Some homes are just a place to rest your head – and some are destinations in their own right. This eight-bedroom estate in Temecula, California’s wine country, is definitely the latter. Passing through vineyards and mountain vistas on your way up the magnificent drive, you’ll feel like you’ve arrived at the grown-up equivalent of a playground. Instead of slides and swings, you’ve got poker tables, foosball, beach volleyball, basketball, ping pong in a fairylight-dappled gazebo, and a snooker table in the grand living room. And did we mention the pool? That slice of turquoise water comes with an integrated jacuzzi. Whether you’re getting up early to shoot some hoops or sipping a glass of the area’s finest red by the outdoor fireplace as evening falls, this home is a non-stop adventure from sun up to sundown. Play your cards right, and you might be able to book back in next year.

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