From private train stations to secret lazy rivers, skateparks and zoos, these homes all boast a hidden surprise that takes them out of the realm of the ordinary family home. Click or scroll through and prepare to be amazed…
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A secret sports court
This amazing property once owned by retired professional ice hockey player, Milan Hejduk has some pretty jaw-dropping home features hiding inside. Currently on the market for £3 million ($4m), the Denver mansion sits within the Colorado Golf Club.
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A secret sports court
The 8,600 square-foot property boasts a wine cellar, seven fireplaces, a hot tub, a home gym and a wet bar, just to name a few of the jaw-dropping amenities. Sitting on just over two acres of land, there are breathtaking views over the Denver countryside out of nearly every window.
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A secret sports court
It has all the trappings of a mansion, with five bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and basement media room – but even that’s not the biggest surprise.
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A secret sports court
Hidden deep inside the house is an indoor ice rink, which comes complete with a custom Zamboni for the lucky buyer. Czech-born Hejduk scored 375 professional goals over his career, playing for the Colorado Avalanche and for the Czech Republic at the 1998 Winter Olympics, so having a place to practice must have paid off!
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Well, that’s strange…
From the outside this charming three-bedroom detached house in Oldland Common, Bristol looks completely normal, offering a slice of the quiet life in a typical English village.
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Well, that’s strange…
Inside, the home has four reception rooms with original stone walls and wooden beams that only add to its sense of history. However, you won’t believe your eyes when you enter the dining room…
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Well, that’s strange…
Mind your step, because you’ll unexpectedly find a large traditional stone well going right through the floor. All you need is a pail and you can draw the water up yourself!
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Transportation on request
If you want to escape to the country, but have easy access to the world of civilisation, this house in Snowdonia, Wales, is the perfect place for you.
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Transportation on request
Built in 1836, the six-bedroom country estate comes with four bathrooms, three reception rooms and – if you can believe it – a private railway platform. It’s as good as it gets for a trainspotter – apart from living on one – particularly as you’ll see locomotives speeding past.
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Transportation on request
The private platform is strictly for the use of residents and visitors only. It’s a request stop, and the timetables are dependent upon the different seasons. Still, you might not want to give up your car just yet.
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Secrets in the basement
This converted 17th-century farmhouse in Staffordshire, England, may look traditional on the outside, but it’s full of secrets when it comes to the luxury basement.
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Secrets in the basement
The property is set on 23 acres of land and is also home to five Jersey cows. It’s been extensively re-developed since it was bought by architect Rod Hackney in 1977 and is now the ultimate home with a secret.
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Secrets in the basement
The living spaces boast exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and arched doorways, while further inside the home there are five bedrooms, a music room, a kitchen and a cinema room. However, the best part is hidden in the basement.
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Secrets in the basement
Away from prying eyes is the remarkable swimming pool. Located in the basement, the heated pool has optical lighting and arched decorative windows, as well as a flume that drops you into the pool from the first floor. Talk about making a splash!
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Ramping up the extras
This 19th-century three-bedroom property in Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, England may only look small but has more to it than you might expect.
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Ramping up the extras
Once a village youth club, the property has now been revamped into the perfect family home, with modern and neutral interiors. The small galley kitchen has been decked out with white gloss cabinets and a dining space big enough for all the family.
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Ramping up the extras
The home comes equipped with one bathroom and a living room, and a little added extra for kids and brave adults to enjoy…
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Ramping up the extras
Feast your eyes on the in-house skatepark bowl, built inside the property by the current owner. It’s a skateboarder’s dream and you’d never suspect it was there!
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An artistic gem
Looks are certainly deceiving when it comes to this terraced cottage in the historic English town of Bridgnorth. The picture-perfect exterior holds a surprising secret on the inside.
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An artistic gem
The interior of Number 30 Railway Street has been hand-carved into a magnificent cave home complete with dozens of Gothic archways. The impressive architecture is the work of the home’s late former owner Anthony Dracup, who was an artist.
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An artistic gem
The intricate carvings weren’t complete until nearly a decade after Dracup moved in during the 1980s as they were all done by the artist himself. Not only does the vaulted cave look spectacular, the excavations were also quite practical as they led to the creation of 650 extra square feet of living space.
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An artistic gem
In addition, the unique property has two bedrooms, a living room, galley-style kitchen and unique tiered back garden, complete with fake sheep, adding to the quirkiness of the property.
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A renaissance era time warp
Setting foot in this house in Newport, Oregon will immediately make you feel as though you’ve travelled back in time to the 16th century. It may look like a modern-day home on the outside, but inside is holding a historic secret.
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A renaissance era time warp
Everything, right down to the windows which display intricate stained glass designs depicting prominent historical figures, has been altered to keep in line with a renaissance theme. However, it’s not been an easy, or cheap, feat with one set of curtains alone valued at over £10,800 ($14k).
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A renaissance era time warp
Homeowner, the Right and Honorable Dowager Countess of Shannon, or Almine Barton as she’s less formally known, is an artist who’s travelled the world and transformed her house as a result. She’s completely redeveloped her average-looking home to mimic a renaissance era castle, procuring every piece of art and décor during her travels.
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A renaissance era time warp
There’s a kitchen that’s 45 feet in length and completely birch-panelled, in the time-warp home, as well as a trunk at the foot of the four-poster guest bed that dates back to 1066 and a 30-foot-long master bedroom complete with authentic knight’s armour.
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A nature lover’s dream
This mansion in Surrey, England looks like it would have every amenity under the sun inside, however, it also hides a secret in the back garden that would be a nature enthusiasts dream.
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A nature lover’s dream
The house boasts eight bedroom suites, five living rooms, a six-car garage, a home theatre, games room and an indoor pool. The home is finished with Italian marble and American walnut floors and the bathrooms are decked out with custom fittings. Naturally, the house comes equipped with a state-of-the-art alarm high-security alarm system to ward off any potential burglaries.
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A nature lover’s dream
What really sets the property apart is the forest in the back garden. Set on four acres of land you’ll never be short of space, and you only have to walk into your back garden for a weekend camping trip.
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A surprise water attraction
Woodsong, near Miami, Florida, is a magnificent property in many ways. Designed by mid-century architect Alfred Browning Parker in 1968, the home has been beautifully restored and includes an amazing surprise feature running throughout.
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A surprise water attraction
The property has a man-made ‘lazy river’ running right through it – a feature often found in water parks – with a gentle current that carries swimmers along at a slow pace.
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A surprise water attraction
Constructed from Honduran mahogany the house is as much an ode to wood as it is to water – hence the name ‘Woodsong’. The free-flowing home also includes a sauna, lap pool and a wet room.
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A surprise water attraction
The grounds of the property are lush with palms and vegetation, which the architect was keen to protect and maintain within his designs, offering green views from all sides.
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A childhood dream come true
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A childhood dream come true
Recently renovated, the property has period features with a modern twist. With seven reception rooms and two annexes, the house is perfect for flexible and multigenerational living.
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A childhood dream come true
Situated on nearly an acre of land, the house has nine bedrooms, including the grand master bedroom with an ensuite. However, it’s one of the children’s bedrooms that has the most unique feature.
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A childhood dream come true
The amazing twirling slide, which cost £10,000 ($13k) to create, leads from the top floor right down to the playroom, which is next to the kitchen. It really is the perfect family home and one any children would love to grow up in.
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A house with animal magic
This unique home, which is currently on the market for £1.7 million ($2.2m), is more than just a two-bedroom lodge. With a huge secret in the sprawling grounds, it’s one for the animal lovers.
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A house with animal magic
Located on a 160-acre site in Sylmar, in northern Los Angeles County, the three bathroom lodge has 1,200 square feet of living space. It’s clear to see the former owner’s love of all things wild in the living room, which features wood-panelled walls and ceilings as well as a rustic feature fireplace.
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A house with animal magic
Built in 1981, the unique piece of real estate features two good-sized double bedrooms as well as a study and a quirky bar which boasts animal-themed décor, which lends itself to what’s hiding within the grounds.
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A house with animal magic
The estate also has some quirkier additions, such as a koi pond and even an old movie set, but the main attraction is the wildlife park. Known as the Wildlife Waystation, it provided shelter, care and rehabilitation for over 77,000 animals in need so there’s a wealth of acreage and amenities on offer.
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A house with animal magic
With many of the animals rehomed since it’s closure in 2019, the team continues to relocate the animals, which include lions, tigers, alligators, wolves, owls and 42 chimpanzees. You could choose to restore the compound to its original former glory and continue the hard work that the Wildlife Waystation began!
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An elegant estate with a secret
Located across four picturesque acres on the outskirts of Potomac, Maryland, USA, this gated residence makes a regal first impression. Recently on the market with Washington Fine Properties, a long, sweeping driveway leads up to an elegant seven-bedroom mansion, complete with colonial-style shutters and meticulously landscaped gardens.
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An elegant estate with a secret
Inside, the 12,000-square-foot property is classic and refined, from ornate arched windows to carved wall panelling and antique-inspired fixtures. The mansion has its fair share of luxury amenities too, with a tennis court, heated swimming pool and pool house nestled in the extensive grounds. But despite the traditional veneer, something altogether more unusual lies underground…
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An elegant estate with a secret
Descending the staircase into the basement, you’re transported into a quaint chocolate-box town, complete with cobblestones. Created by the current owner for their then-teenage children, this jaw-dropping replica features 15 storefront façades, including a post office, cinema, café, church and mechanic’s shop.
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An elegant estate with a secret
While most of the doors open to cinder blocks, a few do harbour recreational rooms. Signposted as the Old Sailor’s Drinking Society, this charming brick-effect façade leads into a games room with a pool table and TV. Elsewhere, a hidden door in the street offers access to a small garage to allow cars to be brought in. We reckon this must be America’s most adorable small town…
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A back garden surprise
This jaw-dropping mansion can be found on the prestigious Strait Lane in Dallas, Texas. The impressive driveway is the first taste of the elegance and intrigue surrounding the property.
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A back garden surprise
The home is equipped with eight beds, 22 baths, four acres of land, two cabanas, multiple games rooms and living areas with medieval-style décor throughout.
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A back garden surprise
The master bedroom is just as lavish as the rest of the home with a giant chandelier in the centre, a four-poster bed and a decadent fireplace. Boasting his and hers bathrooms and closets, it’s the ultimate retreat.
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A back garden surprise
And if you thought this place couldn’t get any better, there’s also an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, tennis court, sport court, padded gymnastic room, DJ area and 10-car garage! But we’ve saved the best secret for last…
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A back garden surprise
The back garden has a one-of-a-kind waterpark complete with flumes and even a waterfall. A summer in this house would be the best one ever.
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