Most luxurious mansions: Billionaire bling: these are the most luxurious homes in the world

Billionaire bling: these are the most luxurious homes in the world

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Decadent homes dripping in gold

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They say money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a whole heap of stuff – and when you own a mega-mansion that spans tens of thousands of square feet, there’s a lot of space to fill. From estates adorned in 24-carat gold to plush pads dripping in diamonds, click or scroll on to take a look inside the world’s most ostentatious homes…

Magnificent mega-mansion, Los Angeles, USA

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The perfect property for a VIP, this contemporary home in the exclusive enclave of Bel Air is currently on the market for just shy of $50 million (£35m). Hidden behind guarded gates, the extravagant estate is surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens and offers luxury amenities in abundance. 

Magnificent mega-mansion, Los Angeles, USA

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Inside, the luxe residence is spread over 36,000 square feet and boasts eight bedrooms and no less than 20 bathrooms. Decked out in the most luxurious of materials, the opulent interiors have been likened to a ‘resort oasis’, and we can’t say we disagree.

Magnificent mega-mansion, Los Angeles, USA

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The showstopping mansion has been designed to perfection, from the glamorous sweeping staircase in the vaulted entryway to the plush lounge complete with a stunning marble fireplace. Elsewhere, there are a whole host of extravagant living spaces, including the chef-style kitchen, a beautiful dining room and this bar complete with LED strip lights and plush seating.  

Magnificent mega-mansion, Los Angeles, USA

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However, deep underground the mansion is hiding a secret. The 20,000-square-foot basement is home to a state-of-the-art entertaining space complete with a resort-style spa with a pool, massage room, sauna and steam bath. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a games room, movie theatre, bar and sports courts – everything a billionaire could ask for!

Playa Vista Isle, Florida, USA

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Once one of America’s most expensive homes when it was first listed for $159 million (£112m), this mega-mansion in Florida’s Hillsboro Beach sold in November 2018 for the cut-down price of $42.5 million (£30m). The expansive grounds offer a 4,500-square-foot infinity pool, complete with a swim-up bar and slide, plus a glass-bottomed hot tub suspended above the pool. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a putting green and an outdoor kitchen for entertaining alfresco.

Playa Vista Isle, Florida, USA

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Inside, the 60,000-square-foot estate features 11 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms, with almost every inch of the property draped in gold. All of the property’s bathrooms are exquisite, with the main guest bathroom offering muraled walls and a golden pedestal and sink, while the grand VIP suite has a Jacuzzi tub and a custom inlaid mother-of-pearl shower.

Playa Vista Isle, Florida, USA

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As well as separate wings for VIP guests, the master suite is an opulent marvel, with incredible ocean vistas and direct balcony access. There’s an incredible amount of gold leaf spread throughout the property, ensuring that each room is outrageously lavish. It won’t come as a surprise to hear that this decadent dwelling was inspired by the Palace of Versailles.

Playa Vista Isle, Florida, USA

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There’s also a 1,300-gallon aquarium, a 20-car garage and a temperature-controlled wine cellar that can accommodate 3,000 bottles of the finest vino. Plus, with the world’s first residential IMAX 3D theatre on its lower level, this house is perhaps the most extravagant we’ve seen.

The One, Los Angeles, USA

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Known as Los Angeles’ most expensive home, ‘The One’ was developed over the course of eight years by high-end developer Nile Niami. Set on a five-acre parcel of land and surrounded by a moat on three sides, the home seems to float above the city. The details of the newly-completed Bel Air property have been kept private apart from the occasional picture on the residence’s dedicated Instagram account, but what we do know is that it’s magnificent…

The One, Los Angeles, USA

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With a reported price tag of $340 million (£240m), the home was designed by architect Paul McClean and interior designer Kathryn Rotondi. Featuring 26-foot-high ceilings and an eye-catching rotating sculpture, the main entrance gives a taste of what’s to come in the super-luxury home. The wow-factor entryway leads through to an array of lavish living areas that boast panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific.

The One, Los Angeles, USA

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The opulent interior sprawls across an enormous 105,000 square feet and offers a neutral colour palette that was specially chosen to let the surrounding landscape do all the talking. There are 42 bathrooms and a whopping 21 bedrooms, which include a private 5,500-square-foot master suite. 

The One, Los Angeles, USA

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Elsewhere, there’s a 30-car garage gallery with two display turntables, a four-lane bowling alley, an entire spa floor, a 30-seat movie theatre and a so-called philanthropy wing that can host up to 200 people. Talk about the perfect party pad! Outside you’ll find a 10,000-square-foot sky deck and five swimming pools. A truly unique property, the city recently passed new ordinances that mean a house of this sprawling scale can never be built again in Los Angeles.

Casablanca estate, Cape Town, South Africa

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Over in Cape Town, South Africa, there’s no shortage of bling either. The Casablanca estate, located on the shoreline of Camps Bay, features a whole host of decadent amenities that have us packing our bags already. With plenty of custom wrought-iron work, crystal chandeliers and gold leaf detailing inside, the mansion is every bit as spectacular as it appears from the outside.

Casablanca estate, Cape Town, South Africa

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The property was built in 2014 and is currently on the real estate market for $35 million (£25m). The opulent home offers 33,723 square feet of living space, eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, each lined with white Carrara marble flooring. The ocean-view master suite even boasts an enormous spa bath carved from marble!

Casablanca estate, Cape Town, South Africa

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The estate also contains a Technogym fitness room, a full-sized squash court, a massage room and a sauna that can accommodate 12 people at a time. Downstairs you’ll also find possibly the swishest garage we’ve ever seen with space for up to 14 supercars.

Casablanca estate, Cape Town, South Africa

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If all this hasn’t made your heart race, then check out the home’s luxury cinema room, complete with velvet furnishings, walnut panelling and 15-foot ceilings. After you’ve watched the latest blockbuster, head over to the wine cellar or the whiskey bar for a tipple, or hit the billiard room for a game or two. There’s even an 82-foot swimming pool, complete with its own automatic thermal pool cover for the ultimate billionaire’s backyard!

Lavish Bel Air mansion, California, USA

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Described as a voyage of the senses, this jaw-dropping mansion is considered one of the most innovative contemporary estates on the planet. Nestled on a hillside in exclusive Bel Air inside LA’s platinum triangle, the mansion is surrounded by the homes of some of the world’s richest people. The colossal 12-bedroom, 21-bathroom pad was designed by real estate developer Bruce Makowsky to suit the needs of the mega-wealthy.

Lavish Bel Air mansion, California, USA

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Covering 42,000 square feet, every aspect of the building, which includes over 100 art installations, has been meticulously designed. In the main living room are two light fixtures made from gold-encrusted Brut Champagne bottles, while the 17,000-square-foot outside deck offers a luxury glass-tiled infinity pool and a giant flat-screen TV so you don’t get bored while you bathe.

Lavish Bel Air mansion, California, USA

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The home’s fully-stocked champagne and wine cellars are ideal for the adults, while the wall of candy in the games room is every kid’s fantasy realised. Fancy a change of scenery? There’s a helicopter parked on the rooftop deck for a quick weekend getaway. If you prefer wheels to wings, downstairs you’ll find an enormous garage where more than $30 million (£21m) of supercars can be browsed.

Lavish Bel Air mansion, California, USA

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Elsewhere in the house, there are three luxurious gourmet kitchens, a four-lane bowling alley and a state-of-the-art fitness room. For leisure time, head to one of the property’s five bars, enjoy a treatment in the wellness spa or recline in the 40-seat cinema. Originally listed for $250 million (£180m), the home finally sold in October 2019 for $94 million (£68m). The unnamed buyer also purchased most of the high-end furniture for around $7 million (£5m). 

Luxe Swiss chalet, London, UK

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This gorgeous property might look like it belongs in the Alps, but it’s actually located in Hampton Court, London. The Grade II-listed chalet was imported from Switzerland around 1882 and situated on the scenic banks of the River Thames.

Luxe Swiss chalet, London, UK

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Inside the 5,478-square-foot house, there are four decadent bathrooms where homeowners can relax and unwind in the lap of luxury. One offers a pair of $12,000 (£8.6k) freestanding copper bathtubs, gilded Italian washbasins worth $23,500 (£16.8k) apiece and bespoke Japanese toilets. Even the parquet flooring is made from gold!

Luxe Swiss chalet, London, UK

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Talk about a billionaire bathroom! The luxurious ensuite also boasts a central rainfall shower and two hand basins carved from marble and 24-carat gold. Elsewhere, sliding double doors adorned with Swarovski crystals dazzle in each room, while the Italian-designed kitchen features no less than five Gaggenau fridges, worth thousands of dollars each.

Luxe Swiss chalet, London, UK

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If the home’s private River Thames frontage and moorings weren’t enough, the luxurious basement contains its very own beach with 40 tonnes of sand. The indoor beach features underfloor heating, a performance stage and bespoke wine racks. Large skylights allow light to flood inside, while nautical murals adorn the walls. There’s also a Japanese water garden complete with koi carp, plus a bridge decorated with samurai swords.

Opus, Beverly Hills, USA

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This glistening property is another brainchild of real estate developer Nile Niami. Positioned in the sought-after heights of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, the pad, known as Opus, is dripping in gold from top to bottom. The marketing video for the development turned quite a few heads too as it even featured gold-painted models.

Opus, Beverly Hills, USA

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The 20,500-square-foot mansion, which is the ultimate bachelor pad, has a solid marble façade with veins of gold running through it. Even the house sign and front gate are made from solid gold. The estate also comes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, one of which features a waterfall. In 2017, the lavish property hit the real estate market for a colossal $100 million (£71m). Listed for three years, the price was bumped down to $60 million (£43m), when it was snapped up by a real estate investor. 

Opus, Beverly Hills, USA

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The house also includes a 10-car museum, complete with a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and a Rolls-Royce Dawn in, you guessed it, gold! Priceless artwork on display ranges from works by Damien Hirst to a portrait of Muhammad Ali by Andy Warhol, equating to over $2 million (£1. 4m) in value.

Opus, Beverly Hills, USA

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Over in the gold-gilded champagne vault, you’ll find 170 pristine bottles of Cristal just waiting for a special occasion. There are also seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a spa, a beauty salon and a 15-person cinema. The main living rooms feature Roberto Cavalli flooring and Longhi doors in suede and embossed leather, meanwhile, in the kitchen you’ll find an iPod-controlled coffee machine – what could be more bling than that?

Exclusive luxury villa, Dubai, UAE

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Over in Dubai, opulence abounds. The XXII CARAT Palm Jumeirah development offers luxury waterfront villas for the mega-rich. Designed with flawless attention to detail, every property on the estate is dripping in gold, marble and the finest furnishings from around the world. No wonder then that the likes of David and Victoria Beckham own property here! Let’s step inside. ..

Exclusive luxury villa, Dubai, UAE

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Each luxury villa was designed with Renaissance architecture in mind. Picture stucco masonry, classical columns, pergola terraces, handmade ceramics and dramatic wall murals. Almost every room is decorated with fine gold and silver leaf, from the trims of the kitchen cabinets to the taps in the bathrooms.

Exclusive luxury villa, Dubai, UAE

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In fact, the bathrooms are perhaps the villas’ most luxurious rooms, offering everything from floor-to-ceiling marble to 18-carat gold finishes. All this luxury comes with a hefty price tag though, with costs starting at $9.6 million (£6.8m). But, to soften the blow, every villa also has direct access to a private beach and unobstructed views of Dubai’s iconic skyline.

Exclusive luxury villa, Dubai, UAE

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In some of the villas, the lucky owner can also take a soak in a bathtub carved from rock crystal. The colossal tub weighs in at 10 tonnes and was sourced from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. The opulent bath comes with an equally lavish price tag, with a single tub costing anywhere up to $1 million (£700k). 

Modern mega-mansion, California, USA

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You know you’ve found a fine piece of real estate when the likes of Beyoncé and Jay Z are vying to buy it! Yet despite the power couple’s attempts, they lost out on owning this extravagant home. Instead, it was snapped up by billionaire video game creator Markus Persson, who paid a whopping $70 million (£50m) for the Beverley Hills pad in 2014. 

Modern mega-mansion, California, USA

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It’s not hard to see why A-listers would be fighting over this home. Kitted out in top designer furnishings from the likes of Bentley and Hermès, the interior is immaculate. In fact, the Bentley couch and cushions are thought to be worth $500,000 (£357k) alone! In the living room, there’s also a giant James Dean mural and a replica of the motorcycle he drove in the classic Hollywood film Rebel Without a Cause.

Modern mega-mansion, California, USA

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Covering 23,000 square feet, the property offers eight luxury bedrooms and a staggering 15 bathrooms, including one decked out with bespoke Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel fire extinguishers in their own display cabinet. Outside, the poolside dining area has 24 Roberto Cavalli place settings – we wouldn’t want to go spilling anything on those…

Modern mega-mansion, California, USA

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As with all ultra-luxe LA pads, there’s no shortage of space to store supercars. The basement level is dedicated to showcasing some of the finest motor vehicles in the world, with rotating platforms and a car lift. If this wasn’t enough, the house also offers a dazzling infinity pool, a temperature-controlled glass wine cellar and a giant candy wall for the ultimate sugar fix.

Baroque palace, Rublyovka, Russia

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Rich Russians are renowned for their decadent tastes – think caviar and Fabergé eggs – and when it comes to their real estate, they’re no different. This Baroque-style billionaire pad went on the market in 2015 with Sotheby’s International Realty for $109m (£77m).

Baroque palace, Rublyovka, Russia

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Located in the exclusive Moscow neighbourhood of Rublyovka amongst 97 acres of pine forest, the bedazzled property oozes opulence and is covered from floor to ceiling in marble, gold and precious gems.

Baroque palace, Rublyovka, Russia

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While the master bathroom is home to an opulent gold shower, the grand hallway offers delicate chandeliers, stunning drapery and more marble than we could ever imagine. Fine antiques are scattered around every room, while intricate wall and ceiling murals make each space feel like the seat of royalty.

Baroque palace, Rublyovka, Russia

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Some of the rooms, including this lavish master bedroom, offer bespoke wooden floors and lashings of gold, velvet and crystal. Bursting with regal finishes and costly décor, this Russian palace is by far one of the world’s most blinged-out properties.

Swish super-mansion, California, USA

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Also competing for the crown of most luxurious property in Bel Air is this mega-mansion, known as Sarbonne. With nine stunning bedrooms, the property extends to 25,000 square feet and offers an additional 20,000 square feet of outdoor space, including sundecks and manicured gardens.

Swish super-mansion, California, USA

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One of the most jaw-dropping home features money can buy, a film screen rises up from the edge of the stunning infinity pool, which features statues that are reminiscent of Academy Awards.  If that wasn’t enough, there is also a library, art studio, gym, temperature-controlled wine cellar and billiards room.

Swish super-mansion, California, USA

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The perfect property for petrol heads, the mansion boasts its own state-of-the-art glass car elevator, which allows luxurious supercars to be stored safely and offers the perfect super-sized display case to show-off a treasured collection.

Swish super-mansion, California, USA

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As well as 15 luxury bathrooms, many offering panoramic views across Los Angeles, there is also a private at-home spa, complete with treatment rooms and a sauna. In December 2018, the lavish home went on the market for $88 million (£62m) and sold in July 2019 for $75 million (£53m). Talk about opulent!

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9 Most Expensive Mansions In The World!

There is no denying that browsing websites, magazines and reality TV shows for a glimpse at how the other half live can be an addictive past-time, but have you ever wondered what kinds of property the super-rich can afford to live in?

We’re not just talking about those run-of-the-mill A-list celebrities and CEOs with a few million in the bank; these are the kinds of homes that one can only secure for themselves once they’re approaching – or have exceeded – billionaire status.

So, exactly what could one expect from some of the most expensive mansions in the world? What kind of features are most likely to appeal to some of the wealthiest people in the world? Where in the world are they located? And most importantly, how much did they set their owners back financially?

Below is a selection of 9 of the most expensive mansions sold in recent years to give you some food for thought:

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1. Antillia, Mumbai (INDIA), $1.4 billion

The most expensive property in our list by far is Antillia, the quite frankly mind-boggling 27-floor skyscraper in the “billionaires’ row” area of Mumbai. It’s reportedly the second most valuable property in the world (after Buckingham Palace) and is home to Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia, and – as of March 2021 – the 10th richest person in the world. Ambani has amassed his $83.1 billion fortune through his role as chairman, MD and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Ltd, a Fortune Global 500 company that is the most valuable company in India by market value.

The home, named after a mythical island in the Atlantic Ocean, boasts 3 helipads, a cinema, dance and yoga studios, a 168-car garage and more than 600 staff. The Ambani family live on the top 6 floors of the building to make the most of the views and sunlight. They have also reportedly decorated their opulent abode with crystals, marble and mother-of-pearl.

Arguably the most fascinating feature of the home, however, is that Ambani and his family have access to their very own ‘snow room’ for the days when the heat is just too overwhelming and air con won’t suffice. The walls reportedly blast out man-made snowflakes on demand!

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2. Villa Leopalda, Villefranche-sur-Mer (MONACO), $780.9 million

This estate, situated on 18 acres of land within the French Riviera, once belonged to King Leopald II of Belgium, and during WWI it was used as a military hospital.

It was also the setting for the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film ‘To Catch A Thief’ starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.

It’s rumored that the mansion hires 50 staff just to deal with the expansive gardens and landscape scenery surrounding the estate.

What we do know for sure is that there are 19 bedrooms situated within the residence, each featuring their own private bathrooms and outdoor terraces. There is also a built-in bowling alley, private movie theatre and several private kitchens for those late-night cravings!

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3. Middle Gap Road Mansion, Middle Gap Road (HONG KONG), $440.8 million

Situated on Middle Gap Road – one of the most prestigious gated communities in Hong Kong – this rare and exclusive mansion went on the market for $447.8m back in 2019.

Built in 1991, this mansion boasts a relatively modest 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, unimpressive you might assume, particularly in comparison to some of the other residences featured on the list!

The appeal of Middle Gap Road Mansion is the fact it’s shrouded by lush country park greenery for utmost privacy in one of the busiest and most overcrowded cities in the world. With a site area of 16,330 square feet and a swimming pool that overlooks stunning views of Hong Kong’s south side, there couldn’t be a more desirable home for anyone living in the region.

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4. The ‘Mayfair Mega-Mansion’, London (ENGLAND), $347.9 million

Businessman John Caudwell (who sold his Phones4U chain for £1.5 billion back in 2006) created Britain’s most expensive home in the heart of Mayfair, and the price tag just goes to show there was certainly no expense spared!

The Mayfair Mega-Mansion is the result of two substantially sized houses knocked into one and is more than twice the size of the Royal Albert Hall. The home features a 120-capacity ballroom, 15 bedrooms and spans 8 floors.

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5. Odeon Tower Penthouse, Avenue de l’Annonciade (MONACO), $381.7 million

A five-floor penthouse in one of the most exclusive and luxurious destinations in the world, this home encompasses a total of 31,500 square feet. It features a rooftop deck and an infinity pool that contains its own impressive waterslide to transport passengers directly from the dancefloor to the pool.

With 6 bedrooms and a kitchen on each of the 5 floors, residents of the penthouse also benefit from a private chauffeur, a caterer, a 24-hour concierge service and a health club.

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6. Fair Field Mansion, Long Island, New York (USA), $245.8 million

This beach-side property, a commuter ride away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, currently belongs to billionaire businessman Ira Rennert. Rennert is the Chairman and CEO of Renco Group, a New York City based holding group which invests in other companies across a range of different industries.

Alongside the main residence, the Fair Field estate consists of a ‘play’ house and two further pool houses, spread out across more than 110,000 square feet. The home boasts an impressive 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, its own power plant, 3 swimming pools, a synagogue, 2 courtyards, an orangery, a 164-seat home theatre, a basketball court, and a bowling alley! You’d never be bored, would you?

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7. Central Park South Penthouse, Manhattan, New York (USA), $234.1 million

This impressive penthouse residence is owned by Billionaire Ken Griffin, who purchased his New York City home for an eye-watering $238m back in 2019. His slice of the Big Apple reportedly set the current record for the most expensive home ever bought in the city; not too surprising considering the fact Mr Griffin is worth an estimated $8.84 billion!

The record-breaking property covers the three top floors of 220 Central Park South, a skyscraper located in Manhattan that boasts some of the most spectacular views of the city skyline. Each of the penthouse’s 3 bedrooms comes with an en-suite bathroom, black and white marble baths, steam showers and heated floors. The building, where singer Sting also owns an apartment, gives its residents exclusive access to an 82-foot saltwater pool, fitness centre, squash courts, library, screening rooms and outdoor terraces.

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8. St Moritz Mansion, St Moritz (SWITZERLAND), $182 million

The St Moritz Mansion is a seven-floor home located in a luxury Swiss ski resort that had the initial architectural brief of being able to “make a billionaire’s jaw drop” and it’s safe to say the goal was reached!

The residence is one of the most expensive homes ever put on the market in Switzerland and is currently owned by an unnamed billionaire family. The home has a private ski lift to the slopes, a $1.3 million home cinema, a fully-equipped spa featuring an extravagant pool lit by swarovski crystal lights, a wine cellar, an underground lake and even 24 KARAT GOLD WALLS. Talk about showing off!

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9. Villa Firenze, Beverly Hills, California (USA), $162.7 million

This Mediterranean mega-mansion and compound is located in the A-Lister’s playground of Beverley Park, California. The residence is made up of a main house and three guest cottages, and sits across 9 acres of prime Californian real estate, justifying its hefty price tag!

The mansion was originally sold back in 1998 after 5 years of building work, has 13 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and 28,660 square feet of living space. The mansion is owned by billionaire businessman Steven Udvar-Hazy, former CEO of one of the biggest aircraft leasing businesses in the world. Celebrity neighbors of the current residents include Hollywood actors Denzel Washington, Sylvester Stallone and Eddie Murphy, as well as legendary Scottish singer Rod Stewart.

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Source: https://www.bankrate.com/uk/mortgages/priciest-property-portal/

The Top 10 Expensive Homes

Imagine your dream home, then triple it in size, add decorative detail and huge pool – then it will probably make this top 10 list. As much as we love our own homes, it’s always interesting looking at some of the most expensive, luxurious properties around the world. From Castles to Mansions, below are the top 10 most expensive homes in the world.

10. Xanadu 2.0, Washington DC, USA.

Home to the co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, this 66,000 square-foot home is a bespoke home for Gates. It took him 7 years and $63 million to design and build, and we are so impressed with the outcome! Xanadu 2.0 houses a 60 foot-pool, 2100 square-foot library, a hidden bar and even remote-controlled wall artwork. Valued at $125.5million (£94.5million), it comes as no surprise that one of the richest men in the world and his home has made the list, especially with his unique bespoke design and high-tech features.

You can learn more about this property here.

9. 18-19 Kensington Gardens, London, UK.

Owned by Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian business boss of Arcelor Mittal – the world’s largest steel manufacturer, a property stood so elegantly on Billionaires Row. Just next door to Prince William and Kate Middleton, this home boasts 12 bedrooms, 20 parking spaces, an indoor pool and an immaculately-presented garden. Valued at approximately £97million ($128 million), wouldn’t it be lovely to live here?

You can learn more about London’s £3billion street right here.

8. Seven The Pinnacle, Montana, USA.

This absolutely stunning house is the largest property in the Yellowstone Club (a private ski and golf community for the mega-rich). Not only does this home show beautiful, lodge-like design in and out, but is also situated in a location where there is either lots of green or lots of snow – so you can enjoy the best of both worlds! Valued at $155million (£117million), this home offers multiple floors, a gym, wine cellar, private ski-lift and even heated-floors!

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Palazzo di Amore, California, USA.

It comes as no surprise that one of the most expensive homes in the world is found on Beverly Hills. Jeff Greene, a successful estate entrepreneur and American politician, owns this beautiful property that genuinely looks like a holiday resort. It comes with 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, tennis courts, a huge swimming pool with waterfalls, a 27-car garage and even a private movie theatre and ballroom! What we love about this property is each home more-or-less has it’s very own theme to it. Valued at $195million (£147million), this is certainly one of the world’s most expensive luxury houses.

You can learn more about this stunning property here.

6. Ellison Estate, California, USA.

Located in the Woodside is this $200million (£151million) estate owned by Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle. Due to its value, this estate holds 10 different properties, a man-made lake, tea house and bathhouse, all with an immaculate lodge-like design in and out. With stone fireplaces, comfy velvet sofas and wooden pillars, this estate is the ultimate wooden property with outstanding lake views.

5. Four Fairfield Pond, New York, USA.

We knew New York would pop up eventually – this 63-acre property is the home of Ira Renner, owner of the Renco Group (a holding investment company in auto manufacturing and smelting). With 29 bedrooms, three light-up swimming pools, 91-foot dining room and it’s very own power plant, this home is definitely an expensive one! What’s more? It’s a great bit of land for those who are sporty and active, as it also boasts a basketball court, bowling alley, squash courts and tennis courts… Wow!

In addition to this, Four Fairfield Pond has a property value of $248.5million (£188million)!

4. Villa Les Cedres, French Riviera, France.

This 18,000 square-foot villa home is quite literally a royal heaven. Built for the King of Belgium in 1830, the traditional royal design has stuck to the property, as you can enjoy gorgeous art masterpieces, divine and ancient furniture and sophisticated bedding. Moreover, this home boasts 14 bedrooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a ballroom, a 3,000 book-holding library and a stable big enough to home 30 horses! With a value of €352 million (£302million), this beautiful home situated in the beautiful Riviera should definitely make the top 5 most expensive homes in the world list.

You can learn more about this property here.

3. Villa Leopolda, Cote D’Azure, France.

This 50-acre countryside estate includes a huge greenhouse, a pool house, outdoor kitchen and a guest house. It is owned by Lily Safra, a Brazilian philanthropist! In comparison to the other homes, it doesn’t offer as much despite its price. But it is situated in a stunning, peaceful countryside location in France, so maybe the €661million (£567million) is worth the price!

2. Antilia, Mumbai, India.

Valued at 82billion rupees (£906million), this is quite possibly the most extravagant property in the whole world. Whilst building a 27-story home in one of the most poverty-stricken areas in the world might sound slightly and harshly boastful, Makes Ambani (India’s richest man) thinks otherwise. The home is 400,000 square foot with 27 high ceilings and it has been brought to light that the building can survive a deadly earthquake.

We seriously don’t want to miss a single feature out for this home, so we decided to put it into a list instead;

• 3 roof-top helicopter pads.
• 9 high-speed elevators.
• A steel and glass structure.
• 2-story health centre containing an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
• 6 of the floors is a family residence dedicated to his family.
• Houses for the staff.
• An entire floor is dedicated to the servicing of his cars.
• 50-seat home theatre with a wine room, snack bar and entertainment space.
• Dance studio.
• 6-story parking, accommodating a maximum of 68 cars.

This is an extraordinary home (emphasis on the ‘extra’) and it contains some amazing and unique features, despite the national outcry. Additionally, you can learn more about this property here.

1 Buckingham Palace, London, UK.

Back to our home country, it looks like the Queen of England is quite literally the queen of property, too! With a value of £1.17billion, this Crown property boasts 775 rooms, including 188 staff rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms and 92 offices. Wow! Its presentation is absolutely immaculate, with symmetrical, themed rooms covered in detail and colour as well as highly-expensive and one-of-a-kind art masterpieces and chandeliers.

One can dream! Read more about it here.

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The Biggest Mansion In The World

They say a man’s home is his castle, and in the case of these expensive houses that is certainly true! Discover the biggest mansion in the world and other spectacular private homes around the world in this article.

If money is no object, these gigantic homes might well appeal. Having said that, some of them are not all that attractive, considering the amount of money that has gone into their construction.

What these luxurious homes have in common are their high-end amenities and features like infinity pools and golf courses. Read on to discover the largest and most expensive mansions in the world.

We haven’t included large former mansions such as Oheka Castle, Monticello and Hearst Castle which are now hotels and museums. Most of the big mansions here are still used as homes, apart from one which is currently abandoned.

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13. Villa Leopolda, France

One of the most expensive houses on the French Riviera, Villa Leopolda was originally commissioned by King Leopold II of Belgium for his mistress Caroline Lacroix. The lavish property was then owned by Gianni and Marella Agnelli before being sold to the late Edmond Safra and his wife Lily.

Also known as La Leopolda, this magnificent house is set in 18 acres of land. The property has panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

If the elegant villa looks familiar, that’s because it featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie To Catch a Thief. There are 14 bathrooms and 11 bedrooms.

Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Size: 29,000 square feet

Value: around $750 million

Built: 1902

Architect: Ogden Codman Jr.

Owner: Lily Safra

Property Features: helipad, outdoor kitchen, commercial sized greenhouse, ornate botanical gardens

Villa Leopolda, Miniwark, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

12. The Manor

Also known as Spelling Manor, as it was previously owned by TV producer Aaron Spelling, this huge mansion was then bought by Petra Ecclestone. The current owner is unknown.

Larger than the White House and 21 times the size of an average American home, The Manor is next door to the Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills.

The property stands on the former site of Bing Crosby’s home, which was torn down to build it. The neighbors weren’t pleased about the scale of the house or the disruption caused by people trying to catch a glimpse of it.

Location: Mapleton Drive, Los Angeles, United States

Size: 56,500 square feet

Value: $119.5 million

Built: 1988

Architect: James Langenheim & Associates

Owner: Unknown

Property Features: Beauty salon, barber shop, 7,500 square feet master suite, two-lane bowling alley, twin butterfly staircase.

The Manor, Los Angeles by Atwater Village Newbie, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

11. Fair Field

Mired in controversy, Fair Field is owned by junk bond billionaire Ira Rennert. He was forced to pay $213 million in damages to MagCorp, after being accused of using company funds to pay for this Hamptons mansion.

There are 39 bathrooms, 29 bedrooms, a 91 feet dining room and three swimming pools. As well as the main house, there’s a playhouse and two pool houses on the property.

Apparently, the hot tub cost a cool $150,000. The estate even has its own power plant.

Location: Sagaponack, NY, USA

Size: 64,000 square feet

Value: $248 million

Built: 2003

Architect: Perkins and Will

Owners: Ira and Ingeborg Rennert

Property Features: basketball court, 100 car garage, two-lane bowling alley, two squash courts, two tennis courts, 164-seat movie theater.

Fair Field – Cfijames at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

10. Xanadu 2.0

Nestled on the shores of Lake Washington, Bill and Melinda Gates have a huge home with a relatively simple design. It will be interesting to see which of them stays here after the divorce has gone through.

There are seven bedrooms and 24 bathrooms, as well as a sensor system to regulate lighting and heat. The Seattle suburb of Medina is also home to Jeff Bezos and other wealthy residents.

The property is named after the fictional home of Charles Foster Kane, the main character in Citizen Kane. In the library there is the Codex Leicster, a manuscript by Leonardo da Vinci, and two secret bookcases. One of these leads to a hidden bar.

Location: Medina, Washington, USA

Size: 66,000 square feet

Value: $147 million

Built: 1988

Architects: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Cutler Anderson Architects

Owner: Bill and Melinda Gates

Property Features: swimming pool with underwater music system, trampoline room, reception room with space for 150 seated guests, artificial stream.

Bill Gates’ house https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwilcox/, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9. Lynnewood Hall, USA

Sadly, this spectacular mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania is derelict and boarded up. Designed in the Neo-Classical Revival style, the 110 room property was originally built for the industrial tycoon Peter A. B. Widener.

A keen art collector, he commissioned Lynnewood as the result of a tragic event. Widener’s wife Hannah died after a yacht trip.

Stricken with grief, he left their townhouse in Philadelphia and had this huge mansion built for his remaining family. Unfortunately, more bad fortune was to come when Peter Widener’s son George perished on board The Titanic.

The house fell into ruin and some consider it to be the largest haunted house in the world. The current owner is the First Korean Church of New York, founded by Richard Yoon.

Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Size: 70,000 square feet

Value: $16.5 million

Built: 1897

Architect: Horace Trumbauer

Owner: Richard S. Yoon

Property Features: ballroom, art gallery, rose garden.

Lynnewood Hall – Ty, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

8. Château Pensmore, USA

Designed by multi-millionaire astrophysicist and businessman Steve Huff, Chateau Pensmore is located in the Ozark Mountains. The area is not subject to government building regulations.

The mansion was an opportunity to experiment with the latest materials. Built entirely from energy-saving concrete, the house is reinforced with Helix steel fibers which resist explosions and natural disasters.

There are 14 bathrooms, 13 bedrooms, a testing centre for students, a history museum space and a Liberty Tree Trail within the grounds.

Location: Highlandville, Missouri

Size: 72,000 square feet

Value: $10 million

Built: 2008

Architect:

Owner: Steven T. Huff

Property Features: bullet proof, earthquake resistant, blast proof, fire resistant, F5 tornado resistant and bug resistant!

Pensmore Chateau, Eggventura, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

7. Versailles Mansion, USA

This expensive home in Florida is not to be confused with the original Palace of Versailles near Paris, France. Still under construction, the property is the brainchild of David and Jackie Siegel.

Having made their fortune in timeshares, the Siegels decided to build this enormous mansion, which features in the documentary Queen of Versailles. They’ve since famously said, “We’re sorry we ever started. But we’re $50 million into it, so it really needs to get done.”.

When this private residence is finished, there will be 32 bathrooms, 11 kitchens and a 30-car garage. There will also be two elevators, one of which is gold.

Location: Lake Butler Sound, Windermere, Florida, USA

Size: 85,000 square feet

Value: $100 million

Built: expected to be completed in 2022

Owners: Jacqueline and David Siegel

Property Features: bowling alley, spa, wine cellar, secret speakeasy, movie theater, 6 pools including an infinity pool, night club.

Versailles Mansion, Florida – Creative Commons

6. Witanhurst, England

This Grade II listed property is the second largest house in the UK, after Buckingham Palace. Designed in the Georgian Revival style, this Grade II listed property has been extensively refurbished.

An orangery has been added, together with a 40,000 square feet basement. Witanhurst previously featured on BBC talent show Fame Academy.

There are 65 rooms, with 25 bedrooms and a 70 foot ballroom. This has ornate timber wall panels and an oak floor.

Location: Highgate, London

Size: 90,000 square feet

Value: $450 million

Built: 1913

Architect: George Hubbard

Owner: Safran Holdings

Property Features: movie theatre, sauna, massage parlor, 25-car garage

Witanhurst by AnemoneProjectors (talk) (Flickr), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

5. Safra Mansion, Brazil

The late Joseph Safra and his wife Vicky had the Safra Mansion built for them, although Joseph regretted having such a huge property. He once said, “if I could go back in time I wouldn’t have built such a big house”.

There are very few photos available of Mansao Safra, which has a prime location in the upmarket Morumbi suburb of Sao Paulo.

The biggest house in Sao Paulo, it stands behind high security gates.

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Size: 117,000 square feet

Value: unknown

Owner: Vicky Safra

Property Features: Swimming pool, 130 rooms

4. Biltmore Estate, USA

One of the most impressive historic homes in America, the Biltmore Estate is thought to be the largest private home in the U.S. Set in 8,000 acres, the estate has 250 rooms.

There are 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms, three kitchens and 65 fireplaces. Designed in the French Renaissance style, the mansion boasts several secret rooms.

A hidden door in the Breakfast Room leads to the butler’s pantry. The library has a secret space called The Den and there’s an underground tunnel beneath the property.

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Size: 175,000 square feet

Value: $157 million

Built: 1889

Architect: Richard Morris Hunt

Owner: The Biltmore Company

Property Features: winery, banquet hall, bowling alley, indoor pool.

The Biltmore Estate is one of the biggest houses in the world

3. Antilia, India

Standing 500 feet high, this 27 storey property is the home of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, and his family. The gigantic house looks like a skyscraper.

There’s a helipad on the roof and nine high speed elevators. 600 staff work here!

Antilia is located in the most prestigious area of Mumbai, Altamount Road. The property is designed to withstand an earthquake of 8 on the Richter scale.

Location: Mumbai, India

Size: 400,000 square feet

Value: roughly $2 billion

Built: 2010

Architect: Perkins and Will

Owner: Mukesh Ambani

Property Features: snow room, temple, rooftop helipad, an ice cream parlor, 50 seat movie theater, ballroom, 168 car garage and health spa.

Antilia, Mumbai, India

2. Buckingham Palace, UK

Although Buckingham Palace is not privately owned, being the property of Crown Estates, it is one of the homes of the Queen. With 775 rooms, there’s plenty of space for guests too!

You can visit the 19 State Rooms during the Summer months, if you book well in advance. Tours also take in Buckingham Palace Garden, which is spread over 42 acres.

There are 78 bathrooms in the palace, and an underground tunnel system connecting it with Clarence House and the Houses of Parliament.

Location: London, UK

Size: 828,82 square feet

Value: estimated at $3.2 billion

Built: 1703

Architect: William Winde, remodelling by John Nash

Owner: Crown Estates

Property Features: Doctor’s surgery, post office, police station, ATM machine, movie theater, tennis court.

Buckingham Palace is one of the biggest mansions in the world

1. Istana Nurul Iman Palace, Brunei

With 1,788 rooms, a mosque and 257 bathrooms, Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the biggest mansion in the world. Also known as The Light of Faith Palace, it was designed by Leonardo Locsin.

The palace’s gold domes and vaulted roofs are a combination of Malay and Islamic architecture. As well as being a private home, this is a place where foreign dignitaries are entertained.

You can visit the palace during the three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Guests are served food and can queue to meet the Sultan or his wife.

Location: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Size: 2.15 million square feet

Value: estimated at

Built: 1984

Architect: Leonardo V. Locsin.

Owner: The Sultan of Brunei

Property Features: air-conditioned stables with space for 200 polo ponies, 5 swimming pools, 110-car garage, mosque,

Istana Nurul Iman Palace of Sultan in Brunei – biggest mansion in the world

Here’s a recap of the biggest mansions in the world:

1. Istana Nurul Iman Palace
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Antilia
4. Biltmore Estate
5. Safra Mansion
6. Witanhurst
7. Versailles
8. Pensmore
9. Lynnewood Hall
10. Xanadu 2.0
11. Four Fair Field
12. The Manor
13. Villa Leopolda

In Conclusion: The Biggest Mansion in the World

While there are many big houses in the world, these mega mansions take things to a whole new level! These estates may be out of reach for most people, but they provide us with a glimpse into the lifestyles of the ultra-rich.

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The most expensive house in the world valued at $1 billion

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By Ilyce Glink

November 22, 2014 / 7:00 AM
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Photo courtesy of Hilton and Hyland

The rich are only getting richer, and they’ve got the real estate to prove it.

For the world’s super-wealthy — not your Angelina Jolies and George Clooneys but your billionaire CEOs and various magnates who are way wealthier than those peons — the price tag for an appropriate home goes all the way to $1 billion.

Some uber-rich buyers, such as Brazilian-born philanthropist Lily Safra, buy historic estates and add a few personal touches, like their own helipad. But many build a custom palace from the ground up.

Bill Gates spent seven years and a few million dollars on his ultra-nerdy Xanadu 2.0 compound overlooking Lake Washington, and his personal seal is on everything from the high-definition monitors with changing art to the high-tech underwater sound system in his pool. Investor Ira Rennert’s neighbors in The Hamptons weren’t too happy when he decided to build a $245 million, 110,000-square-foot manse, but he got his bowling alley and personal power plant all the same.

Here are 10 extravagant homes with owners who really understand luxury.

The $135 million Beverly House, Beverly Hills, California

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Beverly House, located three blocks from Sunset Boulevard, is currently on the market for $135 million. In the meantime, renters can pay $600,000 per month to get free rein of the lux property. It sits on six flat acres of land and includes a slew of smaller homes in addition to the Italian- and Spanish-style, H-shaped main house. That space features a 50-foot entry hall, intricately carved ceilings, a large library, wrap-around balcony, billiard room, family room with an outer terrace that can seat 400 people, an art deco night club, wine cellar, two projection rooms and spa facilities.

It was designed by architect Gordan Kaufmann and built by banking executive Milton Getz. In 1946, publishing mogul and “Citizen Kane” inspiration William Randolph Hearst moved in and stayed until his death in 1951. Since then, the home has become famous for its roles in films like “The Godfather” and “The Bodyguard. “

The $102 million Fleur de Lys Mansion, Los Angeles

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This past March, the Fleur de Lys Mansion sold for $102 million, making it the highest-priced home sale to date in Los Angeles County. It was first listed in 2007 when original owners David and Suzanne Saperstein finished renovating the manse, divorced and moved out. The current owner, who paid entirely in cash and has chosen to remain anonymous, is rumored to be former junk bond king Michael Milken, according to the L.A. Times.

The 12-bedroom, 15-bathroom home, which was modeled after the French castle Vaux le Vicomte when it was built in 2002, has a 3,000-square-foot wine cellar with a tasting room, two-story library, commercial kitchen, cutlery room and spacious ballroom. The property also features a pool, spa and tennis courts. It was used for the film “The Green Hornet,” the ABC TV series “Big Shots” and the 2008 Audi Super Bowl commercials.

The $750 million Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-mer, France

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When Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov attempted to buy Villa Leopolda in 2008, it was valued at a whopping €500 million — equal to about $750 million at the time. It was built in 1902 by Belgium’s King Leopold II, who gave it as a gift to one of his mistresses. Lebanese banker Edmond Safra bought the estate in 1988 and left it to his widow Lily Safra when he died in an arsonist’s fire in 1999. She’s the current owner.

The 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom villa sits on 50 acres. It features a commercial greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, pool and helipad. It was used for famous films such as “The Red Shoes” and “To Catch a Thief.”

The $45 million 15 Central Park West, New York City

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According to Michael Gross, author of the book “House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, the World’s Most Powerful Address,” this high-end Manhattan building is known as “Limestone Jesus. “

That’s probably because it’s full of the city’s most affluent and powerful residents, including hedge fund boss Daniel Loeb, who bought the 10,674-square-foot penthouse at the top of the high-rise for $45 million in 2008. In 2012, rumors began spreading that Loeb was trying to sell the property for $100 million, but he has yet to do so.

The $89.4 million Kensington Palace Gardens, London

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Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal calls this Kensington Palace Gardens home his “Taj Mittal.” He bought it for £57 million — about $89.4 million in today’s dollars — from English business magnate Bernie Eccclestone in 2004. The estate’s nickname is only sort of a joke: Mittal renovated it with marble that was sourced from the same quarry as the actual Taj Mahal.

The property is on the tree-lined “Billionaires’ Row,” where other highly affluent people like Roman Abramovich and Leonard Blavatnik also own property. It has 55,000 square feet of space, 12 bedrooms, a Turkish bath, swimming pool, picture gallery and ballroom.

The $400 million Penthouse at the Tour Odéon, Monte Carlo, Monaco

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The opulent and shiny 49-story Tour Odéon building hasn’t even opened its doors, and already its penthouse has been called the most expensive in the world. Set to open in spring 2015, the 35,500-square-foot apartment is expected to sell for almost $400 million, according to CNNMoney. The 560-foot skyscraper will be the second-tallest building on the Mediterranean skyline once it’s complete.

The penthouse will feature a 360-degree view of the water and access to a circular rooftop infinity pool with a water slide.

The $1 billion Antilia, Mumbai, India

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Antilia, a 27-story skyscraper on the pricey Altamount Road in Mumbai, is the most expensive home in the world, valued at upwards of $1 billion. Mukesh Ambani, an Indian business tycoon and multibillionaire, moved into the 400,000-square-foot mansion in 2012 with his wife and three children. The modern property was designed by Chicago-based architects Perkins & Will.

Antilia, which was named for a phantom island in the Atlantic, features a multistory garage with space for 168 cars, a ballroom, three helipads, gardens, a temple, guest suites, a health level and a home theater that seats 50.

The $125.5 million Xanadu 2.0, Medina, Washington

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Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and the world’s second-richest man, took seven years to custom-build Xanadu 2.0, a modern-yet-rustic, high-tech estate valued at $125.5 million. According to luxury website The Pinnacle List, Gates bought the lot in 1998 for $14 million. It’s named after the home of the title character in “Citizen Kane.”

The 66,000-square-foot “smart” complex is built into the side of a hill and looks out over Lake Washington. Electronic pins worn by residents and visitors trigger their personal preferences, like the temperature and lighting of a room or even the art that will appear on high-definition monitors throughout the property. It features a 3,900-square-foot pool building, 2,500-square-foot gym, a 2,100-square-foot library with a dome ceiling, a 2,300-square-foot reception hall, a 6,300-square-foot underground garage and many other amenities.

The $195 million Palazzo di Amore, Beverly Hills, California

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Real estate mogul Jeff Greene just listed his 25-acre estate in Beverly Hills for a heart-stopping $195 million, earning the property the honor as the country’s most expensive listing. The Palazzo di Amore is a Mediterranean-style villa that tops 53,000 square feet of space, though 15,000 of that is an entertainment complex containing a ballroom with a revolving dance floor. It has 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, a bowling alley, a theater, tennis courts, swimming pools, reflecting pools, waterfalls and a garage that can comfortably fit 27 cars.

All told, the property can accommodate parties for up to 1,000 people, who can spend their time meandering the gardens and vineyards where the property produces its own wine, or walk over floating glass walkways hovering above pools lined with mature olive trees.

The $249 million Fair Field, Sagaponack, New York

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Fair Field, a 63-acre oceanfront compound in The Hamptons, is valued at around $248.5 million. It’s owned by billionaire investor Ira Rennert, who started building the sprawling estate in 1999 but couldn’t move in with his family until 2004 after plowing through some nasty neighborly controversy.

Nearby residents complained about the project to the Town of Southampton in 1998, claiming that a 110,000-square-foot home would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. After their lawsuit failed, Rennert built the home anyway, but now Southampton homes can’t be more than 20,000 square feet.

Fair Field has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, its own power plant, three swimming pools, a synagogue, two courtyards, an orangery, a 164-seat home theater, basketball court and bowling alley.

First published on November 22, 2014 / 7:00 AM

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The 10 Most Expensive Houses in the World (2022)

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Jul 15, 2022

What’s the most expensive house in the world? 

Well, you’re about to find out. But in the meantime, we can tell you that you’ll need at least $128 million to own a house on this list. 

In this article, we take a look at all kinds of houses & homes, from Penthouses in Monaco to Palaces in England. 

So, without further ado, here’s a list of the 10 most expensive houses in the world. 

 

Table of Contents

The 10 Most Expensive Houses in the World

The list of houses and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around the web, such as Architectural Digest, Veranda & Arch30.  

These are the 10 most expensive houses in the world:

 

10. 18-19 Kensington Gardens – $128 Million

Kicking off our list of the most expensive houses in the world is 18-19 Kensington Gardens. 

The behemoth of a house is located on Billionaires Row, which is in one of London’s most prestigious areas, Kensington Gardens.

The property is now owned by Indian business magnate and billionaire, Lakshmi Mittal. He is the Chairman & CEO of the worlds largest steel-making company, ArcelorMittal. 

The house is roughly 55,000 square-foot and was first built in the 19th century.

It was originally two semi-detached houses, later being converted into a single dwelling by, developer, David Khalili.

It has 12 bedrooms, an indoor pool, Turkish baths, and enough parking spaces for 20 cars. 

Before Mr Mittal purchased the property, it was owned by some pretty famous and wealthy families.

For example: the Rothchilds, Free Poles, David Khalili and Bernie Ecclestone.  

Mt Mittal can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that his neighbours are Prince William and Kate Middleton. 

 

9. Palazzo di Amore – $195 Million

It’s no surprise that one of the most expensive homes in the world can be found in Beverly Hills, California. 

Palazzo di Amore is owned by successful real estate entrepreneur, Jeff Green, and is approximately 53-000 square feet.

The Mederteranian-style Villa has 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, numerous swimming pools, tennis courts, waterfalls and theatres, and also has a 27 car garage. 

Now, if you’re into partying then you’ll be interested to know that the house also has a revolving dance floor and ballroom, ready to bus the moves whenever you want. 

The house generally looks more like a holiday resort than someone’s home, but we can assure you that it is one of the worlds most expensive homes. 

 

8. Ellison Estate – $200 Million

Owned by Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and one of the worlds richest men, this $200 million estate is the eighth-most expensive house in the world.   

Due to the sheer size of the estate, 23-acres to be exact, the property holds more than one dwelling. 

Within the compound, you’ll find 10 different properties, a tea house and bathhouse, a man-made lake and a Koi pond. 

Much of the design of the estate falls under Japanese influence and was modelled after a Japenese Emporers palace. 

The house was designed by Paul Driscoll, who was an architect and Zen Buddist teacher.

Throughout the estate grounds, you’ll also find some very expensive trees, like cherry blossoms, maples, oaks and redwoods. 

 

7. Four Fairfield Pond – $248 Million

You can’t have a list of the most expensive houses in the world and not have one located in New York City. 

Four Fairfield Pond is the home of Ira Renner, owner of the Renno Group, a holding investment company in smelting and manufacturing. 

The 63-acre home comes equipped with 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, a 91-foot dining room, basketball court, bowling alley, squash courts, tennis courts, and three swimming pools.  

To power the mansion, it requires a gigantic amount of electricity, fortunately, the house comes with its very own power plant located on-site. 

And, for those of you that love your cars, Four Fairfield Pond has a garage that can hold somewhere in the region of one hundred cars! 

 

6. The Odeon Tower Penthouse – $330 Million

 

With an estimated value of $330 million, the Odeon Tower Penthouse is right up there with the most expensive houses in the world. 

For that kind of money, you’ll get a 35,000 square-foot apartment at the very top of one of the most expensive buildings in Monaco.

The Tour Odeon was designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi and developed by Groupe Mazococo. 

The penthouse is spread out over several floors and includes its own private elevator. 

If that’s not enough, then how about a private water slide into a 360-degree view infinity pool. 

If you’re a bachelor, and you’ve got the cash, snap this one up when it next comes back on the market, as it’s one of the most impressive houses we’ve ever seen.  

 

5. Les Palais Bulles – $390 Million

Coming in at number five, is Les Palais Bulles, for a cool $390 Million. 

Coined the “Bubble Palace”, Le Palais Bulle was designed by Hungarian Architect, Antti Lovag and was built somewhere in the region of 1975-1989.

Its nickname comes from a series of round rooms that look out over the Mediterranean sea. 

Lovags inspiration for the design of the property came from mans earliest dwellings; however, this dwelling has been seriously upgraded with some really nice creature comforts. 

For example, the property has three swimming pools, numerous gardens and a 500-seat amphitheatre built into the hillside grounds. 

Bubble Palace is currently owned by Pierre Cardin, an Italian-born French fashion designer.

The property is mainly used as a holiday home for Pierre, alongside being a spectacular venue for parties and events, such as when Dior showed its cruise collection there at an indoor/outdoor fashion show.  

 

4. Villa Les Cèdres – $450 Million

Occupying the fourth spot on our is Villa Les Cèdres, located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France.

Estimated at $450 million, this home getting close to being worth almost half a billion dollars. 

It was first built in 1830 and purchased by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904. 

It was previously considered to be the most expensive house on the market back in 2017; but has since been overtaken by the next three properties on the list. 

The property is set on approximately 35 acres of gardens, and its name derives from the many cedar trees located throughout its grounds.

The house itself is roughly 18,000 square feet and consists of 14 bedrooms. It also has an Olympic size swimming pool and a large stable, big enough for 30 horses. 

Inside, you’ll find crystal chandeliers, gilded woodwork, 19th-century oil paintings and a wood-panelled library holding somewhere in the region of 3,000 books.

 

3. Villa Leopolda – $750 Million

Villa Leopolda is the third most expensive house in the world. 

The villa is owned by the widow, Lily Safra, of Lebanese Brazillian Banker, Edmund Safra.

It’s located in the Frances Alps-Maritime department of it’s Cote d’Azur Region and occupies approximately 50 acres.

It has 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a commercial greenhouse, helipad, outdoor kitchen and one of the nicest swimming pools you’ll ever see. 

The property is famous in itself, as it was the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film: To Catch a Thief. 

The houses name comes from its original owner; King Leopold II of Belgium and was redesigned in the 1920s by American architect, Ogden Codman Jr. 

 

2. Antilla – $1 Billion

Antilla, the second most expensive house in the world, is located in Mumbai, India and costs a whopping $1 Billion.

It was designed and constructed by Chicago based architecture firm, Perkins & Will, and hospitality design firm, Hirsch Bender Associates.

The property was built for Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, a Fortune Global 500 company, and Indias richest man.

The 400,000 square foot building is positioned in Mumbai’s Cumballa Hill neighboured and stands at an impressive 27 stories high.

It’s also been built to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. 

Inside the house, you find six floors that are purely devoted to car storage, a service station for the cars, a temple, a 50-seat movie theatre and nine elevators. 

It also has a health spa, three helipads, a salon, a ballroom and yoga studio, an ice-cream room and multiple cinemas. 

So, when all that’s said and done, Antilla reportedly requires a staff of at least 600 to keep things running smoothly. 

 

1. Buckingham Palace – $2.9 Billion 

Coming in at number one on the list, and claiming the title of the most expensive house in the world, is Buckingham Palace.  

The palace is owned by the British Royal family and is one of a number of lavish properties in their portfolio.

It is located in the city of Westminster, London, and comprises of 775 rooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices and 19 staterooms. It’s been the official residence of the monarchy since 1873.

In terms of size, the palace checks in at approximately 828,000 square feet and the garden alone is 40 acres. 

However, despite its impressive size and taking the title of the most expensive house in the world, it’s still not the largest palace in the world.

It’s estimated that if the palace were to be put up for sale; it would be somewhere in the region of $2.9 billion, but it’s highly unlikely it will ever happen. 

 

Summary

We hope you enjoyed our list of the 10 most expensive houses in the world.

Isn’t it amazing to think that a house can cost over a billion dollars?! It’s insane to think for sure, but it’s a reality. 

Think yourself lucky you don’t have to pay for the upkeep every month!

Here’s a quick recap of the 10 most expensive houses in the world:

1. Buckingham Palace – $2. 9 Billion
2. Antilla – $1 Billion
3. Villa Leopolda – $750 Million
4. Villa Les Cèdres – $450 Million
5. Les Palais Bulles – $390 Million
6. The Oden Tower Penthouse – $330 Million
7. Four Fairfield Pond – $248 Million
8. Ellison Estate – $200 Million
9. Palazzo di Amore – $195 Million
10. 18-19 Kensington Gardens – $128 Million

Which of these most expensive houses would you like to own one day? Leave a comment below.

TOP 10 most expensive private houses in the world – Open Journal a high-rise building in Russia costs 50-100 thousand dollars, the price varies depending on the city and region. A spacious and comfortable mansion in the suburbs of a large metropolis can cost a potential buyer $1 million. But this is far from the limit. We have compiled a ranking of the most expensive houses in the world. Each of them is not only a place for comfortable living and recreation, but also a source of pride and an indicator of the status of the owners.

1. Swiss Gold House

Value: $12 billion

1. Villa Swiss Gold House. Source: house.24tv.ua

The most expensive house in the world, according to 2021 data, is located in Switzerland. This is a high-tech villa in a mountainous area. The total area of ​​all its premises is 725 m ² . The house has eight bedrooms. For the convenience of the owner and guests, there is a large terrace, an outdoor pool and a garage for cars.

How much is the most expensive house in the world? The price of this work of architectural art is $ 12 billion. Such a cost is due not to large size or good location, but to the materials used to build the mansion. The author of the project is designer Stuart Hughes. The interior design of the house took 200 tons of precious metals, including platinum and gold. And some elements of the bar are made of a meteorite and the bones of fossil lizards.

2. Antillia

Cost: $1 billion

2. Mansion Antillia. Source: ru.wikipedia.org

The next most expensive private house is the mansion of the Indian multibillionaire Mukesh Ambani. This property is located in Indian Mumbai and is valued at $1 billion.

Features of the megacottage:

• garage for 168 cars, occupying six tiers;
• a garden with a separate floor;
• dance and fitness rooms, which also occupy different levels;
• cooling room with artificial snow to cool off the Indian heat;
• whirlpools, swimming pools, bedrooms and bathrooms in uncountable quantities.

Villa height – 173 m, it consists of 27 floors. Area – 37 thousand m ² . The construction took seven years. Now the maintenance of the mansion requires the efforts of 400 staff members.

3. Upper Phillimore Gardens

Cost: $980m

Fig. 3. Upper Phillimore Gardens Villa. Source: www.standard.co.uk

The cost of a country mansion built in Kensington (UK) is 980 million dollars. There are ten guest bedrooms on five floors. The second floor is completely dedicated to the owner’s bedroom, dressing room and bathroom.

Additional premises are provided for the comfort of the residents:

• swimming pool at the underground level;
• home theater;
• gym with exercise equipment for sports;
• sauna;
• underground emergency shelter.

4. Maison de L’Amitie

Cost: $913 million

4. Mansion Maison de L’Amitie. Source: en.m.wikipedia.org

The Maison de L’Amitie is famous for being once owned by billionaire Donald Trump, the former president of the United States. The current owner purchased Maison de L’Amitie, located in Palm Beach, Florida, for $913 million.

Residential area of ​​the mansion – 5.5 thousand m ² . Owners and guests have 15 bedrooms with private bathrooms. The height of the ceilings in the house varies from 6 to 12 m.

There are other features that make the mansion fabulously expensive:

• natural marble was used for interior decoration;
• bathroom fittings made of precious metals;
• for comfortable walks in the cold season there is a winter garden with an area of ​​380 m ² ;
• The price includes works by Van Gogh, Picasso and other famous artists, which are in the art gallery of the mansion.

5. Hala Ranch

Cost: $821 million

5Hala Ranch Source: almode.ru

A nice ranch in Aspen (Colorado, USA) can be purchased for $821 million. Judging by extracts from the real estate register, this property often changed owners. The building was commissioned by a prince from Saudi Arabia, who in 2006 sold the ranch for $135 million. Since then, its value has been constantly rising. According to information at the beginning of 2022, the owner of the ranch is billionaire John Paulson.

Hala Ranch is not just a house, but a suburban residential complex, comparable in area to the size of a small village. The building itself has 15 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. But the highlight of the facility is its own water purification and gas supply system, which makes it completely autonomous and independent of general communications.

6. Fleur de Lys

Cost: $760 million

6. Fleur de Lys estate. Source: repaireasily.ru

A beautiful old-style house, built after the example of medieval castles in France, is located in Beverly Hills, California. The cost of this property is $ 760 million. Not only the residential building, but the entire estate where it is located, has value. The mansion has twelve bedrooms for the owner and guests, as well as 15 bathrooms. Now the palace is owned by Michael Milken, a successful stock investor.

Fleur de Lys features:

• separate ballroom;
• 300 m wine cellar ² with tasting room;
• two-storey library, where collectible books are stored.

7. Villa Leopolda

Cost: $605 million

7. Palace of Villa Leopolda. Source: wikimapia.org

Villa Leopold is a private palace located in the south of France. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by King Leopold II, which is why it got its name. The monarch liked to relax in the villa with his favorite Caroline Lacroix. Now this property is recognized as an architectural monument and is worth $605 million.

The main building of the palace has an area of ​​2.6 thousand m ² . It has eleven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. There are also guest rooms, a home theater and a bowling alley. An additional value of the villa is given by the park area of ​​four hectares. On the territory there is a garden with 1200 cypresses, olive, lemon and orange trees. It takes the efforts of 50 gardeners to take care of it.

The villa often changes hands. Its last owner was Edmond Safra, a financier from Brazil. The villa is also known for the fact that many films were filmed on its territory, including To Catch a Thief directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

8. Ellison Estate

Cost: $200 million

8. Ellison Estate. Source: www.businessinsider.com

The property is located in the USA. The house, or rather a full-fledged suburban recreation complex, which includes ten buildings, is located in the Californian city of Woodside. Its value is $200 million.

What will the buyer expect if he can buy the Ellison Estate?

• artificial lake;
• Chinese carp pool;
• gazebo with bath;
• tea ceremony house.

The design style of the complex is remarkable. For its construction, wood was used, which was skillfully processed by experienced craftsmen.

9. Beverly House

Cost: $135 million

9. Mansion Beverly House. Source: robbreport.com

Another very expensive California property that has made headlines. Scenes from the famous “Godfather” were filmed in this mansion. The cost of the Beverly House complex, located in California, is $135 million. Its first owner was media mogul William Randolph Hearst.

On the territory and inside the house you can find everything you need for recreation, work and entertainment. In addition to 30 bedrooms, there are:

• a library with rare books;
• outdoor terrace;
• billiard room;
• tennis court;
• several pools;
• night club.

A company of 400 guests can comfortably accommodate in the complex, and no one will feel cramped.

10. Four Fairfield Pond

Cost: $133 million

10. Four Fairfield Pond Mansion. Source: www.businessinsider.com

This house is located in Hampton (USA) and is valued at $133 million (together with ancillary facilities and adjacent territory). There are 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms for guests. One canteen intended for dinner parties has an area of ​​100 m ² .

Other features:

• three large swimming pools;
• basketball court;
• bowling alley;
• tennis courts.

According to the latest information, the owner of the cottage is Ira Rennert, the owner of the investment holding Renco. In case of unforeseen circumstances, even an autonomous power plant was built on the territory.

If you dream of becoming the owner of a luxury villa, you can always strive for this goal. Profitable investment in the stock market in various financial assets can help to increase capital. Open a brokerage account right now.

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Manor with wine rooms

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• KP Nikolino
• Plot area: 200 acres
• Estate area: 2 thousand square meters m
• Cost: $50 million

Residence in a classic manor style is located in the club village of Nikolino. The house has been renovated in restrained colors. There are seven bedrooms with their own bathrooms and dressing rooms, a large swimming pool, a billiard room and a cinema room. On the territory there are walking areas, summer gazebos, three garages with apartments for staff.

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The village has two restaurants, fitness and spa centers, a VIP sauna complex, tennis courts, a lake with a boat station, a gas station and a car wash. There are also many parks and walking alleys with sculptures, fountains and rotundas.

Photo: Kalinka Group

Mansion next to the baroness’s castle

• Meiendorf Gardens
• Plot area: 58 acres
• Area of ​​the mansion: 3 thousand sq. m
• Cost: $43 million

Mansion with an area of ​​3 thousand square meters. m is located in the elite cottage village Meiendorf Gardens. The house has an author’s interior design using expensive materials (marble, typesetting parquet, precious woods, artistic forging). All furniture in the house is made to order.

Photo: Kalinka Group

There are eight bedrooms with bathrooms and dressing rooms, a spacious living room, a kitchen with professional equipment, a dining room, an office, an elevator, a spa area with a swimming pool, sauna and hammam, a massage room and a billiard room. There are many bushes and flower beds in the forest area, there are walking paths and recreation areas.

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Smart home with a spa complex

• KP Zhukovka 21
• Plot area: 61 acres
• Area of ​​the mansion: 2.2 thousand sq. m
• Cost: $27 million

Mansion with an area of ​​about 2. 2 thousand square meters. m located in the elite village of Zhukovka 21. On a plot of 6.1 sq. m created a park in the English style. The entrance group of the building is decorated with a colonnade and gables, and the facade is finished with natural ivory stone, Savills specified.

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The interiors of the house are designed by a group of Moscow designers in the traditional classical style: rare woods, marble, solid wood, parquet, stained-glass windows are complemented by handmade decorative elements. On the ground floor there is a spa complex with several types of baths, a pool with a countercurrent, a waterfall, a jacuzzi and a lounge area. The house has its own cinema and a fireplace room. In addition, the mansion is equipped with the “Smart Home” system.

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Cottage with a hot tub

• KP Serebryany Bor
• Plot area: 40 acres
• House area: 450 sq. m
• Cost: $24 million

Another house that is among the most expensive for sale is a three-level mansion with a total area of ​​450 square meters. m in Serebryany Bor. The house has many arches, and the interiors are made in light colors with elements of natural wood.

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The mansion has a living room, a billiard room and a lounge area with a sauna and a hot tub. The house is surrounded by a plot made in a natural landscape design, most reminiscent of a forest. There is also a small guest house here.

Photo: Savills

Mansion in the style of minimalism

• KP Nikolskaya Sloboda
• Plot area: 50 acres
• House area: 2 thousand square meters m
• Cost: $15 million

The house with an area of ​​2 thousand “squares” is located in Nikolskaya Sloboda – a village with a developed infrastructure near the Arkhangelskoye estate. The facades of the building are made in a modern minimalist style with panoramic windows on the ground floor.

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House with pines and sea water

• KP Diplomat KIZ
• Plot area: 50 acres
• House area: 1.4 thousand sq. m
• Cost: $11 million

Unusual mansion located on the territory of 50 acres. Landscaping here is done with maximum preservation of the natural environment, including ship pines. The house has panoramic windows that offer a beautiful view of nature.

Photo: Savills

All furniture in the mansion is made to order specifically for the design project. The relaxation area includes a saltwater swimming pool and a spa area with a sauna. There is also a cinema hall here. On the territory there is a separate cottage for staff, children’s and sports grounds.

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Townhouse with Art Nouveau elements

• Residential complex Godunovo (Khoroshevo-Mnevniki)
• Plot area: 1 weave
• House area: 677 sq. m
• Cost: $10 million

3-storey townhouse is located 50 meters from the Moskva River in the Khoroshevo-Mnevniki area. Plot area 1 acre. The interiors and interior decoration used a modern style with bright modern elements.

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Townhouse is sold with furniture and premium appliances. The windows overlook the landscaped park of the village. There are recreation areas and walking paths on the territory.

the most unusual and very expensive mansions from around the world

As you already know, the richest people in the world love to splurge on real estate. Some of them have way more money than they can spend, resulting in the most insane purchases, including extravagant homes with frills like heated sidewalks, helipads, and bathtubs costing up to $150,000. However, not all the mansions in this selection made it here because of their price. Some of them are just huge, others are bizarre, and still others are unique in something else. From prestigious homes in Beverly Hills (USA) to mansions on the coast of the French Riviera, here are 25 of the most extraordinary residences from around the world.

25. Hearst Mansion

Photo: The Agency

In front of you is the former home of William Hearst and the location where the famous horse head scene from The Godfather was filmed. This mansion occupies almost 20,000 square meters of land. The main building dates back to 1927 and has 28 bedrooms and 38 bathrooms.
Price: $195 million.

24. Waterfall Bay Villa

Photo: Phucket Villa Rentals

This is just the perfect place to stay in Thailand. The house has 6 bedrooms, has its own cinema, spa and a huge pool. The main highlight is the breathtaking view of the bay directly from the terrace of the mansion.
Price: $20 million.

23. Dar al-Hajar Palace

Photo: yeowatzup

This residence is sometimes called the Stone Palace, because it seems to grow from the rock on which it was built in 1930s especially for the Yemeni Imam Yahya bin Mohammed. The palace and part-time imam’s summer house is famous for its numerous secret passages.
Price unknown.

22. House at 41 Popcorn Lane (41 Popcorn Lane)

Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty

In Aspen (Aspen, an American city) there is one chic luxury mansion with all the typical attributes of such houses. The area of ​​the premises of the main building is approximately 1207 square meters, and the area of ​​the caretaker’s house is 370 square meters. The main luxury of this estate lies in its location – the Roaring Fork River flows right through this property, and the complex itself is located almost in the heart of the ski resort.
Price: $39.5 million.

21. Alan Jackson Real Estate

Photo: Realtor.com

The former home of country music singer Alan Jackson can be found in suburban Nashville, Tennessee (Nashville, Tennessee). The property covers approximately 546,000 square meters and includes a huge garage for 20 cars, a beer bar, a games room, 3 ponds, a boat house, a barn with a residential annex, a tennis court and a basketball court.
Price: $28 million.

20. Acqua Liana Mansion

Photo: Curbed Miami

Florida is famous for its prestigious real estate, but this residence is clearly different from most others. Frank McKinney, well known in real estate sales, built this huge 1,400 square meter eco-house inspired by his travels in Fiji and Tahiti. The building features numerous solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system for the pool, and uses so much reclaimed wood to avoid clearing nearly 40,000 square meters of rainforest. The house also has a separate room with glass shelves for storing wine and an aquarium with a volume of 7.5 thousand liters.
Price: $26.5 million.

19. Balmoral Castle

Photo: Stuart Yeates

Scottish Balmoral Castle is just one of the numerous properties of the royal family. The construction of the castle was started by order of Queen Victoria, and in 1853 it was completely ready. The territory of the castle is so vast that even herds of deer, cattle and ponies are kept here. In the spring, visitors to the residence can take part in a real safari through the lands of the property.
Price: $140 million.

18. Fair Field Mansion

Photo: Cfijames

This residence belongs to billionaire Ira Rennert. The giant house stands on a land area of ​​255 thousand square meters, and the area of ​​​​all its premises is about 5760 square meters. The residence was built in the village of Sagaponak on the resort coast of Long Island, where the wealthiest Americans live and relax. In the best tradition of the most luxurious houses, the splendor of this estate is not limited to the interior alone. There is a whole separate game house with a bowling alley and a basketball court, 2 buildings with swimming pools and a theater with 164 seats. This mansion is so big that its garage can hold up to 100 cars!
Price: $248 million.

17. Elena Franchuck Villa

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This 5-storey, 10-bedroom Victorian villa in London combines the best of Old World style with British modern sophistication. . It used to be a school, but now the house has its own swimming pool in the basement of the building, a sauna, a gym and a cinema, not to mention other furnishings that cost millions of dollars.
Price: $127 million.

16. Poronui Station, New Zealand

Photo: Sporting Classics Daily

Poronui Station is located right by the river, and this place can hardly be called just a mansion, because a whole complex of buildings was built here. On the territory of the residence there is a gym, a swimming pool, a wine cellar with a stock of as many as 10 thousand bottles of this noble drink, an Olympic-standard skeet shooting ground, a place for fishing and even a private airfield. There is literally everything you need for the most demanding guests!
Price: $23.5 million.

15. Toprak’s Mansion or Royal Mansion

Photo: Hidden London

You have probably already noticed that London is full of expensive houses, and life there is very expensive. This green copper-roofed mansion was built by Turkish entrepreneur Halis Toprak in the northern part of the British capital, and the former owner even built a Turkish bath in the best traditions. A luxurious double staircase and a glass elevator lead to the upper floors. There are many more incredible amenities in this chic home. The property’s new owner, who bought the mansion in 2008, is rumored to be renovating the building at a cost of $38 million.
Price: $65 million.

14. Shaquille O’Neal Mansion

Photo: Uneek Luxury Tours

This Florida estate is all Shaq, because the legendary basketball player furnished his house in the most unusual way. What is only worth a wall panel, which depicts a truck rushing at the viewer in real size, a room in the ancient Egyptian style, an aquarium hall, an indoor basketball court with stands, a garage for 17 cars, a recording studio and much more.
Price: $28 million.

13. Hotel Mount Lavinia

Photo: Mount Lavinia

Today this mansion has become a hotel, but it was originally the residence of the Ceylonese governor. The house was built in 1806 right on the coast, it has as many as 275 separate rooms, and with all its appearance the mansion testifies to the former heyday of the colonial era of the 19th century.
Price unknown.

12. Bran Castle

Photo: Simbotin

There are several places in Romania where, according to legend, Count Dracula himself lived or stayed. This castle changed owners more than once throughout its centuries-old history, but in the end, at the beginning of the 21st century, it again passed into the hands of the descendants of the Habsburg royal family.
Price: $80 million.

11. Enigma House

Photo: Location Gallery

Perhaps one of the most amazing holiday homes in all of South Africa. Enigma House is located on the coast of Cape Town, and everything from golden candlesticks on tables to a luxurious pool speaks of extravagance. However, the most valuable thing in this place is the ocean views that open from the windows and terraces of an expensive mansion.
Price: $7.3 million.

10. Xanadu 2.0 (Xanadu 2.0)

Photo: Jeff Wilcox

This giant house (6131 square meters) belongs to Bill and Melinda Gates (Bill, Melinda Gates), and they built this complex for many years. The mansion is equipped with a wide variety of entertainment attractions, including an indoor diving board and a huge swimming pool, and it has not been without some serious technology. For example, each room is equipped with a separate climate control system, and the paintings on the walls can be changed with a simple push of a button.
Price: $125 million.

9. Versailles, Florida

Photo: 350z33

This is the largest residence (8360 square meters) ever built in all of America. The construction of Florida’s Versailles was started by tycoon David Siegel, and work on its arrangement was carried out for more than 10 years. As a result, a 30-bedroom estate with 3 pools and a garage that can accommodate up to 20 cars appeared in Florida.
Price: $100 million.

8. Fleur de Lys

Photo: The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills

This property was built in Beverly Hills, and in front of you is the second house, which is a copy of the French Versailles. The mansion has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a two-story library, a large reception hall, a wine cellar (280 square meters) and a whole bunch of other indoor and outdoor facilities and amenities.
Price: $102 million.

7. House 2000

Photo: Yakusha

If you like modern design, then you will definitely like the creation of interior design studio Yakusha Design. House 2000 was built in Ukraine and this amazing 5-storey building was designed especially for a family with children. That is why the mansion has a separate section for children with a room stylized as a treehouse and an indoor pool.
Price unknown.

6. The Gemini Mansion

Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty

Considered by many to be one of the most luxurious beachfront homes of all time. Gemini is located in the municipality of Manapalan, Florida, and the master bedroom in the building covers a whopping 557 square meters, while the area of ​​the entire mansion is about 5850 square meters. Gemini has 33 bedrooms, a professional golf course, a treehouse, and as many as 47,90,415 bathrooms.
Price: $135 million.

5. Villa Leopolda

Photo: Miniwark

This villa was built especially for the Belgian monarch, King Leopold II, back in 1902. A huge mansion stands on the Cote d’Azur, it has 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, and also has its own tennis court, French garden, swimming pool and much more. The property is located on almost 202 thousand square meters, and it was often used for filming.
Price: $750 million.

4. Updown Court

Photo: LordWishanger

According to some connoisseurs, Updown Court is one of the most expensive and luxurious private mansions that have existed in the history of England since the 19th century. This chic home features heated driveways, an underground garage for 8 limousines and a private helipad. For almost 6 years, the Updown Court estate was empty, but more recently this house finally found its owners, who bargained for it for almost half the price. Initially, they tried to sell the estate for 91 million dollars.
Price: $45.6 million.

3. Penthouse

Photo: Leslie J Garfield

The total area of ​​the luxury apartment is 1500 square meters. The penthouse is located in the prestigious Number One Hyde Park residential complex with the best views of central London, and is rumored to be one of the most expensive apartments in the world, and it was sold unfurnished. One of the most interesting features of this penthouse is the bulletproof windows.
Price: $255 million.

2. Biltmore Estate, North Carolina, USA

Photo: timeless_toys

This is the largest privately owned home in the US. The Biltmore has as many as 250 rooms, and the mansion is still owned by one of the descendants of its original founder, George Vanderbilt.
Price: $300 million.

1. Antilla, Mumbai

Photo: Krupasindhu Muduli

Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani is one of the richest men on the planet, so it is not surprising that he is the owner of one of the most expensive houses on earth. The unusual building got its name in honor of the mythical ghost island of Antilia. The skyscraper is said to serve nearly 600 people on a full-time basis.
Price: $1 billion.

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6 most expensive houses in the world

We tell you where the most expensive houses in the world are located and what is so unusual about them. After all, prices for some reach several billion dollars.

Publication date:

17.09.2019

Material prepared:

Ruslana Vitko

1.

Buckingham Palace, London

It is the main residence of the British monarchs that opens our selection of the most expensive houses in the world. Initially, the palace was built for the Duke of Buckingham, and in 1762 it was bought by King George III, and from that moment it became the property of the English monarchs.

Just imagine that the palace has 775 rooms, 52 of which are guest and royal bedrooms, 78 bathrooms and 92 offices. It also has its own post office, cinema, swimming pool, police station.

By the way, the cost of the residence includes not only the cost of buildings, gardens and land. Buckingham Palace houses collections of porcelain, paintings by Italian artists, masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, van Dyck – all this significantly increases its final price.

By the way, anyone can visit Buckingham Palace – every year in August and September, when the Queen leaves the residence.

Estimated cost: $2. 9 billion

2. Antilia Tower, Mumbai

Although one in three Indians lives below the poverty line, the second place in the list was taken by the house in Mumbai – the Antilia mansion. Its owner is Mukesh Ambani, the richest Indian. The building has 27 floors, the area of ​​which is about 37 thousand square meters. m, and more like a skyscraper than a luxurious mansion. The feature of the project is that each floor differs from all the others in its layout and the building materials used.

The mansion has everything you need and much more: nine high-speed elevators, its own cinema with 50 seats, several swimming pools, a spa, a temple, as well as three heliports, parking lots on the first six floors and a personal car service.

Estimated cost: $1-2 billion

3. Villa La Leopolda, French Riviera

Property prices on the Cote d’Azur skyrocket, but the value of this villa breaks all records. And for a reason: the estate is located on the shores of the bay, between Monaco and Nice, and occupies about 20 hectares. The house has 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, a helipad, a summer kitchen and a large swimming pool.

The villa was built in the early 20th century and named after its original owner, King Leopold II of Belgium. Later, the house was redesigned by the Rockefellers’ personal architect Ogden Codman, and today it belongs to the widow of a Lebanese billionaire and one of the richest women in the world, Leela Safra.

Estimated cost: $750 million

4. Villa Les Cèdres, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

This mansion was built in 1830 and then bought in 1904 by the Belgian King Leopold II. Today it belongs to Gruppo Campari winery. The territory of the villa occupies 14 hectares with ancient gardens, parks, an artificial pond, a greenhouse, a stable and a huge swimming pool.

The mansion itself has 14 bedrooms, several living rooms, and a library with unique publications. The interior is decorated with huge crystal chandeliers, paintings 19th century in gilded frames. Nearby villas are owned by musician Elton John and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Estimated cost: $410 million

5. Bubble Palace Estate, Theoule-sur-Mer, France

The futuristic bubble house attracts attention not only for its high cost, but also for its very unusual shape. All rooms inside, as well as outside, have rounded shapes, and the original furniture was made to order. It is located very close to Cannes, and the windows offer stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the red rocks of Esterel.

The unusual mansion has a panoramic living room, a banquet hall, 10 bedrooms, an amphitheater for 500 people, as well as an adjacent garden area of ​​8500 square meters. meters are picturesque pools and waterfalls. The estate has witnessed many parties and fashion shows by the French designer.

Estimated cost: $390 million

6. ​​Penthouse Odeon Tower, Monaco

Agree, it is not surprising that they decided to build an elite skyscraper with the most expensive penthouse in the world in Monaco. Apartment with an area of ​​3,300 sq. m designed by architect Alexander Giraldi and occupy five floors.

Of course, they are equipped with their own elevator, each floor of the penthouse has a bathroom and a kitchen, there are five bedrooms in total, a huge living room, a cinema and a gym. But the most amazing thing is that on the roof of the penthouse there is a walking terrace with a huge round pool and a water slide overlooking the sea.

Estimated cost: $330 million

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The most beautiful houses in the world – 100 photos

As you know, the owners of the most amazing and rather unusual houses are famous people. There is a top of the most beautiful houses in the world, and one stands out from this row, in many ways superior to the rest.

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Houses of famous people

At all times people aspired to a beautiful life, trying to be no different from the well-to-do strata of the population. Millions of fans are watching how celebrities live, trying to consider all the details and elements of everyday life and interior.

Almost every representative of high society does not buy a mansion that has already been rebuilt, but prefer to build it on their own, taking into account the peculiarities of their ideas. The only problem is that not every paparazzi manages to get close to real masterpieces, but the best ones stand out from the available ones.

Michael Jackson Ranch

It is located in Santa Barbara County and is called Neverland. He spent about 20 years of his life in this place, hiding from the influence of the surrounding reality.

His property covered 16 hectares of land, which included numerous lakes and fountains, surrounded by magnificent plants. According to the project of the owner, about 22 rooms were built on a fairly large area, embodying a childhood dream.

This building can be seen in the photo of the most beautiful houses in the world.

All kinds of carousels, a zoo, a cinema and other numerous entertainments were located on the territory. During the life of the famous singer, a train ran along the ranch, departing from his own station.

House of the greatest Madonna

Like many other celebrities, the singer Madonna has her own luxurious house. A long time ago, she bought a mansion called “Ashcombe”, formerly owned by one of the once famous photographer Beaton, and the cost of the building was a fairly round sum of 9 million.

Salvador Dali himself was responsible for the design of the artistic style. The living area is completely surrounded by the most magnificent forests for the opportunity to hunt if necessary, and it should be noted that all forest areas belong to the popular diva.

Mark Wahlberg Mansion

This is an extraordinary beauty designed for permanent residence of all members of the celebrity family. Nearby is a huge swimming pool, which includes a variety of water attractions, in addition, the owner built a tennis court.

The projection of the building itself is quite unusual, as it is completely surrounded by nature. Particular attention is paid to the area on which the house is built – a hill overlooking a wide expanse.

Rating of the most beautiful houses

The rating of the most beautiful houses was created relatively recently. A special place in it is given to the mansion that belonged to John Travolta in Florida. It is considered the most beautiful house in the world.

From the outside, it is very similar to an airport, although small in size, this is due to the presence of the actor’s own Boeing and a small aircraft, located next to the house. Note also that the mansion includes several styles.

The next place in the row of star houses is Celine Dion’s mansion. Outwardly, it is a house for a doll. The area near the building includes several pools, water slides.

The glass building is next. This project was created by Steve Herman for himself. The building has a modern style. The mansion is a real fortress, majestically towering on a hill. It offers a stunning view of the beautiful city of Los Angeles. A special place is given to the mansion under the unusual name “Calm”, owned by Joel Horowitz. It is located on the shore of a quiet lake and includes not only a cinema and a swimming pool, but also about 9bedrooms.

The following item refers to the property of David McMurtry. It is located near London, and a third of the building is completely underground.

The Flintstone house owned by Dick Clark pulled out the last line. It is located near the reserve, is quite small in size and is currently looking for a new owner.

No less attractive and memorable house is the “falling water” building, designed specifically for the Kaufman family. The idea of ​​​​creation is a removal from the bustle of the city and a return to nature. A distinctive feature of the building is the location under the house of the waterfall.

As far as our country is concerned, the real teremok belonging to Kirillov can be called the most beautiful. It is located between Yekaterinburg and Nevyansk in the village of Kunary. A distinctive feature of the building is the extraordinary beauty achieved by multi-colored carvings and artistic forging.

100 photos of the most beautiful houses in the world

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14 sensationally expensive billionaire homes around the world

Multi-million dollar homes are becoming more and more commonplace, but what really stands out and attracts attention are the billionaire homes. Homes justify the cost due to the area, location, views from the window, and such artsy attractions as their own lakes and pools, personal helipads and waterfalls. Before you 14 sensationally expensive billionaire homes . You may be interested in the article 10 richest and humblest people in the world.

Mansion in Kensington Gardens, London, UK

$16.5 billion steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal bought the mansion in 2008 for $222 million. He is known by many as a collector of houses. As you know, in his possessions there are 3 houses on a famous street in London – “ Row of Billionaires “. Being a generous father, he gave his son a house, which he bought from Noom Gottesman, a billionaire who made his fortune in a hedge fund.

Antilia, Mumbai, India

Antilia has been named the most expensive home in the world by Forbes magazine. The cost is about $ 1 billion. But the owner of the beautiful house, Mukesh Ambani, is not at all worried about mortgage payments, thanks to a fortune of $ 21.5 billion.

The name Antilia comes from a mysterious island lost in the Atlantic Ocean. Building includes:

• 6-level parking,
• an entire floor reserved for sports,
• lap pool,
• solarium,
• fresh juice bar.

It is no wonder that 600 employees are needed for the normal functioning of the house.

Blossom Manor, Palm Beach, Florida

Apparently, experienced hedge fund management brings really big money. For example, Ken Griffin purchased 3.2 hectares of land, on the territory of which, next to each other, there are 4 mansions, forming one large estate overlooking the ocean. Griffin bought him in 2012 for $130 million and is worth $4. 1 billion at last count.

Mansion in Kensington Gardens, London, UK

It’s not just men who own super-expensive real estate. Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of Bernie Ecclestone (owner of Formula 1), purchased a unique mansion for $70 million. Of course, she added something of her own to the mansion:

• Amazonian crystal bath,
• spa for her dogs,
• underground pool,
• private bowling.

Along with all this, the value of the mansion has increased significantly.

Villa Leopold, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

King Leopold II was famous for his endless love for women. Between 1929 and 1931, on his 8-hectare estate, he built several houses along the coast of the French Riviera, ostensibly for them. Philanthropist from Brazil – Lily Safra, with a fortune of $ 1.2 billion, bought a villa in 2008 for $ 750 million. According to rumors, she ranks second in the list of the most expensive villas in the world.

One Hyde Park, London, UK

Rinat Akhmetov, considered one of the richest people in Ukraine, with a fortune estimated at $15.4 billion, purchased the most luxurious residential complex in the world with an area of ​​2,322 sq m, in the expensive area of ​​Knightsbridge, Hyde Park in 2011. He is rumored to have spent $221 million.

The hallmark amenities of the luxury home include a 24-hour hotel concierge service, as well as bulletproof windows all around. When was security cheap? Pay attention to the article 10 of the most expensive and prestigious types of protection for the rich.

Silicon Valley Mansion, Los Altos Hills, California

The guy who probably clicked the most “ likes ” on Facebook , Yuri Milner made a fortune of $1.1 billion through well-considered investments, including investments to social network Facebook .

Los Altos Hills Mansion, built in the French style and with the scenery of the San Francisco Bay, cost the owner $ 100 million in 2011. It has both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a large hall reserved for special celebrations.

Fairfield, Sagaponack, New York.

$6.5 billion entrepreneur Ira Rennert bought a New York palace for $248 million.

39 bathrooms,

3 swimming pools.

For greater convenience, the estate has its own power plant.

Allison Estate, Woodside, CA

Larry Alison made a fortune of $43 billion when he founded Oracle , a computer corporation where he himself became the CEO. He spent over $200 million building a 4.3-hectare estate in the suburbs of San Francisco. There are 10 Japanese-style buildings here. Undoubtedly, the chips are:

• tea house,
• large sauna,
• koi pond,
• own artificial lake.

Estate valued at $70 million.

Mansion on Kensington Gardens, London, UK

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich, another owner of the mansion on Billionaires Row. He also owns several luxurious mansions in London, which, with a fortune of $ 10.2 billion, is not entirely expensive. The redevelopment and expansion of the mansion, with the permission of the municipal council, includes a car museum, a wellness center and a tennis court.

These upgrades significantly increase the value of the estate, which Abramovich bought in 2011 for approximately $140 million.

Xanadu 2.0 , Seattle, WA

Bill Gates is a Microsoft founder and philanthropist, one of the top 5 richest people on the planet with a net worth of $67 billion. $120 million in 2012. There is also a swimming pool with an underwater music system. You might be interested in 12 Incredible Facts About Bill Gates’ House.

Broken O Ranch, Augusta, Montana

Thanks to Montana’s privacy laws, no one but his inner circle knows how much Stanley Kroenke has shelled out for the 50,181 hectare Brocken O Ranch. According to rumors, the ranch was valued at $132,500,000. Below you can see photos of the property.

The 929-square-meter ranch has a cozy indoor pool and surrounding stables that house over 5,000 head of cattle, as well as small crops and alfalfa hay for the animals.

House of Friendship, Palm Beach, Florida

Multibillionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev bought the property from Donald Trump in 2008 for $95 million. No word on whether he’s using a 50-car garage or if he’s left the diamond fixtures in place, but given the 5,574-square-foot area, the owner has endless options.

Promised Land, Montecito, CA

Perhaps Oprah and Stedman have such a calm and harmonious relationship, because they do not bother each other in the legendary mansion, located on 16 hectares of land, an area of ​​​​2138 square meters. The decoration of the house is made in the Gregorian style. There is a separate tea house for a secluded and relaxing pastime, and 600 rose bushes fill everything around with an amazing aroma.

Also here is one of the most famous outbuildings in the world.