A beautiful home is always a joy, especially if it's a gorgeous and beautiful house worth millions of dollars. The most expensive house in the world is equipped with many luxurious facilities and amazing facilities including Jacuzzi, infinity pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, multi-storey parking, tennis courts, home cinema, heated indoor swimming pool, soaking tub with dazzling views and private beach. Let's take a look at some of the fascinating details of the most expensive house in the world.
15. 15 CENTRAL PARK WEST, NEW YORK, NY – $45 million Hedge Fund Manager Daniel Loeb's eight-bedroom penthouse in the heart of Manhattan, New York Costs $45 Million. The apartment building features a luxurious lobby decorated with English oak panels and marble columns. In addition to sharing a common address with other financial experts in the United States, this lavish condominium complex offers owners a luxurious private dining room, a health club with a private massage room and yoga center, a three-lane plunge pool and a library. This elegant house is probably the most expensive house in Manhattan.
14. Promised Land, Montessito, Calif. – $88 million Media Queen Oprah Winfrey owns this luxury home in The Promised Land in Montessito, California. Located in sunny California, this staggering $88 million estate features six bedrooms, ten fireplaces, fourteen bathrooms, state-of-the-art kitchens, indoor and outdoor theaters, wine cellars, guest houses with pools and Oprah's private paradise, the Tea House. Comfortably nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ines Mountains, it is surrounded by trees, providing privacy for its celebrity hosts.
13. MAISON DE L'AMITIE, PALM BEACH, Florida – $95 million One of Florida's most beautiful homes, the Maison de L'Amitie in Palm Beach was originally owned by U.S. President Donald Trump. It was later bought by Russian tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev for a staggering $95 million. This large 80,000-square-foot residence features 18 bed rooms, 15 bathrooms, guest cabins, a tennis court, a ballroom, and even an exchange beachfront. This modern aesthetic is spread over a single floor and can stretch almost the size of a football field. It also boasts a beachfront pool with access to one of Florida's most pristine beaches.
12. Son's Woodside House – $115 million Japan's second-richest man and founder of SoftBank is the owner of the approximately $115 million luxury home in Woodside, California. Spanning over 9,000 square feet, this neoclassical home includes a swimming pool, tennis courts and an attached library. The three-storey mansion has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and even a four-car garage. It was carefully designed by Allan Greenberg and offers panoramic views of the Woodside Mountains.
11. Silicon Valley Mansion – $118 million Yuri Milner, one of Russia's most influential figures, investors and venture capitalists, owns the $118 million mansion in Silicon Valley. Located in a luxury area of Woodside, California, this huge mansion is 11 acres and covers 30,000 square feet. It consists of five bedrooms and nine bathrooms. This house built like a French castle is beautifully decorated with ornate arches and balustrades. It also has indoor and outdoor pools, a wine cellar, a ballroom and a spa.
10. XANADU 2.0 – $125 million Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the United States, and his home, Xanadu 2.0, is undoubtedly one of the most expensive houses in the world. It costs a staggering $125 million and is an absolutely huge area of 66,000 square feet. It has a high-tech sensor system that allows guests to customize the climate and light settings of the room. It has twenty-four bathrooms, equipped with ten full bathrooms. This beautiful home near Seattle, Washington also has seven bedrooms and six kitchens. The most amazing feature of this home is its 2,100-square-foot library, which is a paradise for every bookworm!
9. Beverly Hills – $128 million American lawyer Leonard Ross is the owner of the Spanish colonial mansion, which is worth about $128 million. It has thirty bedrooms, forty bathrooms, two ponds, a swimming pool, tennis courts and beautiful lawns. It was originally built in 1927 for the famous newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. This amazing beauty has also appeared in Hollywood movies such as "The Godfather" and "Bodyguard." Beverly Hills is located in the Beverly Hills district of Los Angeles. Its two-story library with intricate woodwork is the highlight of this lovely home.
8. Palm Beach, Florida BLOSSOM ESTATE – $130 million in the most expensive home in Florida, in Flower Village Palm Beach belongs to the American billionaire Ken Griffin. This beautiful $130 million beachfront villa features 33,500 square feet of glass and panoramic views of the Florida waterfront. This gorgeous residence consists of four adjacent properties with a total area of approximately 8 acres. Legend has it that the one-acre house can extend the length of a football field. It boasts 875 feet of beachfront and two swimming pools overlooking the beautiful sea.
7. Roman Abromović's Kensington Palace Garden Villa – $140 million Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abromović is also the owner of the $140 million Kensington Palace Garden Villa. Villa Roman Abromovich has underground leisure facilities including a car museum, a wellness centre and tennis courts. This 15 bedroom mansion is located in the most expensive area of London near Kensington Palace. It is a five-story mansion with a three-story basement. The total area of the villa is approximately 30,000 square feet.
6. Ellison Estate in Woodside, California – $200 million Former Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's 23-acre luxury Woodside Estate is named after him and aptly known as Ellison Manor. It has been converted into a palace similar to that of the 16th-century Japanese emperor. This exquisite residence uses centuries-old Japanese aesthetics and design and costs about $200 million. This stunning Bay Area residence has seven bedrooms spread over two floors. It also features a scenic Japanese garden, pond, waterfall and koi pond. It boasts a dark-bottomed swimming pool and spa.
5. Kensington Palace Building at TAMARA ECCLESTONE – $220 million Socialite Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of the former Formula One CEO – Bernie Ecclestone owns the fifth most expensive house in the world. The $220 million home is located in London's Kensington Palace area. It has fifty-seven rooms, an indoor swimming pool and a basement cinema. This lovely red brick mansion has four floors above ground and two floors underground. It also has a gorgeous golden bathtub. Tamara's toddler Sofia's room is where kids' dreams come true, with oversized toys, a giant dollhouse and even an ice palace inspired by the Disney movie Frozen.
4. One Hyde Park, London – $225 million Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akmetov bought two of the world's most expensive apartments at Knightsbridge London, becoming the owner of the world's fourth-largest and most expensive home, worth about $225 million. This 25,000-square-foot luxury residence features a 360° glass façade with unspoiled views of the City of London. One Hyde Park offers an incredible range of amenities including a 21-metre swimming pool, sauna, concierge service and private cinema.
3. FAIR FIELD, SAGAPONACK, NY – $250 million American investor and businessman Ira Rennert is the proud owner of the Fair Field Tower in Sagabonak, New York, which is valued at $250 million. Set on 63 acres, this splendid estate features 29 bedrooms, 39 bedrooms, 3 restaurants, a home cinema and 3 swimming pools. This fantastic home also has a basketball court, two bowling alleys and two squash courts. The estate also houses $500 million worth of art. Without a doubt, this is the most expensive home in the United States.
2. Villa Leopolda, France – $400 million One of Europe's most expensive homes is located on the charming French Riviera and belongs to Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov. It costs up to $400 million. The main part of the villa has nineteen rooms, fourteen bathrooms and several terraces. Located just a few kilometres from Nice, this gorgeous villa is also registered as a French monument. Steps down from the villa will take you to the stunning Mediterranean Sea. Its gardens cover an area of eight hectares and you will find exotic olive, lemon and orange trees.
1. ANTIRA, Mumbai – $2 billion India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, lives in the towering skyscraper of Mumbai, India. At a cost of about $2 billion, this 400,000-square-foot home is undoubtedly the pinnacle of luxury and opulence. The 27-storey tower is designed to withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. It has temples, rooms, a private cinema and even an ice cream parlor. Antilla has 9 high-speed elevators, a bus service station and a car park for 168 cars.