They have everything you could ever want to make that big party with family and friends memorable including adult friendly water slides, hot tubs and the biggest outdoor pizza ovens you’ll find.
It is a list of Australia’s best houses to throw a party compiled by Domain.com.au.
They also include properties with massive sunken lunges, mega home cinemas, incredible views from the backyard and plenty of parking spaces for the guests who never want to leave.
16 Brighton Drive BELLA VISTA (NSW)
A water slide into the heated swimming pool, a thumping outdoor surround sound system, plus a tennis court and pizza oven are just some of the features which are likely to keep guests there long into the night.
The Bella Vista home also has boasts a sauna, pool cabana with full kitchen, and an alfresco dining area with a kitchenette.
The house, which took two years to complete and is set over two blocks of land (1500 square metres), was withdrawn from the market.
20 Hillview Street, KALAMUNDA (WA)
This WA property sold for $1.5m.
It’s all luxury and comfort, with massive timber decks and wonderful outlooks over the 1915 square metres of space. Spacious covered external entertaining area comes with café blinds, there’s a downstairs games room with built in bar and fully equipped theatre room.
That is topped off by the below ground solar heated salt water pool.
Amileka Estate, FEDERAL (NSW)
The five-bedroom, three bathroom estate on the Byron Bay hinterland went for $3.5m at sale.
There are two separate residences and a large (18m x 5m) fully tiled in-ground pool. It was awarded Best Property Australia in the 2009 CNBC International Property Awards.
‘Amileka’s is poised on a green field site, the home capturing breathtaking Byron hinterland valley views. Set on more than 10 hectares (25.67 acres) near the village of Federal, it is just 20 minutes from Byron Bay.
Aside from the original three-bedroom farm house with its own swimming pool, the main house is definitely the star attraction.
5250 Marine Drive North, SANCTUARY COVE (QLD)
$4.75m was the sale price for this four bedder with six bathrooms at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland.
It is superbly positioned, facing north to the Coomera River with no houses opposite, ensuring privacy.
Among the key features are a five person sauna, a home theatre system to the master bedroom and family room, downstairs entertaining area at basement level including a bar area and glass mosaic tiled swimming pool.
There’s also basement garaging to accommodate eight vehicles plus an eight person commercial lift.
Add to that a deep water pontoon, 32,000 litre underground water tank, in-floor electrical heating to main floor area and all bathroom floors.
3535 Main Beach Parade, MAIN BEACH (QLD)
The Main Beach property boasting four bedrooms and five bathrooms went for $6.5m at sale.
Domain called it a ‘Hamptons style residence crafted to create a home of undeniable style and quality’.
The floor plan offers space and privacy for family and friends with separate living, work, entertaining and sleeping zones. Constructed over 813sqm the design incorporates multiple living areas, both intimate and large scale outdoor areas, theatre room, basement parking, a large gymnasium, wine cellar and a chef quality kitchen.
It’s among only a handful of beachfront Main Beach homes, and is considered is one of the Gold Coast’s premier properties with private absolute beach access via rear gate, just metres to flags.
1 Prowse Avenue, BALWYN (VIC)
The Balwyn home in Victoria has six bedrooms and six bathrooms on 700 square metres.
Domain.com.au describes it as having ‘so much space that you could have multiple parties here that wouldn’t intersect – the home theatre and vast rumpus room are highlights’.
This three-storey home boasts a French provincial façade leading directly onto an American Oak floor entry. The ground floor boasts a formal living room with fireplace, an office and guest bedroom with full ensuite.
The lower ground level has a huge rumpus area and a purpose built theatre room, all leading out onto the north facing alfresco and pool area.
‘Rocklea’ – KANGAROO VALLEY (NSW)
‘Rocklea’ is on 122 hectares (301 acres) at Barrengarry Mountain with unparalleled views overlooking Kangaroo Valley and the escarpment.
Privacy for those entertaining and being entertained is assured with buildings away and unseen from the road.
Domain says ‘this Kangaroo Valley lodge is more of a party farm than a party house. We’re imagining that whiskey would be the drink of choice at this winter retreat, whether you’re warming by the fire or having enjoying a quiet moment on the loft level.’
Features include four bedrooms plus study and the rainforest with old logging trails has spectacular flora and fauna.
