Below is the list of top ten most Expensive houses from around the world. See how mind-blowing are these most expensive homes which owned by world’s richest business tycoons and celebrities.
10. Dracula’s Castle, Romania – $135 million
Commonly marketed as the home of the supposed character of Dracula, the castle became a museum during the 1980’s. It is actually a beautiful Romanian house, named as a castle, with 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms and remarkable antique furniture. The owner of this castle, Arhduke Dominic, put it up for sale in 2007.
9. Updown Court,Surrey, England – $139 million
This beautiful house is located in the Windlesham neighborhood. Built on 58 acres of land, it has a total of 103 bedrooms with all the facilities one can think of. From private cinemas to bowling alleys, a horse barn, squash and tennis courts, you will never get bored here. Moreover, there’s a marble driver way that is large enough to park up to 8 limousines.
8. The Manor, Los Angeles – $150 million
Imagine a place with 123 rooms, a cinema, bowling alley, tennis courts, swimming pools, a beauty salon and a spa. It may sound like a hotel in a mall, but this is actually the largest privately owned house in Los Angeles. This French Chateau mansion sits on 4.6 hectares of land and has a parking lot for up to a hundred cars. After all, somebody has to occupy all those rooms.
7. The Pinnacle, Montana – $155 million
Located in the exclusive ski and golf enclave called Yellowstone Club, this house is the largest in the area. Owned by real estate developer Tim Blixseth and his wife Edra, the house is designed to counter the bitter cold through a heated flooring system that covers the entire indoor area. There is also a fireplace in every bathroom. The house also features a wine cellar, a gym, a massage room and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool.
6. Franchuk Villa, Kensington, England – $161 million
Located in Belgravia area in Central London, this house is the most expensive house on the market as of now. Built in Victorian style, this building has 6 floors with 20 foot ceilings. It has many luxurious amenities such as a swimming pool in the basement, a gym, private cinemas, a news room all spread over more than 21,000 square feet of living space. It also has a large garage space. Currently owned by Lebanon’s developer, Musa Salem, this house is now up for sale.
5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills, California – $165 million
This Beverly Hills mansion has been advertised for sale at $165m (£81.4m), making it one of the most expensive residential property listed in the US. The former home of US newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst has 29 bedrooms, three swimming pools, tennis courts, its own cinema and a nightclub. He has decorated the property with statues brought north from his famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon and with life-size paintings of Davies. Mr. Hearst bought the H-shaped mansion in 1947 for about $120,000. In 2007, the estate’s current owner, who bought it in 1976, put the home on the market for US$165 million. The home’s buyer will have some notable neighbours, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham.
4. Fairfield Pond, The Hamptons, New York – $170 million
This amazing house is owned by Ira Rennert. Spread over 63 acres of land, this is the largest residential compound in the US. This house is known for its own private bowling alley and a $ 150,000 hot tub. It also has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms and 5 tennis courts. At first, it was hard for people to believe that it wasn’t a hotel, spa or retreat place.
3. The Penthouse, London, England – $200 million
This is actually a flat. But it is not just any flat, but The Penthouse that offer amazing views of Central London. Conveniently located in Hyde Park, The Penthouse also has its own car park and room to taste wines. Need to pump up your heart rate? This place has access to several squash courts. Need to relax? There are a number of spas nearby. Are you paranoid about your security? The Penthouse has bulletproof windows and a panic room. It also has an iris-check device designed to scan anyone who wants to enter your place. Butler and chambermaid services are also available 24 hours a day.
2. Villa Leopolda, Cote d’Azur, France – $506 million
This spectacular 80,000 square feet estate located on the French Riviera is spread over two guest houses across 20 acres of ground. The most exciting feature of this villa is its private beach front which is the most beautiful beach front in the south of France. It also has 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, huge formal gardens with countless olive, cypress and lemon trees and a swimming pool. Originally built for King Leopold from Belgia, this villa was later bought by Edmund Safra. The home was also rumored to be sold to Bill Gates along with Gianni Agnelli and an undisclosed Russian Tycooon.
1. Antilia, Mumbai, India – $1 billion
Antilla breaks the world record for the most expensive house in the world. This 27 storey mansion is the modern high-tech Taj Mahal of the new era. It is owned by the fifth richest man in the world, Mukesh Ambani. This 40,000 square feet house has everything from a helipad to a swimming pool, health centre, Krishna temple, yoga studio, bar and library. In short, it has everything that a person wishes to have around him in a lifetime. What makes this towering structure even more unique is the fact no two floors are alike, either in the plans or materials used. Mukesh Ambani is very fond of modern cars and to accommodate his collection of 168 cars, his house has got 6 floors dedicated just to the parking of these cars! As if all this wasn’t enough to make you green with envy, the house has a staff of 600 for maintenance activities.
