For Hollywood's elite, huge mansions, yachts and private pools are pretty much a given. But when the world is your oyster and every whim is catered for, some stars hanker for something more than your average mega-mansion.

From Celine Dion's water park and Rihanna's high-security fortress to Will Smith's palace on wheels and Johnny Depp's entire village in the South of France, there is nothing ordinary about these exceptional homes.

Click or scroll on to discover the adventurous celebrities who’ve thrown out the real estate rule book…

With a reported net worth of around $80 million (£62m), supermodel Naomi Campbell has owned some stunning properties in her time, including an apartment on Park Avenue and a Zaha Hadid-designed home in Moscow.

One of the most unusual designs however, was the ultra-modern eco-home reported to have been a gift to her on her 41st birthday in 2011 by her then boyfriend Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin.

Designed by Spanish architect Luis de Garrido, an expert in sustainable architecture, and located on Sedir Island off the coast of Turkey, the holiday home was designed to be entirely off-grid with its own energy and water supply.

From above the home’s main dome resembles the Eye of Horus, the “all-seeing eye”, which is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection.

Also known as Cleopatra Island, its beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world and have been a sought-after destination since Roman times.

According to legend, the Roman general Marc Antony gifted the island to Cleopatra as a symbol of his love, and had the sand shipped over from his queen's homeland as she refused to step foot on any land that was not Egyptian.

The 25-bedroom house was said to be encased in a glass-covered dome, creating a micro-climate inside the property. 

Plans revealed an indoor garden and terrace, as well as several eco-friendly features including rooftop solar panels and underground volcanic water heaters.

But all was not quite as it seemed. According to a report in fashion bible Vogue, the couple denied knowing anything about the house. And there appears to be no trace of the unique property on the legendary island, says Luxury Property Turkey. Still, it makes for a romantic tale.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ bassist Flea, whose real name is Michael Peter Balzary, is known to be a pretty far-out showman, and his taste in property is just as show-stopping.

Looking like something from outer space, his retro-futurist home in the heart of La Crescenta, California is definitely one-of-a-kind. Let’s take a look around…

Most recently listed at $7 million (£5.4m) in 2024, Flea snapped up the estate for a song in 2018 for the cut-down price of $4.3 million (£3.3)  says property magazine Robb Report.

One of the compound's two houses, this extravagant seven-sided pad, built by AD100 architect Michael Maltzan in 2009, and seen here in images taken from this Architectural Digest video, resembles a spaceship that's just landed on the hillside.

Inside, the interiors are just as unusual as the striking exterior.

The primary suite features this futuristic, curvilinear penny-tiled bathroom, which has views across the courtyard and the breathtaking hillside beyond. It's certainly a bathroom fit for a rock star!

The 5.7-acre (2.3 ha) compound's second house dates all the way back to the 1950s. The original structure was designed by acclaimed modernist architect Richard Neutra as a home for his secretary, Dorothy Serulnic.

Its interior is still bursting with 1960s-era mod cons, such as a sofa with a built-in record player and a rather handy sliding breakfast nook.

The grounds offer a 50-foot (15m) Johnston Vidal lap pool, as well as an outdoor movie pavilion and a catering kitchen, so it's the perfect place for the Red Hot showman to entertain guests.

Nevertheless, the rock star clearly wanted a change of scenery, as he listed the magnificent estate in February 2022 for $9.8 million (£7.6m).

Never one to go for the ordinary in life, Johnny Depp bought his most unusual piece of real estate in 2001 during his marriage to Vaness Paradis, when he purchased a beautiful old French village filled with quirky buildings and amenities.

Located in the paradisiacal Côte d'Azur area, the 19th-century Provençal hamlet is just a short drive from the glamorous celebrity magnet Saint-Tropez.

The 37 acre (15 ha) hamlet was completely dilapidated when Depp acquired it. He spent $14 million (£10.8m) on restorations which included the preservation of the original stone and wood beam structures throughout all the buildings, as well as the addition of a skate park. 

The final estate includes two swimming pools, a local bistro and 15 bedrooms and six guest homes. 

One of the guest homes is housed in the former village church which was carefully renovated and even features the former confessional box which is now a wardrobe.

With beautiful stonework and soaring ceilings, who wouldn't want to stay in a converted church?

According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, Depp put the village up for sale in 2015 following his split from Paradis, but failed to attract a buyer. It has been on and off the market ever since with varying asking prices ranging from $27 million (£20.8m) to $63 million (£48.8m), most recently in 2021 when it was listed at  $55.8 million (£43m).

The interiors are as rustic and charming as you would expect with some quirky touches, like the wine cellar which has been converted in to a Pirates of the Caribbean den, complete with skulls and brightly coloured scarves.

The latest news however, is that Depp has changed his mind about selling and instead has embarked on another round of renovation works, so prepare for the unexpected.

Famed tattoo artist Kat Von D has been capturing our imaginations with her creative flair and unique style since starring in reality TV show, Miami Ink from 2005.

Now worth around $25 million (£19m), it’s her historic Victorian mansion that’s really caught our eye…

After purchasing this three-storey Queen Anne property in 2016 for $6.5 million (£5m), the star quickly got to work putting her eclectic stamp on each room.

From golden ceilings to a blood-red swimming pool, the Gothic mansion’s transformation took six years to complete.

Once used as the set for the 2003 comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, the 11-bedroom home has certainly seen its fair share of cosmetic changes.

Here we can see the medieval-inspired kitchen, complete with dark mahogany cabinetry, hand-carved walls and ornate fittings. What you might not spot, however, is the hidden bar and a secret door to the garden beyond...

Outside is the artist’s pièce de résistance, her very own blood-red swimming pool, which matches perfectly with the mansion’s vampirish rouge hue.

While we can’t imagine she’d want to live anywhere else, Kat decided to up sticks to the town of Vevay in Indiana and put the striking home on the market for $15 million (£11.6m) with The Sher Group in January 2022, finally selling it for $7.8 million (£6m) in March 2023. Obviously, the ghoulish mansion was not to everyone's taste!

In March 2021, American comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon listed his unbelievable family home in New York City's illustrious Queen Anne-style apartment block, 34 Gramercy Park East, for a cool $15 million (£11.6m).

Packed with period features and some seriously cool extras that only a VIP could afford, Fallon's home is one of the most unique we've ever seen...

At one time four separate apartments, Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, who owns production company Flower Films with Drew Barrymore, undertook an extensive renovation, turning it into one huge 4,950-square-foot  (460sqm) family home.

While the exterior offers plenty of brownstone kerb appeal, the interior is decorated with vintage wallpapers, eclectic furnishings and colourful accessories that make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Inside, you'll find a warren of rooms and corridors over three floors, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The kitchen dining room, seen here in a video by House of Luxury, is packed full of colourful quirky adornments and vintage finds including these atomic starburst light fixtures above the six-seater breakfast bar.

Fallon's stunning home also boasts a secret door, disguised as under-stairs shelving, where the TV star has created a fantastical playroom for his two daughters, who were born via surrogate in 2013 and 2014. It's fitted out with monkey bars, a toy kitchen, secret hatch doors, a chalkboard wall for scribbling on and a fake jailhouse intercom system that connects with upstairs.

On the home's eighth floor there's even an incredible saloon bar, complete with illuminated liquor shelves, high stools and low-level lighting. Dark wood cladding and punchy wallpaper create a relaxed and timeless space that could have been plucked from the Old West.

Not for everyone, but it was just right for model and actress Cara Delevingne, who snapped up the home in July 2022 for $10.8 million (£8.4m), revealing on Fallon’s show that it was her dream home and just how she would have decorated it herself, if she had the know-how.

Singer and Fenty founder Rihanna is no stranger to awe-inspiring real estate, but one property really stands out.

In June 2014, the 'Umbrella' singer began renting out new digs in Los Angeles for a villa that is now thought to command around $135,000 (£104k) per month.

The imposing 12,000-square-foot (1,115 sqm) house, which has been variously nicknamed 'The Fortress' and the 'Hollywood Hills Skycastle' has a unique steel and concrete façade and plenty of security features, making it an ultra-safe hideout for the star. 

Truly built like a fortress, the home's exterior is a real architectural statement and the interior is just as fascinating.

With 60-foot-high (5.6m) ceilings and towering glass windows, the entryway leads through to an array of cave-like living rooms that have been finished in stone, concrete and steel, resulting in a unique visual aesthetic. 

The luxurious master suite not only features opulent dual bathrooms, but also an incredible panic room that's hidden behind a bulletproof door, which slides down from the ceiling.

Individual rooms within the seven-bedroom home also require a security fob to gain entry, ensuring residents are safe at all times.

Built in 1994, the residence also boasts a whole host of amenities, such as a two-bedroom guesthouse, a movie theatre and a gym.

It's not clear how long Rihanna rented the property, but if you fancy a few nights to find out what all the fuss was about, it can be booked through Privé Luxury Rentals.

Meanwhile, Rhianna, who is a mother of two sons with fellow musician A$AP Rocky, has several homes in Los Angeles and Barbados.

Why live in a regular mansion if you can live in a windmill? Or at least, that’s probably what Robert Downey Jr. was thinking when he purchased a former playhouse in the shape of a windmill.

Located in the wealthy town of East Hampton, New York, the pad offered the star style and safety.

The historic building, which is also known as the Edward DeRose Windmill, and is seen here in images from Architectural Digest’s ‘Open Door’ tour, dates back to 1885, and has lots of beautiful original features and quirky vintage style.

It’s the perfect family home for the Iron Man actor and his wife, Hollywood producer Susan Downey, as well as their three children, Exton, Avril, and Indio.

The house spreads out over 8,500 square feet (790 sqm) and offers lots of space for the family to enjoy.

The couple used interior designer Joe Nahem to help them with the décor and a focal point of the house is this beautiful living room with its huge wraparound fireplace wall by ceramic artist Peter Lane, reports celebrity site Hello! Magazine.

Outside, there’s a large swimming pool, outdoor living room and bar, as well as an alfresco dining table and huge cinema-style TV screen.

The colourful house is filled with statement furnishings and eye-catching artworks, like this framed photograph of the couple by Davis Factor and Shepard Fairey, which hangs over a Modloft bed in the master bedroom.

“We just enjoy a bit of whimsy and fun. And we definitely don't like boring," explained the actor, who snapped up the property for $11.9 million (£9.2m) in 2017, investing time and money into making it their own.

American-Canadian singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright revealed his love of fairytales when he bought an otherworldly property in California.

With turrets, balconies and romantic architecture, it's your typical storybook castle brought to life.

The stunning storybook property set high in the Hollywood Hills looks like it's been plucked straight from the Brothers Grimm.

Shrouded in greenery and lush landscaping, the 1920s home has a brick façade, picture windows with diamond grilles and a steep stairway that leads up to the front door.

The singer-songwriter bought the Laurel Canyon property back in 2016 for just less than $1.5 million (£1.1m).

He gave us a glimpse of the quirky décor in January 2024 when he announced it was time to move on. Posting a series of images of the interiors, including this quirky shot of the octagon-shaped library, with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, he said he and his family had shared many happy memories in the magical fairytale home.

The singer certainly left his mark on the 2,119-square-foot (197 sqm) property during his time there, including in this cosy bedroom which is one of three in the house.

The home was listed at $2.2 million (£1.7m) and had, he revealed, been a source of inspiration to him during his time there. “I wrote ‘Unfollow the Rules’ here including one of my favourite pieces ‘Peaceful Afternoon’ …. we have had many of those here and I hope that the next tenants enjoy it as much as we did,” he said.

A revered cultural icon with a career in the NBA spanning two decades, it's not surprising that former basketball player, Shaquille O’Neal has owned some incredible homes in his time.

Yet one really stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons…

Located inside a gated golf community in Isleworth, Florida, the sport star's home takes full advantage of its stunning natural surroundings and comes kitted out with a 95-foot-long (29m) pool, hot tub and cabana overlooking Lake Butler.

Seen here in images from property site TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, the stunning estate, also includes a huge showroom-style garage, which houses O’Neal’s impressive car collection. 

Spanning an astonishing 31,000 square feet (9,448 sqm) the mind-blowing mega-mansion has 12 bedrooms, a grand foyer with a Cinderella staircase and polished marble floors, a two-storey great room that covers 1,170 square feet (109 sqm), a formal dining room for 14 people and a home cinema.

There's an entire wing for guests, equipped with five ensuite bedrooms, a large sitting room and a bar, while the 900-square-foot (84 sqm) master suite boasts a circular bed, private balcony, mirrored wall, gilded ceiling and expansive lake views.

The star's home is even equipped with its very own 6,000-square-foot (557 sqm) indoor basketball court, emblazoned with the words “Shaq Center”. O’Neal also has an entire room dedicated to his basketball trophies and jerseys.

O’Neal bought the house in 1993 for just shy of $4 million (£3m) and first put it on the market in 2018 for an inflated $28 million (£22m). Proving hard to shift, he gradually dropped the price to $16.5 million (£13m) before selling up for $11 million (£8.5m) in October 2021.

A lover of quirky design, Lady Gaga is no stranger to unique homes and over the years she has bought and sold some interesting pieces of real estate.

Yet nothing is quite as eye-catching as the characterful compound she snapped up in 2016. 

Gaga splashed just under $5.3 million (£4.1m) on the historic home in Laurel Canyon, California, just a few months before releasing her fifth studio album, Joanna.

Once owned by 'Valley Girl' singer Frank Zappa, Gaga was the first person outside of the star's family to call the Tudor-style property home. Zappa purchased the six-bedroom home in 1968 for just $75,000 (£58k) and went on to transform it into a treasure trove of quirky décor and memorabilia.

The 6,700-square-foot (622 sqm), old-world residence offers a kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams, a recording studio famously named the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, a secret vault and even an art gallery with a double-height ceiling.

Every space is decorated with weird and wonderful touches, including dragon murals, porthole windows and doors salvaged from vintage submarines.

Outside in the grounds, there is a swimming pool, a rooftop tennis court, various mosaic-embellished patios and an elablorate stone courtyard.

In November 2021, the House of Gucci star quietly sold the house to model Lizzy Jagger, the daughter of rock star Mick Jagger and actress Jerry Hall.

Not many mansions come equipped with a 500,000-gallon outdoor water park, but Celine Dion’s Florida property is not your average celebrity home.

For starters, it took Dion and husband René Angélil two years to build, plus it sits on 5.7 acres (2.3 ha) of land and features over 400 feet (122m) of coastline.

The property was intended to be a vacation home for Dion and her family to avoid the paparazzi, yet it’s anything but low-key.

The water park, seen here in images from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, includes multiple pools, a footbridge and slides, while the property benefits from a tennis court, beach house and numerous guest houses.

Inside the main house there are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, multiple living rooms and huge walk-in wardrobes, plus a gym in the beach-side cabana.

So, it's a little more kitted-out than your average celebrity hideaway…

But it's the home's grounds that make it truly iconic. The famous water park can be seen in the background, making this Peter Pan home truly unforgettable.

When Dion took up residency in Las Vegas in 2013, she put the property on the market for $72 million (£56m). However, it struggled to shift with such a hefty price tag, finally selling four years later for just over half the price.

On top of his $42 million (£32.5m) family home in Calabasas, Los Angeles, Will Smith takes his luxury lifestyle on the road with him in a $2.5 million (£1.9m) motorhome, nicknamed ‘The Heat’.

He’s used it on location while filming several movies, including Men in Black 3 and The Pursuit of Happiness.

As you might expect, it’s not your average RV. At the press of a button, the sides extend to provide a total of 1,200 square feet (111 sqm) of space spread over the motorhome's two floors, giving ample comfort and space for the star while filming.

Inside, the amazing motorhome has a grand total of 14 TVs so that Smith and guests can enjoy endless movie marathons.

Arguably the most impressive feature is the granite kitchen, worth a whopping $200,000 (£154k), but there’s also a leather ceiling, a wardrobe room and a remote-controlled mirror with – you guessed it – a TV installed behind it. 

The luxury trailer featured on TV show Celebrity Motor Homes, where the presenters toured the RV and shared a glimpse of its incredible amenities.

‘The Heat’ can be rented out by members of the public – but it’ll cost you in the region of $9,000 (£6.7k) a week.  

Legendary stand-up comedian and actor Bob Hope must have been in a seriously spacey mood when he commissioned his iconic house in Palm Springs, California.

The property was designed by American modernist architect, John Lautner, for Hope and his wife, who gained quite a reputation for the remarkable parties they hosted at their UFO home. Let's take a look…

Built in 1979, the 23,000-square-foot (7,010 sqm) property is the largest and most ambitious private residence designed by Lautner.

Constructed out of concrete, steel and glass, the dramatic residence features a futuristic curved copper roof with a huge opening that reveals the sky.

The gravity-defying property has 10 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, two pools, a tennis court, its own waterfall and a pavilion with an outdoor fireplace.

Large terraces overlook stunning views of the rugged Coachella desert landscape.

The property was put on the market back in 2013 with an ambitious asking price of $50 million (£38.8m) but it made headlines in 2016 when it was eventually sold for the more humble figure of $13 million (£10m). 

Its subsequent owner investor Ron Burkle has since commissioned Lautner protegée Helena Arahuete to undetake a multi-million-dollar renovation project, using John Lautner's original plans and 100 expert craftsmen, report British newspaper The Daily Mail. 

American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and her record producer husband Swizz Beatz put down a cool $20.8 million (£16.1m) in 2019, for a truly awe-inspiring home overlooking the cinematic landscapes of La Jolla, a coastal neighbourhood in Southern California. 

The incredible clifftop home, which was designed by architect Wallace E. Cunningham was built in 2007, and is said to have been the inspiration behind Tony Stark’s Razor Point, Malibu lair in the Iron Man film franchise. 

While the main house was not used as a location on the film, its subterranean garage stands in for Tony Stark's infamous basement garage in the film, where Stark's Iron Man suit was created. 

The gorgeous glass house has a minimalist and sleek appearance, but it still packs in plenty of amenities.

Sprawling almost 11,000 square feet (1,021 sqm), the main house, seen in these images from TopTenRealEstatesDeals.com boasts four bedrooms, six bathrooms, various lounges and a chic kitchen.

Of course, the rooms are lined with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that allow for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Elsewhere you'll find a library with a glass and steel pool table, a movie theatre, a rooftop entertaining deck, an infinity pool, and a detached two-bedroom guesthouse.

Widely considered an architectural masterpiece for its futuristic design along with its ability to connect with the surrounding nature, we all agree this surreal property is one of the coolest we've had the pleasure of snooping inside.

Often called "America's oldest teenager", Dick Clark lived up to his name when he built this cave-like dwelling which is straight out of a Flintstones’ cartoon.

Famous for hosting the long-running television show American Bandstand and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, the television personality and producer built the house in 1988 atop a cliff in Malibu to get away from it all with wife Kari.

According to architect Phillip Jon Brown, the prehistoric design came about because originally the local authorities objected to Clark building on the 23-acre (9.3 ha) site because it was next door to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area.

"I came up with the idea that if the house looked like a rock formation, the park conservancy would let us build on top. They liked the concept,' Brown told CNN Money.

The result is a one-bedroom, two-bathroom, free-form house, seen here in images from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com with an interior made of wood and steel covered in concrete for that prehistoric look, reports LA Curbed.

The exterior is “heavy stucco with lots of rocks thrown into the mix”, and they scrubbed some of the stucco while it was wet to give it a decomposed granite look. Irregular windows and giant glass expanses meanwhile provide 360-degree views.

Wilma Flintstone would feel right at home in this kitchen with its irregular cabinets and drawers and cave-hole windows. Clark and his wife enjoyed cooking up a treat here just months before Dick died in 2012 after a heart attack.

The property was put up for sale but it clearly wasn’t for everyone as it lingered on the market for nearly three years before being sold in 2014 for $1.8 million (£1.4m), half of its original asking price, but a steal for a property in this area with such stunning views.

One of baseball’s all-time greats, Derek Jeter was instrumental in securing five World Series titles for the New York Yankees over his 20-year MLB career with the team. He earned 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Gloves, and five Silver Slugger awards, before retiring from professional baseball in 2014.

But it wasn’t because he was sporting royalty that he decided to buy a castle. He’d actually grown up there…

Jeter bought the four-acre (1.6 ha) property on the New York side of Greenwood Lake in 2002, but it wasn’t the first time the Yankees captain had fallen under its spell. Jeter spent many of his childhood summers at the castle swimming and playing sports, due to his maternal grandfather, William Connors, who had been adopted by former owners John and Julia Tiedemann.

Built in the early 1900s by a New York doctor, Rudolph Gudewill, the New Jersey couple bought the property in 1952, renaming it Tiedemann Castle, and using it as a base for their 13 children, including Jeter’s grandfather William, until the estate was sold in 1996.

Originally two castles, today the master castle, seen here in images from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, has a connected tower and guest castle with many stunning features including a soaring wood-beamed ceiling in the great room, large stone fireplaces, a stone turret and a stone bridge traversing a lagoon. There’s also an infinity pool, a man-made waterfall and even a Widow's Walk.

The former New York Yankees shortstop spent a fortune renovating the home, which had been partitioned into apartments when he purchased it in the early 2000s.

Measuring almost 9,000 square feet (836 sqm), the main house has six bedrooms, seven full and five half bathrooms, a great room, four kitchens, several stone fireplaces, as well as a den, a games room, a sun room, a formal dining room, an office, gym and family room with a bar.

Despite the time and effort he had spent on the property, the baseball Hall of Famer, listed the castle in 2018 for nearly $15 million (£11.6m), finally selling it in June 2024 for close to the listed $6.3 million (£4.9m) asking price.

The sportsman, who is now a MLB analyst for Fox Sports, also sold his penthouse in Trump World Tower in 2023 for $16.5 million (£12.7m).

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