Game Face

Game Face: Arizona

This Phoenix home has some serious swimming pool game. The pool is fed by seven waterfalls and has won awards for its design. Taking a dip or soaking in the integrated hot tub is like sliding into a pool in a magical grotto, uplit at night. The yard is set up for all kinds of fun and games, with beach volleyball (bring your own ball), a basketball court, cornhole and a ping pong table by the pergola-covered bar. A gas grill can fuel sports tournaments long into the evening and a fire pit and chiminea provide a little warmth on cool desert nights. Practice on the putting green before hitting the real thing – there are world-class golf courses within an easy drive this home (like Stone Creek and Paradise Valley). The games continue inside, where a pool table awaits in the huge open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. After the excitement of gameplay all day, the bedrooms are a soothing medley of grey and white with big, comfy beds.

Home truths:
* There are loads of games and sports equipment to choose from, but this home is BYOB (bring your own ball)
* The lead guest must be over 30 years old
* Additional guests can be accommodated on a queen sofa-bed in bedroom six, and a pull-down wall bed in the living room area
* A mid-week or mid-stay cleaning session can be arranged for an additional fee
* Pets are permitted with advance approval and an additional fee
* There is an outdoor music system but the volume is limited due to noise restrictions in the neighbourhood