casual dining. The home really is ideal for entertaining and strikes a great balance between formal and less formal rooms and areas. While it retains a lot of original features, it is wonderfully suited to modern living.

Country house with a secret pub, Shropshire, England

Savills

In addition to the basement pub there is also a billiards room in the main house, with its own bar area. Located in what was originally the property’s chapel, with a stained glass window and the original wooden floor, it is an ideal space for entertaining with friends. The home is currently on the market for £1.2 million ($1.5m) with Savills if you fancy living there!

Striking mansion with pool, British Columbia, Canada

Sotheby's International Realty

Metchosin, British Columbia, Canada is home to this award-winning architectural monument sat upon a sprawling 67 acres overlooking the ocean at the southern end of Vancouver Island. Its designer Marko Simcic has created one of the most breathtaking homes with plenty of party features for entertaining.

Striking mansion with pool, British Columbia, Canada

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The 10,700 square-feet property is the most striking build with glass exterior and interior walls, juxtaposed floors, combined raw materials and elaborate views. Its exterior pool is set into the ground with transparent surrounds, giving a view under the water. It has a contemporary structural roof which blends the interior and exterior areas of the home. The pool adjoins a barbecue and seating area making this ideal for summer parties.

Striking mansion with pool, British Columbia, Canada

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There are six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home cinema, spa, library and even a billiards room. Its kitchen, with panoramic views of the shoreline, boasts a large banquet table for hosting elaborate dinner parties and family get-togethers.

Striking mansion with pool, British Columbia, Canada

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When dinner is done, head to one of the property’s stunning living areas with comfortable sofas to soak in the atmosphere and the stunning external scenery. Gather together beside the floor-to-ceiling window at the grand piano for the perfect finish to any evening. Currently on the market for just under £7.5 million ($9.95m), this fabulous home is available to buy from Sotheby’s.

Stylish mansion with a bar, Beaconsfield, England

Bovingdons

This gorgeous property, named Heathcote, is a magnificent Arts and Crafts-style new country mansion located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire in England. Constructed to an extravagant specification by award-winning developers Oakeve, it offers over 9,900 square feet of opulent accommodation.

Stylish mansion with a bar, Beaconsfield, England

Bovingdons

It is the very essence of luxury, with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and seven reception rooms for entertaining. If you're looking for a party home, then this has the space to celebrate with all your friends and family. Its multi award-winning designer has thought of everything, from full aspect glazing, luxury kitchen, banquet dining, a wine cellar, bar, cinema room, lavish bedrooms and landscaped grounds.

Stylish mansion with a bar, Beaconsfield, England

Bovingdons

When entertaining, the showcase wine room, adjoining the dining area, is surely going to impress guests. Imagine being able to present your favourite tipples and wine collection over dinner. It's climate controlled and stores wine to the very best condition.

Stylish mansion with a bar, Beaconsfield, England

Bovingdons

After dinner, you can take your guests through to your cocktail bar area. With comfy seating and a full-working bar, there's no need to hop into town. Relax, unwind and entertain here in your very own luxury bar. Just look at that light fixture! Champers, anyone?

Stylish mansion with a bar, Beaconsfield, England

Bovingdons

In the evenings, relax with friends and family in your lavish cinema room. With a full surround-sound cinema set up, this space is perfect for hosting movie nights or watching your favourite box sets. This particular home also features remote-controlled black-out blinds to create a near-perfect theatre environment. The best news? You can buy this house! It is currently on the market for just under £6 million ($7.9m) Head over to Bovingdons to see it in all its glory.

Hillside home with aquarium pool, Bandol, France

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Wow! You won't believe your eyes when you see the incredible architecture of this build. Designed with an internal 91-feet aquarium swimming pool that is built into multiple levels, it is a true party home. Situated in Bandol, France, the property is built into the hillside with sea and country views.

Hillside home with aquarium pool, Bandol, France

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The best bit is this magnificent pool that's been incorporated into the living space. The home is available for rental on Airbnb and sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Hillside home with aquarium pool, Bandol, France

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Designed by Rudy Ricciotti, the home is spacious, open-plan and a beautiful example of great architecture. Spread across 10,000 square feet, the elongated villa is built across four levels that overlap one another. It features glass ceilings, passageways and breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery.

Hillside home with aquarium pool, Bandol, France

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A swimming pool is built with aquarium-style viewing windows, into the side of the home, so you can watch as people swim past. It may not feel very private, but the property itself is very secluded, set up high in the hills and surrounded by vineyards. It's totally detached from the rest of the world.

Hillside home with aquarium pool, Bandol, France

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With all the facilities you would require, including a luxury kitchen with all mod-cons, it is the perfect place to head with friends and family for a special occasion. Imagine sipping cocktails on the rooftop, beside the pool in the height of summer.

Georgian mansion with entertainment floor, Weybridge, England

Barton Wyatt

An imposing mansion built in the Georgian-style that has all the modern features you could want for a party house. It looks elegant from the outside, but the inside will take your breath away. It has over 15,500 square feet of accommodation with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five receptions and an adjoining secondary home.

Georgian mansion with entertainment floor, Weybridge, England

Barton Wyatt

The top floor of the property comprises an entire grand entertainment suite. In addition to the house having a gym, pool and cinema room, the second floor is dedicated entirely to entertaining and socialising. It has a pool table, complementing the room's purple decor, a bar, seating and a dance floor.

Georgian mansion with entertainment floor, Weybridge, England

Barton Wyatt

In the centre of the grand entertainment suite is a light void worthy of the ritziest nightclub, giving the room that extra sensation of opulence. With a bar, seating, built-in speakers and room to dance, this is the ultimate in party space.

Georgian mansion with entertainment floor, Weybridge, England

Barton Wyatt

In addition to the generously sized entertainment suite, the property has a gorgeous spa-like indoor pool. With impeccable design features, loungers and a door to the outdoor area, the pool is beautiful. Imagine the amazing parties you could have!

Georgian mansion with entertainment floor, Weybridge, England

Barton Wyatt

Curling up with friends and family in the cinema room is the perfect end to a busy day. With comfortable, lavish sofas and a large tv and cinema screen, the room is perfect for watching your favourite movies. Want to own this home yourself? It's on the market for £6 million ($7.9m) and you can see more about it at Barton Wyatt.

Private estate with golf course, Orpington, England

Strutt & Parker

Imagine living on your own golf course! This exceptional residence, the Lakeside Estate, comprises 111 acres, including 15 acres of manicured gardens and grounds. It is completely private, creating a tranquil and secure retreat to host friends and family.

Private estate with golf course, Orpington, England

Strutt & Parker

The main house was refurbished in 2008 to an exquisite standard and offers four reception rooms and five ensuite bathrooms with fabulous views across the properties grounds.

Private estate with golf course, Orpington, England

Strutt & Parker

With large rooms for entertaining, including this long lounge overlooking the garden and pool, it boasts plenty of space for parties. Tucked away in Orpington the property isn't far from London, but has the space for luxury parties away from the city.

Private estate with golf course, Orpington, England

Strutt & Parker

It even has its own bar and wine room leading onto the large drawing room and sitting room. You could host golfing weekends with friends, dinner parties, cocktail evenings and family birthdays, all from the privacy of your own home. The estate is completely private with no public rights of way on the 115 acres of land.

Private estate with golf course, Orpington, England

Strutt & Parker

The properties surrounding land, which was originally farmland, has been transformed into an immaculate private golf course. It adjoins the mansion's gardens, so you can walk from the home straight onto the course.

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

Now a house doesn't get much more party than this! Known as The Summer House in Southampton, New York, this incredible home has nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and 23,000 square feet of interior space. It has pristine decor and offers everything you could ever need for entertaining – pools, golf, tennis courts, basketball courts, bars, spas, saunas, home cinema, a library and so much more!

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

Its home movie theatre has a raised floor, just like you would find in a commercial cinema, giving each person the best view of the screen. It has a black and starry ceiling, creating the perfect ambience for film lovers. Pass the popcorn!

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

The lower level of the property comprises its very own entertainment suite with a stylish bar and seating area, pool table, hockey table, gym, spa with steam room, sauna and massage rooms, and even a juice bar!

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

Like to get away from it all and putt some golf to clear the mind? Well, if you owned this property, you wouldn't have to go far! Just take the elevator up to the roof terrace and you'll find your very own putting green to enjoy under the New York sun.

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

Neighbouring the main residence is the pool house, featuring a lounge, kitchenette, two bathrooms and changing room facilities, ideal for summer pool parties. The pool itself is exquisite and custom-built, with loungers and umbrellas along its edge, next to neatly tended gardens. A sunken fire pit allows for further entertaining in cooler evenings.

The Summer House with basketball court, Southampton, New York

Sotheby's International Realty

Adjoining the spa area on the lower level is an indoor basketball court. Just think of the fun you could have with friends playing a game here! With a built-in score system and a spot for spectators, this is one way to spend a Saturday afternoon at home. See yourself living in this home? It's on the market with Sotheby's for £26.5 million ($34.95m).

Townhouse with tranquil spa, Kensington, England

Strutt & Parker

An outstanding and beautifully presented London home like this is the perfect pad for a party. With almost 9,000 square feet, spread over eight floors, this stunning home has all the entertaining space you could need.

Townhouse with tranquil spa, Kensington, England

Strutt & Parker

The home has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and three receptions for hosting and relaxing with family and friends. Its impressive first-floor drawing room provides ample space for parties and social occasions in the heart of London.

Townhouse with tranquil spa, Kensington, England

Strutt & Parker

Its pièce de résistance is its spa swimming pool, gym and treatment room in the basement level. There's no need to go to Champneys spa when you have your very own at home. What's more, you can invite all your friends round for a relaxing celebration and wind-down.

Townhouse with tranquil spa, Kensington, England

Strutt & Parker

Its gym space, doubles as a dance studio, and adjoins the swimming pool area. If you fancy hosting your own yoga or pilates party, then you could, as this property is currently on the market with Strutt & Parker for £19.5 million ($24.5m) – see it here.

Grand Victorian house with ballroom, Melbourne, Australia

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This decadent, 6-bedroom property is one of the grandest Australia has to offer. The house was built in the late 1800s and has maintained much of its character and period charm. Close to the thriving city hub of Melbourne, the property offers a lifestyle which is very much up to date.

Grand Victorian house with ballroom, Melbourne, Australia

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This spectacular ballroom boasts ornate vaulted ceilings and regal panelled walls. Once considered ‘the most beautiful room in Melbourne’, this entertaining room would be the perfect backdrop to any event and commands total appreciation.

Grand Victorian house with ballroom, Melbourne, Australia

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The living spaces feature heavy gold mirrors and original fireplaces. The comfortable room is the perfect area to retire to with a cocktail and gather around the piano for a late evening sing-song.

Grand Victorian house with ballroom, Melbourne, Australia

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If a dinner party is more your style, this dining room provides a touch of class to any cuisine. Cook a decadent meal in the granite kitchen and fetch bottles of wine from the huge storage cellar on the floor below.

Grand Victorian house with ballroom, Melbourne, Australia

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The conservatory is the perfect sunlit room to entertain guests in, with a morning coffee overlooking the blooming gardens. If this property is just up your street, it is due up for auction soon so it could just be yours

Light-up eco-mansion with entertainment room, Sussex, England

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No house says ‘party’ quite like The Lake House. As the night draws in, this impressive one-of-a-kind building is flooded with inviting, multi-toned party lights. The house is designed to be sustainable as well as stylish and it is currently on the market and open to offers.

Light-up eco-mansion with entertainment room, Sussex, England

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The ground floor entertainment space features floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the grounds. Have a drink at the bar with friends to live music and follow up with a game or two of pool in the slick, metallic party room.

Light-up eco-mansion with entertainment room, Sussex, England

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The main living space is bright and modern with an open-plan layout. The double-height room features glass balconies which look down onto the impressive lower rooms. The main lounge features a spectacular metal fireplace as the central focal point.

Light-up eco-mansion with entertainment room, Sussex, England

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The granite-topped kitchen is decked out with all the latest appliances. The room opens out onto a glass dining area with further views across the gardens.

Light-up eco-mansion with entertainment room, Sussex, England

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If you have party guests coming in from far away they can always stop over by helicopter. There is plenty of space to land an aircraft in the expansive grounds and there is even a helicopter garage to park it in until the party is over.

London pad with nightclub, Clapham, England

Unique Property Company

This glamorous home was once an Edwardian church hall. The owner has completely renovated the period property with bold interior design and a nightclub-esque party room, including a light-up bar.

London pad with nightclub, Clapham, England

Unique Property Company

The main socialising space has a cool, loft-style feel. It has been used as a filming location for everything from dog food adverts to music videos. This space was also used as a rehearsal studio for the Royal Shakespeare Company, so this is a party room made for drama.

London pad with nightclub, Clapham, England

Unique Property Company

The monochrome lounge is both stylish and cosy and features the original period fireplace. The living room leads onto to a dining space and both rooms are complete with polished wood floors and gleaming chandeliers.

London pad with nightclub, Clapham, England

Unique Property Company

The master bedroom of the property is decked out as a full suite. A grand four-poster bed looks out onto a lounge space but the room is crowned by the gold, roll top bath which is slightly raised on a white marble platform.

London pad with nightclub, Clapham, England

Unique Property Company

Every inch of this quirky-luxe property has been carefully designed. The NYC character of the property extends from the architecture to the furniture and interior design. This dressing area features custom paintwork in shocking pink for a truly OTT vanity space.