In luxury homes, you will find some of the most lavious and outrageous features that you wouldn't usually see in traditional homes. In this article, we are bringing you 5 of the most extravagant features we’ve seen in lavious homes. You won’t want to miss out on this article!

1. Bowling Alley

Yes you read that correctly! Our first extravagant feature that many lavious homes share is their very own bowling alley. When homeowners with this budget are feeling up to striking some pins, they don’t travel to an alley, they simply travel to the level in their home in which their alley is located. Home bowling alleys can start off at $125,000, and a single lane can run as high as $90,000. Looking for 4 lanes? It’ll cost you around $300,000 to have them installed in your home. The price includes electrical work, labor, placement of professionally certified bowling lane equipment, and simply getting all the equipment into a residence in the first place.

Not only do you need the cash for this area of entertainment and fun, you also of course need the proper space. To install 2 bowling lanes, a room needs to be at least 100 feet long. Even grand homes in residential neighborhoods don’t have that kind of space, which puts to scale just how enormous these luxury homes are and how much money these homeowners have to spare for a little fun at home.

2. Elevators

Big home spenders understand that their lavious home covers a lot of ground, which is why many of the top spenders invest in their very own elevators. Installing an elevator in the home can cost an owner anywhere from a low $2,000 to over $60,000, a lavish price to pay in order to avoid the staircase. Having an elevator in the home does have its benefits however.

These luxury amenities come in handy when you have perhaps heavy furniture that needs to be moved to or from a higher level of the home. If residents have an injury or surgery and were warned to be wary of staircases, the elevator would also be extremely useful in such situations.

3. Sport Courts

Luxury homes often feature a sports court. This can include basketball courts, tennis courts, putting greens, racquetball courts, miniature baseball diamonds, bowling alleys and any number of lawn games for their guests. Luxury homes appeal to a lifestyle of convenience, quality and style. Beyond simple functionality, luxury investors are looking for special features, design or new technology that give a home a unique flare.

With a basketball sports court, the price can range from $3.50 too $17.00 per square foot. This means the price range for the total expense for this court can range from $11,000 at the lowest, $35,000 on average and $76,000+ on the high end, a typical basketball court of this price measuring in at 94 by 50 feet. These high spenders love to have fun with the family in the comfort of their own home. Having such grand amenities would also be amazing to have during such times as COVID-19 where we are stuff at home in order to avoid catching the virus from others.

4. Grand Guesthouse

Homeowners of grand homes also enjoy having their guests live in luxury, leaving these owners no other choice but to invest in a grand guest house to ensure temporary residents have the utmost comfort and care during their time over.

Prices per square in for guest houses comes in a broad range. It could start at $100 square foot or jump up to $500+ per square foot. Detached newly constructed guesthouses are the most popular on the market at the moment. This style of guesthouse is one of the most popular choices in backyard guest house designs. If yard space isn’t an issue, this is usually the best choice, as it doesn’t involve the same amount of disruption that occurs when a guest house is attached to an existing home.

Luxury homeowners are sure to make these miniature temporary homes mirror the luxury they experience in their own homes in order to give their guests a proper experience.

5. Wine Cellar and Tasting Rooms

In California, luxury wine cellars are in high demand. A  “luxurious” home wine cellar doesn’t mean you should have a large room for this space; you don’t even need to go beyond your budget.

In modern times, we have the capability to transform rooms into stunning wine cellars and they are in demand in many parts of the world. It can be practically any room in a home. A small closet, an under-the-stair space, or any room with limited space can be used for your wine cellar project. You can have custom wine racks installed to fit the desired aesthetic of the client.

Custom-designed wine rooms are expensive, but the basics are reasonable for anyone with a decent budget. Luxury homes are known to go well above the standard basic design to have a lavious wine cellar fit for their lifestyle. High end wine cellars can run for  $200,000 +.

Wine rooms have made a major resurgence as one of the most sought-after luxury amenities. In modern times, this amenity is no longer hidden away in the basement. They serve as a major showpiece and focal point for entertainment and design. Key factors buyers look for include displayed bottles, custom lighting, glass displays, motorized racks and entire rooms solely for the purpose of displaying, tasting and enjoying vintage gems.

Take this quiz to find out which of these homes from well known animated tv shows and movies compliments your personality and style best! Grab a pen and piece of paper, and mark your answers as you complete a total of 10 questions. Once finished, total up your As, Bs and Cs. At the end of the quiz, you will find your results based on what letter you scored the highest in.

1. I prefer neighbors that are...

a. Loud and proud

b. Quiet and private

c. Unsure

2. I prefer...

a. Neons

b. Neutrals

c. Mattes

3. Which texture do you like best?

a. Wood

b. Stainless steel

c. Marbel

4. Where would you prefer to vacation?

a. Bora Bora

b. Washington DC

c. Dubai

5. I love having plants in the home

a. True

b. False

c. Neutral

6. “I could never be a minimalist. I need space!”

a. True

b. False

c. Neutral

7. I would describe myself as...

a. An extrovert

b. An introvert

c. Unsure

8. What’s your preferred pet?

a. Cat

b. Other/No Pets

c. Dog

9. Yard space is important to me:

a. True

b. False

c. Neutral

10. What scenery would you like to be surrounded by?

a. Ocean

b. Traditional Neighborhood

c. Greenery

RESULTS

Mostly As…

You belong in a pineapple under the sea! “Spongebob Squarepants” - Spongebob Squarepant’s House

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? You do! You’re a fun and outgoing person who loves time in the sun and spending time with friends. You’re the friendly neighbor on the block who people love to speak to when they see you working in your yard. You appreciate a vibrant color palette and would rather spend your days on the beach soaking up the sun.

Mostly Bs…

You pride yourself on organization and efficiency. “American Dad” - The Smith’s Residence

You take pride on being detailed and organized. You appreciate the simpler things in life and strive to have structure in your lively home. You enjoy to vacation, but overall are a homebody. You thrive in the early hours in the morning and are a hard worker.

Mostly Cs…
You crave the lavious life and belong in something grand! “Barbie” - Barbie’s Dreamhouse 

You enjoy the finer things in life and taking your days off easy. You're always seeking ways to revamp and organize your home and life, and love to invest in your look and lifestyle.

You've been hearing it everywhere you go, it's unavoidable, it's in the news and it's in the blogs: It's a Seller's Market. Therefore, it seems to reason that this would be the best time to sell your home, right? Not so fast, we've got 3 reasons you may want to wait to sell your home.

1) You'll Be Competing to Buy

All of the buyers you anticipate coming to make offers on your house, will also be part of the buyer pool that you will be jumping into to find a house. If you are truly ready to sell, brace yourself for what will likely be weeks of house huntings and offers on homes.

2) You're Worried About Affording Your Next Home

Sure, your net profit on this home might be enticing and something to look forward to, but you want to make sure you aren't jumping into your next home at a price you may not be able to afford long term. With supply and demand looking to be in the seller's favor for quite some time to come, you can take this time to plan out your budget and home search accordingly.

3) You Just Refinanced

If you just refinanced your home, you likely aren't in a hurry to sell. If you haven't now is a great time to do so! You can save on monthly payments, and often times even skip a few!

When it does come time for you to sell your home, or if you have any questions you need answered, we've done it all before! Contact us today with any and all of your real estate questions!