Waterslides to skate ramps: Inside Australia’s funnest homes

When it comes to the ultimate ‘entertainer’, there are certain homes that go above and beyond – offering hours of amusement for the young, or young at heart.

From private bowling alleys, water slides to life-size rooftop chess, these homes boast playful and unparalleled inclusions.

WATERSLIDE, SOCCER AND BASKETBALL COURT

This Connells Point house is most children’s dream, featuring a waterslide and outdoor basketball court that doubles as a soccer pitch.

The slide imported from the US, was built into a pavilion structure which includes its own gym and bathroom. The structure looks out onto the multipurpose court.

Listing agent Daniel Gavan said that fun entertainment features bring life to the home. “They do more than add value, they create an instant lifestyle,” he said.

The Connells Point home features a multipurpose court

The waterslide at Connells Point

Mr Gavan said when buyers walk in and see a waterslide and cinema room with recliners they imagine themselves in these spaces.

“It’s not just a house anymore, its birthday parties, family movie nights and weekends of fun with friends,” he said. “A hidden bowling alley, a rooftop putting green or even a funky home cinema can tip the balance.”

Mr Gavan said homes like this appealed to all ages. “What we notice is less about age and stage of life and more about personality,” he said. “People who value joy, laughter and lifestyle are the ones who gravitate to homes with a sense of fun.”

SKATE RAMP

With direct access to Belongil Beach, this Byron Bay home boasts an unquestionable offering of outdoor entertainment topped by its own skate ramp.

Listing Agent and Kim Jones & Co Principal Kim Jones said the home was the current owner’s beach shack. The family have five kids.

“That’s their beach pad, so the kids come down and they ride their surfboards, their skateboards and jump the trampoline so it’s kind of the kid’s play garden,” she said.

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4 Childe St, Byron Bay

The residence at the Byron Bay offering

LIFE-SIZE CHESSBOARD

Sitting atop one of this Vaucluse residence’s many terraces is a life-sized chessboard.

With all pieces set accordingly, hours of fun can be enjoyed by the whole family while basking in the panoramas of the picturesque views.

Adding to its entertainer features you will find an alfresco cooking station, grand dining areas and a chandelier adorned lounge.

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This Vaucluse home has a life-sized chessboard.

The chessboard boasts all of the traditional features

PUTTING GREEN, CRICKET PITCH, BATTING NET

This Ingleside property, also known as “Wirreanda Lodge”, offers 5.5 acres with an additional license on 7.3 acres of adjoining bushland setting.

Entertainment for all ages awaits with the inclusion of a golf putting green, cricket pitch, batting nets and rugby goalposts.

Ingleside “Wirreanda Lodge”

The property include golf putting green, cricket pitch, batting net and rugby goalposts

SLIDE

Known for its ‘Barbie Dream house’ appeal, 104 Iluka Rd, Palm Beach offers a playful every day.

The home is brimming with vibrant colours, Palm Springs decor and topped with its own slide which offers a amusing descent downstairs.

The slide at the Palm Beach home

104 Iluka Road, Palm Beach

BOWLING ALLEY

Sprawling across six levels at 325 Woolooware Rd, Burraneer this home also known as ‘Nautilus’ boasts seven bedrooms, 19 bathrooms and 20 parking spaces.

There is no need to leave the house for Friday night or school holiday fun as the home includes dual full-size bowling alleys.

With plenty of space for entertaining equipped with enhancements for company such as a 2000 bottle cellar and three internal lifts.