Big Playhouses For Sale

Victorian Cottage Playhouse

Little Cottage Company

This DIY kit playhouse comes in two sizes — big and bigger! At 8’ x 16’ or 10’ x 18’, this fancy Victorian playhouse is made primarily from manufactured wood and boasts 17 windows with several flower boxes. Shingles, drip edge and paint are not included.

$9243 ~~$14034~~

Designer Advice:

A floor kit (but not foundation) is included with the panelized prefabbed kit house. Standing 102” tall, this giant playhouse can accommodate four or more kids. The construction is sturdy enough for adults to be inside and even climb the loft. The windows are made from tempered glass and can be opened while screens keep the bugs out.

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Tree House Playhouse

Handmade and fully customizable, this huge playhouse comes with its very own tree. The house can be accessed by a rope net ladder, a rope bridge or a more traditional ladder. Leave the house by sliding down a curved tube slide.

Designer Advice:

A series of steel posts are painted the color of tree bark and support the structure. A giant pecan tree “grows” through the house but doesn’t bear any weight. The interior is finished with sloped wood ceilings and floor and includes a sleeping platform with a Gothic-style window to gaze out of. A small AC unit can be installed below the playhouse while a fan pushes the air into the house through a vent.

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Handmade Large Playhouse

This adorable blue playhouse has all kinds of extra features that make it special. It comes with a built-in sink and stove top, a play phone, two kids’ cooking pots and utensils. An awning is made from outdoor material to protect from sun exposure. Porch lights and dinner are available as add-ons.

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Cape Cod Giant Playhouse

Little Cottage Company

Choose from one of five sizes with this charming Cape Cod playhouse. The panelized prefabbed kit cottage comes with an optional deck as well as an optional loft. Two working safety glass screened windows with flower boxes are included.

$2553 ~~$2724~~

Designer Advice:

This large playhouse comes fully painted except for a few trim pieces. Assembly is easy and only requires basic tools to put together. It also includes two sets of shutters and a chimney. The front door is child-sized, while there is an adult door hidden around the side to make entry easier for mom and dad. The interior is unfinished.

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Victorian Playhouse with Tree

Custom built, this Victorian playhouse comes with its own tree and a set of wood stairs to climb. No crane or forklift is needed to install this house in your yard. It comes in multiple pieces that are easily carried by two to four people to just about any location.

Designer Advice:

The artificial tree has a hefty steel frame and a CNC router foam trunk. The trunk and branches are coated with a poly-urea industrial coating (also used to line truck beds or new factory roofs.) The stairs are all wood and made with custom CNC routed pickets. All the tree leaves are made from an exterior poly-blend that will last for years outside in the sun or snow.

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Mansion Playhouse

The castle design of this giant mansion playhouse measures 12’ by 26’. The exterior is finished in stone-like blocks with ramparts above the first story. The center drive-through is perfect for carriage access. A two-story fully finished interior comes with lighting accents.

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Two Piece Shipwreck Playhouse

This huge pirate ship playhouse measures 8’ wide and 18’ long when combined. The two parts of the shipwrecked ship can be separated and placed farther apart in your yard to enhance the disaster and get the imaginative juices flowing.

Designer Advice:

Included with the pirate shipwreck is a concrete sculpted tree that supports the larger section of the playhouse. As well, an additional bow shack and water cannons and water balloon launchers let you get wet on the high seas of your backyard playhouse. A slide, swings, rock wall and net climb give multiple access points to the top decks, and tattered sails with pirate decor keep the fantasy going.

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Hobbit Playhouse

This fun-filled playhouse is packed with whimsical accents at every turn. The front door is built into the trunk of an artificial tree, while a ladder lets you access the playhouse from the side. A water wheel sits below the giant playhouse, and a deck perches outside the charming shack.

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Backyard Playhouse with Garden Beds and Bench

Outsunny

Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative outdoor play

What We Like: Multiple windows and built-in garden beds

Transform your backyard into a magical play area with this charming playhouse, featuring multiple windows, a bench, and two garden beds by the front door. Kids will love playing pretend games like running a restaurant or chatting with friends across the wall. The inviting picket fence, mailbox, and vibrant entryway with colors and greenery create an enchanting space that sparks imagination and keeps children entertained for hours.

$299.99 ~~$399.99~~

Designer Advice:

Choose vibrant, kid-friendly plants for the garden beds and add some outdoor cushions to the bench for extra comfort and a touch of personality.

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Buying Guide

Is planning permission needed for a big playhouse?

Whether or not planning permission is needed for a playhouse will depend on a few factors.

Playhouses are typically regarded as temporary structures, but the maximum size of a playhouse that can be housed on your property without a permit depends on where you live.

A single story structure less than 200 ft² is usually exempt from permit rules, but your municipality has its own specific bylaws regarding sizing. A lower square footage might be the limit in urban centers, whereas a rural township often allows larger playhouses to exist without permission.

To be exempt from a permit, a playhouse cannot be an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Accessory dwelling units are defined as a secondary dwelling attached to, or on, the same property as a single family home. This includes basement apartments, tiny homes, and in-law suites.

If your playhouse includes utilities like plumbing or electricity, or if it exceeds the maximum square footage and height set out by your municipality, it may require a permit. It’s critical to do this research about laws in your area before you begin construction or purchase big playhouses for sale to ensure you obtain proper permits as required.

How much does it cost to build your own playhouse?

The cost associated with big playhouses for sale can be steep, but the price to ensure that it’s safe is well worth it. Building a custom playhouse will generally cost between $60 and $150 per square foot; remember, you’re building a small structure! It’s a good idea to purchase an existing kit instead of making your own, again, to ensure that it’s completely safe for the children who will be playing in it.

What should I put inside a playhouse for my children to play with?

There is a broad variety of items you can place in a playhouse for your children to play with.

Child-sized chairs and tables are essential. They should be light enough for your children to rearrange or take them in and out of the playhouse.

Add blackboards, papers, crayons and markers. These give your kids a chance to draw and write to their heart’s content. Create an art wall by coating it in magnetic paint allowing the kids to have fun with magnetic letters or display different forms of art with magnets. Stock on modeling clay and other art supplies so they can hone their skills.

Toy garden tools and brooms would give the playhouse a realistic house-feel. Get toy dishes, plastic foods and one or more aprons for a pretend kitchen. Add a mailbox and provide envelopes they could color as they play post office. Invest in some fun puzzles and board games for the whole family.