Fly away home: 4 properties for sale with helipads

You may already own an incredible waterfront property with its own yacht mooring but, when it comes to getting further afield, there’s no denying that the ability to land one of the best helicopters at your home is a big benefit. Whether for business or pleasure, take the hassle out of helicopter flight with our edit of the best homes for sale with helipads.

One Thousand Museum Residences penthouse, Miami

Looking for a modern property with all the luxury of a world-class hotel? One Thousand Museum Residences, Miami's most buzzed about new residential development, has been designed by the late Zaha Hadid and is due for completion in late 2018 offering the owners of its 83 high-end apartments a wealth of amenities - including a rooftop helipad. Prices start at $5,650,000 for a four bedroom apartment but those looking for ultimate luxury (and close proximity to the helipad) should opt for one of the tower's nine full-floor penthouses. Spanning 10,388 square feet, with additional terraces measuring 1,200 square feet, each penthouse boasts five large bedrooms, including a master suit with his and hers walk-in wardrobes, six bathrooms, a media room and expansive open plan living area, kitchen, dining room and great room equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the property's exquisite views over the Biscayne Bay.

In addition to the helipad, residents at One Thousand Museum will also be able to take advantage of a range of on site amenities including a two-storey spa and wellness area with outdoor pool and sun terrace, fitness centre, massage rooms, steam and sauna, plunge pools, relaxation lounge and multimedia theatre. There is also a double-height aquatic centre with indoor pool, triple-height sky lounge with private dining room and movie theatre as well as a valet, 24-hour concierge, bank-quality vault and professional home management.

The penthouses at One Thousand Museum Residences are available with price on request through One Sotheby's International Realty.

Those looking for the privacy of home ownership with the convenience of a hotel should choose this apartment for sale at One Sandy Lane in Saint James, Barbados. One of the best properties for sale with hotel amenities, this elegant estate offers a range of property options with a five bedroom home the largest of eight on the development at 9,500 square feet. Residents at One Sandy Lane enjoys all the benefits of a five-star hotel including use of the helipad, tennis court, infinity pool, gym, spa, library, concierge, high-tech security and mooring for yachts over 76 metres.

Apartments at One Sandy Lane are for sale with Savills and One Sandy Lane with price on request.

Located in the exclusive Quinta de Baroneza private community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this majestic six bedroom property is the perfect exotic vacation home. The 1,765 square metre home boasts a heated swimming pool, two saunas, Jacuzzi, gym, lift, garage, games room and staff quarters with large outdoor dining spaces complete with pizza oven and barbecue area. The mansion also benefits from the amenities of the Quinta de Baroneza community which include a golf course, helipad, restaurants, spa, swimming pool, medical centre, basketball court, horse riding facilities, playground and country club.

Quinta de Baroneza is listed for sale with Christie’s International Real Estate for $7.4 million.

If you fancy a European escape with a difference — complete with a viable business proposition — the Sowiniec Polo Club & Manor in Poland is a rare opportunity to buy an incredible 279-hectare estate. Located close to Poznan, the award-winning polo club is the site of regular Europe-wide polo tournaments and offers both a helipad and airstrip, along with a private river marina, for easy access along with stables for 60 horses, indoor riding arena, outside polo arena, eight horse walking machines, training track, summer and winter paddocks and two polo fields.

The main house is set over four floors with nine large en-suite bedrooms, ballroom with hand-painted ceiling, library/cigar lounge, vast dining room, study, lobby, indoor swimming pool and staff quarters. The estate also offers an office building, garages, five-suite guesthouse and tennis court.

Sowiniec Polo Club & Manor is listed for sale with Sotheby’s Realty for €50 million.