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Once upon a time, kings and queens lived in palaces, and the nobles and rich tried to imitate them in luxury. Many years have passed since then, land has become more expensive, palaces have gone out of fashion (and living in them is uncomfortable by modern standards), but the desire to stand out remains.
What kind of buildings do the rich and famous build for themselves, and where do they choose to live? Let's take a look into top 10 most expensive houses in the world– both inhabited and for sale.
10. Fairfield Pond, USA – cost: $249,000,000
The list of the most expensive houses in the world, starting at $249 million, opens with a gigantic palace measuring almost half a hectare. It is located on Long Island, New York. In terms of size, the estate ranks modestly 19th among the largest houses in the United States, but its location makes it one of the most expensive - there is little space in New York, and it is expensive.
Fair Field is owned by Ira Rennert. No, this is not a girl Irochka, but quite a respectable gentleman born in 1934. Being 65 years old, he decided to buy himself some land and build a mansion. Although the neighbors fiercely protested against the construction, the industrial magnate was still able to insist on his own (albeit on a smaller scale than originally planned). As a result, Long Island graces a giant 29-bedroom, 39-bath home with its own small power plant, three swimming pools, a greenhouse, a 164-seat home theater and one synagogue. True, owning it is not cheap - Rennert pays more than 40 thousand dollars in taxes every month.
9. Molokai Ranch, USA – $260,000,000
If a rich man suffers from misanthropy and does not want to see people (except for service personnel, of course), then he retires to places like a ranch on the island of Molokai, Haiti. It was simply created for millionaires who prefer vast, deserted spaces to the bustle of the city. It occupies more than a third of the island’s surface, and its area is 22.5 hectares. These hectares include almost 32 km of coastline, snow-white, sun-drenched beaches overlooking colorful reefs, tropical forests, rocky cliffs... And pastures - for entertainment, the estate has two golf courses, one hotel and an entire working ranch the size of hectare.
The well-known Mark Zuckerberg himself was thinking about buying the ranch, but in the end he decided to settle on another Hawaiian island - Kauau.
8. Penthouse at the top of the Odeon skyscraper, Monaco – $330,000,000
In 2014, the penthouse was put up for sale, and it immediately attracted attention - both for its outrageous price, stunning views and original architectural design. The "modest" apartment is located at the top of the Odeon skyscraper and occupies the top five floors; its area is 3.3 thousand m2, there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
The creators decided not to sacrifice the view, so the walls of the apartment on each floor are one continuous window. And being in the center of the room, you can literally survey the surroundings. But the most impressive feature of the house is the water slide, which allows guests to plunge straight from the dance floor into the huge outdoor pool, which offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
7. Chartwell Estate, USA – $350,000,000
To this day, the Chartwell estate confidently holds the palm among the most expensive houses in the United States. This is indeed a real estate, designed by the architect Sumner Spaulding, following the example of the best examples of 18th century French architecture. The limestone-clad white and gray house of classic proportions rises in the middle of a well-kept park with gazebos, paths, fountains, tennis courts, a giant swimming pool and parking for 40 cars.
The popular 60s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies was filmed in the house. Later, it was bought by the head of the Univision television company, to whom, in fact, we owe the excellent preservation of the estate - he spent several million to restore and modernize Chartwell.
6. Cedar Villa, France – $418,000,000
Real estate on the Cote d'Azur has long become an object of dreams for rich people from all over the world. But it was not always so. Cedar Villa, located on the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, began its journey as a simple working olive oil farm at the beginning of the 19th century. Three-hundred-year-old olive trees can still be seen on the grounds of the villa. Now, instead of an oil press, the courtyard is decorated with a bronze statue of the goddess Athena, and winding paths under the shade of palms and cedars lead to the imposing citadel.
Inside, it’s full of candelabra, 19th-century portraits (I wonder if there are farm workers there?) and everything that the average person associates with the Beast’s castle from the Disney cartoon. In addition to Empire style armchairs, the palace also has a library, which boasts a botanical codex from 1640. By the way, furniture and household items are not included in the sale price; If desired, they can be purchased separately.
5. Bubble Palace, France – $418,000,000
And from the classics we move on to cartoons - yes, the inspiration for creating the most expensive houses in the world was drawn from various sources. Most of all, the Bubble Palace resembles the quasi-primitive abode of the Flintstones from the children's animated film of the same name. Imagine a cheerful cluster of spherical structures with the same round windows, doors and other architectural details. Are they really very similar to bubbles? The pleasant, dim terracotta color of the buildings and the elegant white edging somewhat reconcile the riotous form.
The size of the house is about 1200 m2, and it has everything necessary for even the most demanding rich man, including a swimming pool and an outdoor amphitheater with 500 seats. It was here that the fashion show of the house of Dior was held and the fortieth anniversary of the birth of James Bond was celebrated.
4. Middle Gap Road, 24, Hong Kong – $446,000,000
Hong Kong is a densely populated area, and land there is expensive. In terms of price per square meter, this city-state is in second place, second only to Monaco. It is not surprising that a large house located on the top of a picturesque mountain is in fourth place on the list of the most expensive real estate.
Although, in comparison with the samples presented in the rating, it looks, frankly, nondescript - it has only two floors, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. In the backyard there is a swimming pool, which is hidden from indiscreet views by dense trees.
3. Villa Leopolda, France – $750,000,000
This huge estate is located near Villefranche-sur-Mer, a city on the French Riviera. Its size is a little more than seven hectares, on which there is a palace lined with rare varieties of marble with nineteen bedrooms, fireplaces, swimming pools, a cinema and a bowling alley. Palace is not a random word; The estate was once owned by the Belgian king Leopold II, under whose wise rule the population of the Congo was reduced by half, but rubber production increased two hundred times. Now the most expensive villa in the world belongs to Lily Safra, a Brazilian millionaire who inherited it from her late husband.
Interestingly, Russian oligarch Mikhail Porokhov dreamed of taking possession of the villa, and he even began negotiations with Lily, but something went wrong. Prokhorov himself says that the 2008 crisis influenced him. Evil tongues claim that Prokhorov was mortally offended by the French state. There he was arrested by the police for transporting girls of reduced social responsibility to Courchevel. The millionaire insisted that they were just beautiful girls who, of their own free will, decided to keep him company. Whatever it was, after the advance payment had already been made, Prokhorov refused the deal. And Safra promised to spend this advance on various charitable purposes.
2. Antilia, India – $1,000,000,000
The second most expensive residential building in the world is an entire tower that towers over mere mortals in south Mumbai. Its owner is the richest man in India named Mukesh Ambani. The tower contains 27 floors, and the architects did not skimp on the ceiling heights - buildings of a similar height with standard ceilings would be sixty stories high. To operate the building's services and ensure the comfort of the billionaire and his family, 600 workers are required. The palace tower has three helipads, a gigantic parking lot for more than 160 cars and its own car service. Mukesh also does not forget about culture - the building has a theater, ballroom, spa and swimming pools.
Not all Indians welcomed the creation of this gigantic monument to wealth. In a country with the largest slum in Asia, where 42% of children under five are underweight, building such a tower is not the smartest thing to do. Some have already hinted that this is exactly how revolutions happen.
1. Buckingham Palace, England – $1,550,000,000
And in first place in the ranking is Buckingham Palace, the most expensive house in the world, worth $1.550 billion. The photo clearly shows both the ancient and beautiful building itself and the crowds of tourists scurrying back and forth every day.
True, this is if you look from the front - the palace from the front really embodies the best traditions of classicism. Its facade pleases the eye with noble proportions. But in the back, where the owners of royal blood ordered the construction of various necessary and useful structures for the household, the view is not nearly as good. No wonder the British newspaper The Guardian called it one of the ugliest buildings in the world; Apparently, the journalists were not too lazy to walk around the house.
Since 1761, Buckingham Palace has been in the undivided use of the British royal family. And currently it is the official residence of the reigning Queen Elizabeth II.
If you want to live large, then you will have to spend accordingly. There are many of the largest, most luxurious and most expensive homes in today's real estate market. But before you put down a down payment on the house you're buying, decide whether you can afford it. If, having received a quarterly bonus, you celebrate this joyful event with a bottle of expensive beer, which you usually cannot afford, then, most likely, the houses presented below are not for you.
10. Rybolovlev Estate - $95 million.
This house is the most expensive family nest in the country, and after it became the property of Donald Trump, the most expensive house in the history of divorce proceedings. The approximately 3,065 square meter mansion, located steps from the ocean, has become the centerpiece of the lawsuit as Trump's ex-wife, Elena Rybolovleva, claimed it as compensation for adultery.
The home has 18 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms and a retail price of $95 million, making it the world's most expensive single-family home. However, initially it was put up for sale for 125 million, but it all ended with the price having to be reduced to 95. Surely for most of us, the money saved would be enough for 10 lives...
9. Mansion in Silicon Valley for 100 million dollars.
Being the most expensive single-family home in the United States, this house... wait, did we say that the previous mansion is the most expensive of all? No. Moreover, this house sold for 100 million, so he still won. It has 5 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, two swimming pools: one outdoor and one indoor (probably in case of rainy weather). All in all, a pretty nice little house.
8. Fleur De Lys - $125 million.
Despite the fact that it is considered the most expensive in the world, the Fleur De Lys mansion in our top is only in 8th place. But everything is in order.
The Fleur De Lys mansion has an area of approximately 3809 sq. m. meters and 15 bedrooms, but, apparently, not a single bathroom, which in itself is a huge flaw either by the architect or by the original source to which we refer.
7. Estate for 150 million dollars.
Here we are, finally, approaching the most expensive residential mansion in the United States according to Wikipedia - $150 million. It’s not a shame to rest in this for a couple of days. Unless, of course, its owner - Aaron Spelling - doesn't mind. By the way, I could offer: 5202 sq. meters, 123 rooms, a bowling alley, an ice skating rink and, allegedly, an entire wing of the mansion intended for Spelling’s wife’s wardrobe.
6. House on the top of the mountain for 155 million dollars.
Owned by Tim Blixseth (Montana), this home is unique for two reasons. Firstly, it is equipped with a private ski lift, thanks to which you can get directly from the house to the nearby ski resort (which, by the way, is also owned by Blixseth). And secondly, this house is the only one on our so-called list that does not claim to be the most expensive in the world. Plus, we're giving it the Best Backyard Award because it is, after all, a ski resort.
5. Villa Franchuk - $161 million.
The five-storey Victorian villa features 10 separate bedrooms and also features an in-ground indoor pool, private retreat and private cinema. The house is rightfully called one of the most expensive, as it costs $161 million.
How much of a tasty morsel is this house? They say that during reconstruction the noise did not allow the mayor of Moscow to sleep peacefully, although the house itself is located in London. That's right - the house is so wonderful that it doesn't even matter.
4. Hearst Palace - $165 million.
The three most important facts about the fourth most expensive mansion in the world:
1. It served as a set during the filming of The Godfather.
2. John Kennedy spent his honeymoon here.
3. At one time it was the most expensive mansion in the USA!
The owners have at their disposal 3 swimming pools, 29 bedrooms, a cinema and, apparently, just in case, a disco.
3. Fairfield Pond - $198 million.
Currently valued at this amount due to property taxes, the mansion measures approximately 6,131 square meters. meters is equipped with a basketball court, a bowling alley and a jacuzzi for 150 thousand dollars. The most expensive house in the United States (again, according to Wikipedia).
2. Villa Leopolda for 736 million dollars.
When you saw the number, you probably thought it was a typo? No, we were not mistaken - exactly $736,000,000. A serious difference from the previous residence, isn't it?
The mansion, located on the French Riviera, was built in 1902 by King Leopold II of Belgium. It was bought by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, who is so rich that after losing several billion during the recent economic crisis, he still has enough money to afford a $750 million summer house. The mansion has 27 levels, 19 bedrooms and, according to rumors, 50 full-time gardeners.
1. Antilla - $1 billion.
Now we've reached the top line. Gentlemen, with your applause, allow me to introduce the most expensive house in the world - Antilla. Its cost is one billion dollars.
This house is located in the Indian city of Mumbai. Antilla is able to change all your ideas about architectural possibilities. The 27-story home has 6 levels of parking, a fitness floor with a Jacuzzi, gym and cooling room, a floor with a ballroom, several floors with bedrooms and bathrooms and even a four-story garden, because that's what we think... Maybe.
The architecture of the building is based on the Indian tradition of Vastu Shastra, which is supposed to promote the movement of positive energy. To live up to this tradition, each floor's design must not only be unique, but also feature entirely unique materials and aesthetic design techniques to make each room feel like you've walked into a completely different home.
In general, this house has everything - everything that you can imagine, everything that you cannot even imagine, and even something that you never even imagined imagining, because until now it was classified as science fiction.
We are accustomed to the fact that everything big and expensive is built by Arabs. There is an exception to this rule. The largest and most expensive private house is in Bombay. Yes, in that same Bombay with slums, prostitutes and mountains of garbage on the streets. Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India, built a house for his family. By the way, his family is the most ordinary - a wife and three children. For them he built... a skyscraper!
The building is called "Antilia", its height is 173 meters, and its area is 37,000 meters! The skyscraper has 27 floors, but it could have been 60, the owner just loves high ceilings. There are 6 people living in this private house: Mukesh, his mother, wife and three children. 600 people are involved in maintaining the building.
01. The Antilia mansion took 7 years to build. It was designed by the architects of Perkins&Will (America). Each floor has its own design and layout, and is also made of different materials. The first 6 floors are occupied by parking for 168 cars. Living rooms start only from the 9th floor. On the seventh floor there is Mukesh's personal car service. On the remaining floors you can find several swimming pools, a spa, a small theater accessed by two silver staircases, a ballet hall, a fitness club, and a cinema hall. Almost each of these floors is designed specifically for each family member separately. 
02. There is an “ice room” to help you escape the heat. They say that inside it is almost a real freezer, with snow. On one of the floors there is a control room and a so-called “panic room”, a completely autonomous shelter equipped with all security systems. There are 3 helicopter pads on the roof. The house also has many balconies, terraces overlooking the Arabian Sea, and several luxurious hanging gardens. The total number of servants is 600 people, for whom a separate floor is allocated. 
03. After construction, Mukesh and his family did not move into the house for a whole year, adhering to customs, so as not to frighten away their luck. 
04. According to media reports, due to the increase in land values in Bombay, the cost of the building can now go up to 1-2 billion US dollars, making it the most expensive housing in the world. 
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06. The building itself is located behind a huge fence, with military men with machine guns guarding the perimeter. 
07. Of course, I couldn’t get inside;). Judging by the photos on the Internet, there is nothing special there. 
08. This is how a private house stands in Bombay. 
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For those who are confused where I am now. Now I'm in London. There are simply unpublished reports from Bombay that are now coming out.
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The basic material needs of a person are food, shelter and clothing. You can live peacefully anywhere on our planet with a sufficient supply of these three components. But a person is not always satisfied with what he has, and we always strive for the best. Some people live quietly all their lives in one apartment, while others don’t rest until they get the house of their dreams. Sometimes so much imagination and money is invested in these houses that it is very difficult for an ordinary person to even imagine, and, of course, the cost of such houses is simply off the charts, which allows them to be listed on our list The most luxurious and expensive houses in the world. TOP 10.
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10Fleur de Lys, Los Angeles, USA
Approximate cost: $125 million
It took 6 years to complete this stunning estate. The mansion has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, an exclusive banquet hall, a fitness room, a swimming pool in a separate building, a race track and even a tennis court. The estate covers an area of 2 hectares. Construction of the house began in 1996 and lasted 6 years. 2 years after the completion of construction, that is, in 2004, the owners of this house began divorce proceedings, and, ultimately, the wife received custody of the estate. It was sold in 2014 for $102 million, and the net present value of the home is estimated at $125 million.
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9Hala Ranch, Aspen, Colorado, USA
Approximate cost: $135 million
One might wonder who is so rich that he builds such a property? This house was built for Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan in 1991 on an area of 38 hectares. The buildings on the estate occupy an area of 1.28 hectares.
This estate was once considered the most expensive in the United States, and now ranks third on this list! The house is built in a rustic style with huge wooden beams and stone columns. Has 15 bedrooms, all of them with patios. The decoration of the rooms is made of mahogany. The cost estimate for the entire estate can be imagined if only the guest house was sold at a price of $36.5 million.
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8Maison de L'Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Approximate cost: $150 million
If you want to live close to the beach and have dreams of owning your own home, this mansion is definitely for you. And, in fact, this is much more than just apartments. If you purchase this home, it will be as if hundreds of your dreams will come true immediately. And if you are a car lover, then this is just an ideal purchase.
Located in Palm Beach, Florida, this estate has nearly 50 car garages, and a huge and beautiful beach home, built with care and love. Tourists do not leave the city without taking a look at this mansion.
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7The Pinnacle, Montana, USA
Approximate cost: $155 million
Having a dream home in a place where everything is covered with snow is quite a popular desire, but few people can make such a dream come true. One of the people who was able to do this is Tim Bilkseth. He owns a home in a region of the United States where, if he wants to go skiing, at any given time all he has to do is put on his gear and leave the house. A whole ski slope will be waiting for him.
The house has over 10 bedrooms and is heated throughout with central heating, even in the driveway.
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6Victorian style villa by Elena Franchuk, Kensington, London, UK
Approximate cost: $161 million
Elena Franchuk, an entrepreneur, public figure and daughter of former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, is the proud owner of this villa. She is the embodiment of any dream about a home. The five-story building is equipped with a personal swimming pool, bomb shelter, sauna and gym. Located in South London.
The owners of the world's most expensive houses can be quite mysterious individuals. Everyone knows who owns Buckingham Palace, but does anyone know the name Tim Blixseth? Or maybe you know the name of the Indian billionaire who built a 27-story residential building exclusively for himself? Well, if you don't know, the secret will be revealed right now. In this article you will find ten of the most expensive houses of our time, as well as the names of those people who were lucky enough to be rich enough to own them.
7 Upper Phillimore Gardens (London, $128 million)
The building was originally a ten-bedroom preparatory school before being converted into a huge mansion. Now it has an underground swimming pool, sauna, gym, cinema and even its own panic room. In addition, its rooms are decorated with marble, gold and contain priceless works of art. The owner of the house is Elena Pinchuk, the daughter of Leonid Kuchma, the second president of Ukraine. She is known as the founder of the AntiAIDS Foundation, as well as a close friend of Elton John.
Kensington Palace Gardens (London, $140 million)
This mansion is located on the “street of billionaires”, it is already equipped with a huge number of incredible amenities and luxuries, but in the near future it is planned to create an underground part where there will be a tennis court, a medical center and an automobile museum. This mansion is owned by Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire and also the owner of the private investment firm Millhouse LLC. However, in the West he is better known as the owner of the Chesley football club, which plays in the English Premier League.
"Top 7" (Big Sky, Montana, $155 million)
Summit 7 is the largest piece of real estate at the Yellowstone Club, a private ski and golf community for the mega-rich. The house has heated floors, several swimming pools, a gym, a wine cellar and even its own ski lift. It is owned by Edra and Tim Blixseth. Tim is a major real estate agent and timber baron, and co-founder of the Yellowstone Club. However, the club's bankruptcy, divorce and other troubles greatly reduced his previously enormous wealth.
Hearst Castle (San Simeon, California, $191 million)
The 27-bedroom castle was used during the filming of The Godfather and hosted John and Jackie Kennedy, Clark Gable, Winston Churchill and other famous people. This castle belongs to the trusteeship fund. It was built by the country's first newspaper magnate and is now a World Heritage Site, as well as a tourist attraction and part of the California park system.
Ellison Estate (Woodside, California, $200 million)
This is not a single house, but a complete complex that covers 23 acres of land. It consists of ten residential buildings, a large lake, a carp pond, a house for tea ceremonies and a bathhouse. The owner of this complex is Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and the third richest person in the world as of 2013, according to Forbes magazine.
18-19 Kensington Palace Gardens (London, $222 million)
Another property on London's Billionaire's Row. House 18-19 is located next to where Prince William and Kate Middleton live. This particular residence has 12 bedrooms, a Turkish bath, an indoor swimming pool and parking for twenty cars. The property is owned by Lakshmi Mittal, head of Arcelor Mittal, the world's largest steel producer, and one of the hundred richest people in India.
4 Fairfield Pond (Sagaponack, New York, $248.5 million)
This 29-bedroom home sits on 63 acres of land and has its own power plant. Vutry has 39 bathrooms, a basketball court, a bowling alley, a squash room, tennis courts, three swimming pools and a 91-foot dining room. The owner of this masterpiece is Ira Rennert, owner of the Renco Group, a holding company investing in the automotive industry. It also has holdings in the metal and mining industries.
Villa Leopolda (Côte d'Azur, France, $750 million)
The property sits on 50 acres of land and includes a huge greenhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a summer kitchen, a helipad, and a guest house larger than many millionaires' mansions. The house was used as a film set for the famous 1955 film To Catch a Thief, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The property is owned by Brazilian Lily Safra, a world-famous philanthropist and the widow of Lebanese banker William Safra. Her husband died when another family home burned down, most likely due to targeted arson.
"Antilia" (Mumbai, India, one billion dollars)
“Antilia” can hardly even be called home in the traditional sense of the word. It is a 27-story building with a total living area of 400 thousand square feet. The building has six underground parking floors, three helipads, and requires 600 staff to operate it. The owner of this skyscraper is Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India. His net worth is $23.6 billion - money Ambani earned while running Reliance Industries, one of the largest energy companies in the world.
Buckingham Palace (London, $1.55 billion)
Technically, Buckingham Palace is still a house, but, of course, it is not for sale. The Queen's residence was valued at approximately one and a half billion dollars in 2012. It has 775 rooms, including 19 state halls, 52 bedrooms, 188 staff rooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. Naturally, the owner of Buckingham Palace is the British sovereign - currently Queen Elizabeth II. She has reigned since February 6, 1952 - and since that time she has been listed as the owner of Buckingham Palace. Naturally, such an architectural masterpiece is far ahead of all the millionaire mansions discussed above. As a matter of fact, this is exactly what the most expensive houses in the world look like - now you know all of them, how much they cost, who owns them.
