There's more to a home than what's above ground you know.

A decked-out basement is an absolute must for any high-net-worth homeowner, from basement swimming pools and supercar galleries to a beauty salon, high-end gym and even a jazz bar.

Click or scroll to feast your eyes on some of the world's most opulent basements...

Few homes in the English capital of London are as big or as beautiful as this one. Described by United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty as "a once-in-a-generation trophy home", this impressive property lies in the neighbourhood of Knightsbridge, in a handsome redbrick mansion block.

Amazingly, it benefits from over 11,000 square feet (1,022sqm) of living space and is arranged over four floors. 

The so-called quadruplex was masterminded by renowned developer Finchatton and finished by leading superyacht design studio RWD. So, as you can imagine, the interior spaces are finished to perfection, with parquet flooring, elegant wainscoting and stone fireplaces.

As well as all the usual reception rooms and bedrooms, you’ll also find an amazing basement level that was designed for entertaining. It comes with an elegant cinema, a games room and a wine cellar.

There’s also an incredible gym, kitted out with everything you could need for the perfect workout. It's no surprise that this beautiful property comes with an eye-watering price tag.

Listed with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty in April 2025, the home was valued at £40 million ($53.1m).

Truly a home fit for a billionaire, The Manor, in the affluent Holmby Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, once belonged to Petra Ecclestone, the daughter of Formula One founder Bernie Ecclestone. According to Mansion Global, Petra purchased the property in 2011 for £64.4 million ($85m).

The lavish home was constructed in 1991 for TV producer Aaron Spelling – the man behind Dynasty and Beverly Hills 90210. Yet Petra Ecclestone is said to have spent a lot of time and money renovating the place, and it shows... 

The 56,500-square-foot (5,249sqm) mansion comes equipped with endless living rooms, 14 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms. Every single room is decked out with the finest finishes and materials, including marble and limestone.

Yet the home's most exciting feature has to be its basement. There's a billiard room, a games room, a wine cellar, a gym, a nightclub, and a two-lane bowling alley, with its own shoe closet.

Although we're not entirely sure these amenities are located in the basement, the home has a room dedicated to cutting flowers, a humidity-controlled room for storing silver, a French wine and cheese room and multiple gift-wrapping rooms. There’s even a beauty salon, complete with a hairdresser's station, nail bar, massage rooms and a pedicure zone. 

It's no wonder Petra originally listed the 123-room home for £149 million ($200m) in 2019. It was back on the market in February 2022, with Carolwood Estates, for £123 million ($165m), before the price was lowered to £104 million ($137.5m) in April 2024. 

The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its glitzy coastline, year-round sunshine and extravagant mansions. This amazing home is just one example of how luxurious the real estate options are in this modern metropolis.

The property sits on its very own private stretch of sand, on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

Spread over 16,833 square feet (1,563sqm), the three-storey mansion has clearly been built with no concerns about costs – every single room is immaculately finished, with the very finest materials and details. In fact, almost every room features large-scale marble installations.

While the main living rooms enjoy beach views, the basement is a tranquil oasis where the lucky occupants can unwind in style.

The subterranean level comes kitted out with an industrial chef’s kitchen for catering to a large number of people, a spacious bar and entertainment space and a private cinema. There's even a contemporary bowling alley.

This might be why the stunning home was listed for sale in May 2025, with Dubai Sotheby's International Realty, for £35 million ($46.3m).

American make-up artist and influencer Jeffree Star is thought to be worth £152 million ($200m), thanks to his loyal social media followers and highly successful cosmetics line. So, he has plenty of cash for splashing on luxury homes.

This ridiculously opulent property belonged to the star until he decided to sell the place in 2021. According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, he offloaded it for a cool £12.7 million ($16.7m), after relocating to Wyoming.

Situated on 2.8 acres (1.1ha), the 19,000-square-foot (1,765sqm) French Normandy-style mansion is located inside a gated community in Hidden Hills. The main home has eight bedrooms and 13 bedrooms, but there are also two guest houses and, of course, a seriously envy-inducing basement.

The underground space comes complete with a home theatre with red velvet seats, a contemporary wine cellar, a speakeasy bar, a full spa and salon, a games room and a state-of-the-art, two-storey gym.

The property also boasts a huge basement garage, where Star housed his amazing collection of pink super ars, including a rare Barbie-hued Ferrari.

The space is capable of accommodating more than 10 cars at once and comes with luxe lighting and secure steel doors for ultimate security

Villa St. Pierre is a true trophy compound. The Bel-Air home has a two-storey living room, eight bedrooms and a pristine pool set in manicured gardens, as well as a separate subterranean entertainment area that's bigger than most mansions.

Tucked away in the garden is a domed entryway, which looks as if it must be a pool house. However, once you're through the wrought-iron doors, you descend an elegant staircase to discover 18,000 square feet (1,672sqm) of fun and relaxation – including an incredible underground pool.

The amazing pool is flanked by columns and is complemented by a sauna and massage rooms, as well as a gym set behind curved glass walls. Opposite the gym, there's even a full indoor racquetball court.

There's an additional lounge, a guest ensuite bedroom and a glamorous 'tasting lounge', complete with a grand piano and a 700-bottle display wall. The home theatre seats more than 30 people on its custom-made furniture. Not only is there a large projection screen with velvet curtains, but a stage for live performances.

There's also a vintage-style bowling alley, equipped with old-fashioned TV screens and ball returns. Despite being below ground, it's a bright space adorned with multiple faux blue porthole 'windows' and a stained-glass window-style light at the end of the twin lanes. 

Villa St. Pierre was on the market in February 2024, with Carolwood Estates, for £34 million ($45m). Take a tour via this YouTube video.

Located in the Pedralbes neighbourhood of Barcelona, Spain, this newly built French-style palace exudes drama, serenity and luxury. 

Sprawling 15,069 square feet (1,399sqm), the mansion is laid out over four floors, including an elegant main level, complete with a 1,292-square-foot (120sqm) living room with a 23-foot-high (7m) coffered ceiling.

There’s also a huge kitchen kitted out with Gagennau appliances, an office, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Every room is finished with the finest materials, too, including Norwegian parquet floors and Verona marble.

Yet the home's most exciting feature has to be its luxurious basement. Akin to a secret speakeasy from the Prohibition era, the sultry space is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The lower level comes with four rooms, including an amazing secret bar and lounge, plus a private cinema. There’s even an eight-car garage with armoured security shutters. Decorated with coffered ceilings, velvet furnishings and mood lighting, this is an opulent space for entertaining.

So it won't surprise you to learn that the property was for sale in May 2025, with Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby's International Realty, for an undisclosed sum.

Ok, so this home is kind of a cheat as the basement is techincally only partially below ground... but it's too good not to share. Designed by Award Winning, Nashville based architect Ryan Thewes, this mountainside mansion in Tennessee has it all.

Named, aptly, Resting Eagle, the home is a five bed, four bath luxury home that sits on 1.47 acres (0.6ha) very close to the Smokey Mountain National Park.

With tonnes of space for fun and games, the 'basement' has views of the mountains, plus a luxury ping pong table, a TV, and checkers/chess table.

Then there's the black light game room that has a Creative Arcade System with 6296 games. You can go retro with a nostalgic joystick option or use the more modern X Box controllers.

Elsewhere on the same level, you'll find a heated pool framed by floor to ceiling windows that overlook the Smokey Mountains. Our favourite feature are the sunken barstools for taking in the views from the water.

Fancy seeing for yourself? It's available to rent on Airbnb.

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