US mansion with backyard golf course could be yours

The phrase ‘on your doorstep’ is used far too often, but here’s a fair example.

If you have a spare $5.5 million kicking around, then you no longer need to worry about paying your membership fees each year.

That’s because a US mansion, with its own private nine-hole golf course, has hit the market and could be yours.

The property in Johnston, Iowa, is one of the most expensive residential homes in the state and spans 26 acres, featuring six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

Much of that is taken up by the course, which is cut from six putting greens, with paved cart paths, immaculate fairways and the odd greenside bunker.

It circles a man-made lake and private beach, so you might want to stack up on balls, too, if you’re prone to finding the drink off the tee.

Look no further than the designated cart barn for mid-round refreshments or hanging out after playing nine. It’s kitted out with two buggies and even has a bar area.

The golf facilities alone are enough to convince you and a few pals to at least consider moving out, but there’s more.

The crown jewel in a neighbourhood of million-dollar homes, this property, in the Des Moines suburb, steals the show with a heated in-ground swimming pool, four-car garage and a cinema room.

Listed by WB Realty Co, the home offers views of Iowa Capital Building from the towering second floor windows.

Listing agent Matthew Guns said: “Iowa, in general, has quite a few equestrian-centred properties, but a property with a private golf course like this, and located within such a large metro area, is exceedingly rare.

“You can see 801 Grand, the tallest building in Des Moines, and the Iowa State Capitol from the second-floor balcony.

“My favourite thing about the home is how serene it truly is.

“I can’t imagine how wonderful it would be to wake up to the feeling that you’re all alone in such a peaceful retreat while still living in city limits and all the conveniences that it provides.”