9 luxury property features to impress Christmas guests
9 of the fanciest home features to impress your Christmas guests – And how much they’ll set you back
As the festive season approaches and we prepare to welcome guests into our homes, Enness Global has identified nine of the most extravagant and fancy home features that define true luxury at Christmas. But impressing the most discerning house guests doesn’t come cheap, with the final bill coming in at around £750,000.
Private butler
For households committed to showcasing high level service for their guests, a professional butler remains an incomparable asset.
Far more than a traditional steward, the modern butler can manage dinner parties, coordinate guests, arrange international travel, and even help out with the duties of family life. Having your own staff is the utmost display of opulence, and sure to impress festive houseguests. Butler salaries usually start from around £60,000 per year, with accommodation provided.
Chandelier
Lighting is central to setting the tone at Christmas, and no statement is more dramatic than a showpiece chandelier.
Historic examples sourced from auctions can reach from £600,000 into the tens of millions, while contemporary designs offer an extensive range of possibilities from a few thousand pounds to more than £50,000.
Car lift
Luxury and collectable cars are a common staple of the uber wealthy household. But one thing that’s certain to set you apart from even the most discerning collectors is a car lift to bring cars up from their secure subterranean storage space. Designs range from striking glass displays to entirely concealed systems that work almost like a magic trick. Prices typically begin at around £35,000, with automated underground mechanisms costing significantly more, particularly when integrated into landscaped driveways.
Private helipad
A private helipad provides a distinctive arrival point for festive visitors, and that’s not just Santa Claus! It’s not a simple thing to install, however. You’ll need proper planning permissions, compliance with CAA requirements, bespoke engineering, and a myriad of safety infrastructure. The price of a basic ground level helipad starts from £20,000 – £30,000, while the cost of a rooftop pad moves up to around £380,000.
Tables, fireplaces, and wine cellars
For wine enthusiasts, there is nothing more impressive than a contemporary spiral cellar. Not only does it provide ideal storage conditions, but also real visual impact. Costs range from approximately £22,500 to £70,000 depending on the engineering requirements, dimensions, and design preferences.
Guests can enjoy their wine in front of a striking fireplace – central to all high-end winter hospitality.
Whether sculpted from luxury stone or combined with multimedia installations, a commissioned fireplace can cost you anything between £10,000 and £50,000.
As for dinner, no Christmas feast is complete without a dining table worthy of admiration. Bespoke tables crafted from rare woods, fine metals, or artistic composites can begin around £20,000 and rise significantly depending on craftsmanship, scale, and provenance. But a bespoke dining table never fails to impress.
Panic room
There is little that speaks of wealth and importance more than a panic, or safe room, in the house. Whether it’s designed as a modest refuge or a fully fortified suite, panic rooms incorporate top tier security, bespoke design, advanced pressure filtration, and full automation – all for a space you hope you never have to use, but might want to if your Christmas party guests start to become insufferable.
Entry level panic rooms begin at around £250,000, but the highest specification versions can exceed £500,000.
The final flourish
Once the larger architectural elements are complete, high-end branded homeware provides the essential finishing touches that bring a luxury interior to life.
Hermes La Maison, Versace Home, Armani Casa, Fendi Casa, and Ralph Lauren Home offer near limitless possibilities.
A single Dior wine glass will cost £200, and a pair of Versace bedside lamps will set you back £450 each. The only limit is your imagination, and your budget. If money is no issue, there is no telling how much you can spend on the finishing touches of a truly impressive Christmas home, but you’re easily getting into the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global, commented:
“Christmas is a time when homes truly come to life, and for many high-end homeowners, in particular, the season presents a perfect opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship, innovation, and individuality that define real luxury living.
Whether it’s a showstopping chandelier, a private helipad, or the finest finishing touches in branded homeware, these features are far more than indulgences. They reflect a desire to create spaces that offer extraordinary comfort, memorable experiences, and a genuine sense of occasion.”
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