“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,†said famous English novelist Jane Austen. Some rich and famous people in our world prefer to live in ultra-luxury homes. There are homes in America that fall in that category. These homes are not for the ordinary. Common folk can only dream about them.
Here are the top 10 most expensive homes in America.
10) Casa Casuarina ($75 million)
Better known as the Versace Mansion, this 23,000 sq ft mansion exudes the taste and style of the late Gianna Versace, who was killed on its steps in 1997. It features a tiled terrace and pool, a rooftop lounge, a courtyard, 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
9) Tranquility ($75 million)
This unique home is located in a pine and aspen forest. The 210-acre property has a 27,000 sq ft mansion with a private lake and boathouse, two par 3 golf holes with water barriers, horse stables, guest rooms, staff residences and an artist’s studio.
8) Snowmass Estate ($75 million)
The Snowmass estate is a massive 18,000 sq ft home. The view alone justifies the price of this property. It is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, just outside of Aspen. The home features seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, a gaming room, a glass elevator and a movie theater.
7) Sherry-Netherland, Apartment #17 ($95 million)
Located on the 18th floor of Sherry-Netherland, this 15-room residence covers an entire floor. Sherry-Netherland is a posh hotel in New York City’s Fifth Avenue. This residence has terraces on nearly every side. It overlooks Central Park, midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side.
6) Steven Klar’s Penthouse at CitySpire ($100 million)
This penthouse is perched high over Manhattan. It stretches from the 73rd floor to the 75th floor of the CitySpire building. It overlooks Central Park and other major landmarks of New York City.
5) Estates and Lands of de Guigne ($100 million)
Located south of San Francisco in Hillsborough, this 16,000 sq ft home is one of the few in the area with as many as 47 acres. It has a grand ballroom, living room, library and pavilion. All these open to a pool courtyard.
4) The Legendary Beverly House ($115 million)
Originally constructed for publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, this huge house has elaborate architectural details like balconies, carved ceilings, paneled walls, hand-carved woodwork and fireplaces, and waterfalls that flow into the pool.
3) Big Homer’s Pond ($118 million)
Located in Martha’s Vineyard, this home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It is spread over 5,600 square feet. It has a guest house and a pool. The home sits on 314 acres of oceanfront property with a 35-acre freshwater pond and more than 1,200 feet of private beach on the Atlantic.
2) The Penthouse at the Pierre Hotel ($125 million)
The Penthouse the Pierre Hotel is the most expensive New York City apartment. This large penthouse encompasses the 41st, 42nd and 43rd floors of The Pierre Hotel. There are five master bedrooms, nine bathrooms, five working fireplaces, four adjoining terraces, separate guest suites and room for staff.
1)Â Copper Beech Farm, Greenwich, Conn. ($190 million)
Aka the 190 million estate, Copper Beech Farm is the most expensive home in the world. To reach the building, you need to pass through 1,800 feet, which winds through the woods. This massive home is a French-renaissance style mansion with 12 bedrooms and nine bathrooms. There is a separate wing for staff.