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For Issues of National Security, 8 Homes With Commanding Conference Rooms

When we hear the words “conference room,” our response is rarely positive. It conjures up a windowless, airless room with too many chairs huddled around a table, half-empty cups of coffee, and a balky, clunky phone that looks like an alien spaceship in the center of it all.

But not all of them look so grim. In fact, we found a few in homes currently for sale where you might actually look forward to dialing in a few of your closest friends.

And we took our inspiration for impromptu meeting places straight from the top. President Donald Trump recently grabbed headlines by holding a seat-of-the-pants security briefing well outside the confines of the White House. Namely, he was in an open-air dining room at his weekend digs, Mar-a-Lago.

While it may be the “Southern White House,” a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility—or SCIF—it isn’t. Thrilled diners looked on and even posted photos of POTUS in action as he consulted with senior staff and his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, about their joint response to North Korea.

If dinner theater doesn’t sound appetizing for your next board meeting, you should consider one of these incredible spreads equipped with conference rooms. Set up the slides and dial in to our presentation of private conference facilities.

2307 Verona Ct, Chino Hills, CA

Price: $5,290,000

Business casual appeal: You’ll want to hold your off-site here. The 10,000-square-foot, Tuscan-style estate built in 2011 comes with seven bedroom suites and 11 bathrooms, along with a conference room complete with video screen. You and your co-workers will have plenty to do when there’s downtime. Splash about in the pool, get cooking in the chef’s kitchen that includes a built-in wok, or take advantage of the golf course community and hit the links.

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1055 Sayer Rd, Barnard, VT

Price: $4,150,000

Business casual appeal: You may have trouble getting guests or office mates to leave this breathtaking property. Situated on rolling hills, the home features a spacious conference room, media room, bar, and bathroom. The equestrian estate also sports a six-stall barn and 396 manicured acres. While the home includes four bedrooms and six baths, your employees could also be accommodated in the butler’s wing.

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489 Stage Rd, Charlton, NY

Price: $2,650,000

Business casual appeal: Also an equestrian estate with top-notch features, this property’s barnlike setting for the second-floor conference room sold us. The updated four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property includes large fireplaces, a game room, a gym, and an outdoor pool with cabana.

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5229 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

Price: $2,195,000

Business casual appeal: This stately Greek Revival home has housed law offices, but it’s ready to transition back into its original state as a single-family home. The lovely property has 12 bedrooms and five bathrooms. It also features not one, but two conference rooms.

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4717 Posada Dr, Edgewood, FL

Price: $1,150,000

Business casual appeal: Prepare to rock out at this lakefront compound that has served as both a private residence and a recording studio. The 2,500-square-foot main home includes four beds, two baths, family room, and office. The separate 9,000-square-foot layout features the conference room, along with two recording studios, rehearsal studio, bowling alley, game room, and theater.

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7951 W Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA

Price: $950,000

Business causal appeal: This rural retreat located, literally, in Rural Retreat, VA, has many options! In addition to the blue sky and clouds painted on the ceiling of the conference room, the sky’s the limit when it comes to other activities. Enjoy wildlife on the grounds, and hold events in the large outdoor picnic shelter.

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177 Crawfords Edge, Wintergreen, VA

Price: $1,199,000

Business casual appeal: You can get down to business amid the stunning nature of this gorgeous 7,600-square-foot, 10-bed, 10.5-bath mountain home. It can easily host a large group in its “state-of-the-art” conference center with two meeting tables. There’s also a double kitchen, wet bar, and game room.

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Tavern Island, Rowayton, CT

Price: $10,995,000

Business casual appeal: Nothing quite says power like having your own island. This turnkey estate is just the setting for a board meeting of serious players, who can then seriously play. The historic compound features a six-bedroom, six-bath main house; a guest cottage; and the teahouse with meeting room plus bedroom. There’s also a pool, deep-water dock, and private beach.

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