A-listers are renowned for owning exclusive and unusual real estate around the world, and many of their properties have outstanding extras, from golf courses to private airports. Architectural Digest highlighted “9 of the Most Over-the-Top Features of Celebrity Homes”, including a mansion with a hidden wine cave built to mimic a mining tunnel and an estate with a nightclub.
To reflect this, we’ve collated an eclectic mix of residences with similar features, currently on the market via JamesEdition.
Multi-purpose wine caves
Spotted: Oprah Winfrey’s Colorado home
Oprah Winfrey’s mansion in Colorado has two bridges connecting various rooms, and it also boasts a 56-foot-long underground cellar that holds up to 1,600 bottles. Over in Florence, JamesEdition lists this eye-catching 30-bedroom castle with a wine cave that features original wooden storage barrels.
And for alternative uses, how about a wine cave transformed into an indoor pool? This 16th-century 50-bedroom villa in Italy’s Lucca and this 21,528-square-foot palace just 20 minutes west of Paris both fit the bill.
Bowling alleys for game nights
Spotted: Lady Gaga’s villa in Malibu
Enviably located in Malibu is Lady Gaga’s Mediterranean-style villa, featuring an eight-stall stable, a saltwater swimming pool, and a two-lane bowling alley. Down the coast in Rancho Santa Fe is this enormous estate on a 77-acre lot, with multiple residences, two state-of-the-art barns, riding arenas, and a 15-acre bass-filled lake.
The 15,000-square-foot main house boasts a fully-equipped games room with a bowling alley, pool tables, and a bar. Also in California is The Manor, a 14-bedroom masterpiece in Los Angeles with bowling alleys, beauty salons, a legendary library, and a professional screening room.
Sprawling private airports
Spotted: John Travolta’s house in Florida
Seeking to access the world at a moment’s notice, aviation fan John Travolta has two runways in the garden of his house in Florida. We have many listings with a helipad, but a private airport is rare, making the property stand out. A prime example is this four-bedroom home just south of Calgary in Canada, offering absolute tranquility and unparalleled views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Also included are a 4,500-foot-long paved runway and a 4,241-square-foot heated hangar.
Another current listing is this three-bedroom desert retreat in Hurricane, Utah, with access to a paved 50-foot by 4400-foot runway and a pilot-activated automatic weather advisory service. The 2,189-square-foot residence features an outdoor Jacuzzi and a roof terrace; location-wise, it’s within easy reach of Copper Rock golf course, Sand Hollow Lake, and Zion National Park.
Immaculate golf courses
Spotted: Miley Cyrus’s home in Tennessee
Miley Cyrus owns a 33-acre estate in Franklin, Tennessee, featuring a mini-golf course in the backyard. Over in The Algarve is this modern six-bedroom property that sits on a 16,587-square-foot plot. Situated on a hillside in Lagos, it boasts a wine cellar, indoor and outdoor pools, a cinema room, and a mini-golf course in the garden.
Back in the USA in Beverly Hills is Villa Colibri, an eight-bedroom mansion with two swimming pools, a tennis court, and parking for over 40 vehicles. For golf lovers, there’s a pristine course designed by Dean Reinmuth.
Also worthy of mention are two listings in upscale golf communities along the Costa del Sol in Benahavís. There’s this uber-contemporary seven-bedroom residence located in the exclusive Marbella Club Golf Resort. And in the nearby Los Flamingos Golf Resort, you’ll find this ultra-modern house with two kitchens, large staff quarters, an infinity pool, and views out to the Mediterranean Sea.
Nightclub-style home bars
Spotted: Connecticut estate formerly owned by 50 Cent
Pre-2019, 50 Cent had a mansion in Connecticut with an onsite nightclub and bar called TKO, complete with mirrored stages. We’re no stranger to properties with opulent home bars, and currently have several listings with impressive setups.
For example, Andalusian-style Cielo Estate is a palatial hideaway in Beverly Hills set on 3.6 acres, boasting 21,000 square feet of inside space. Made for entertaining on a grand scale, the house has a movie theater, a spa, a hair salon, and a large bar area with plenty of seating and statement lighting.
Across the country in Delray Beach, Florida, is this contemporary Italian Renaissance complex known as Mar Pietra. Conceived by Randall Stofft Architects and with custom finishings by award-winning interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the vast 34,561-square-foot property features endless cathedral hallways, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, and hand-painted Italian frescoes.
Additional highlights include multiple places to sit back with a drink: The alfresco stone sit-down bar is ideally situated overlooking the resort-size infinity pool, and back indoors, there’s a built-in wet bar in the expansive recreation room.
Over in the hills of Cannes is Villa Alang Alang, a luxurious nine-bedroom mansion with sweeping views out to the sea, the city, and the mountains. The large yet cozy living room comes complete with a fireplace and a bar, and down in the cinema and games room, there’s a second well-stocked spot to grab a tipple. Outside, the infinity pool is surrounded by terraces, a summer kitchen, and a cabana bar for cocktails.
