A house is not just a valuable real estate asset but it is a symbol of one’s living standard and wealth. Though it is true that every house is special and perfect for its owner, some are just incredible in architecture, design, and valuation. Having said that, let’s check out some of the most expensive houses in the world and the net worth of these lavish properties will blow your mind.
Top 10 Expensive Houses In The World
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Buckingham Palace, London
This probably won’t come as a surprise to you that Buckingham Palace is the most expensive house in the world. It is the home of the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Located in Westminster, London, the palace comprises 775 bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 52 royal and guest rooms, 92 offices, and 19 staterooms. Spanned across 8,30,000 sq ft area, this illustrious palace is estimated to be approximately USD 4.9 billion in net worth.
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Antilia, Mumbai
After Buckingham Palace, the second most expensive house in the world is Antilia, owned by the Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani. Located in Mumbai, Antilia is the only Indian property to make it to this list. It was built in 2006 and was occupied by the Ambani family in 2011. This 27-storey building is spread across an area of 4,00,000 sq ft. What makes this building more interesting is that Antilia has around 168 car garages, nine high-speed elevators, a swimming pool, a vibrant spa, a health center, a helipad, and a snow room that showers snowflakes. The current net worth of this magnificent property is estimated to be USD 2 billion.
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Holme, London
Next on the list is Holme. Located in Regent’s Park in London, this mansion is 205 years old and is up for sale at a whopping price of USD 300 million. This property has replaced the three-storey penthouse in New York’s Central Park Tower with an ask price of USD 250 million as the current most expensive house on sale in the world. Built in 1818, this property is spanned over 1.6 hectares and has approximately 40 bedrooms, eight garages, a tennis court, a sauna, a library, and a grand dining room.
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Villa Leopolda, France
Situated in Villefranche-sur-Mer in France, Villa Leopolda is considered as one of the most beautiful properties in the list of top 10 most expensive houses in the world. Spread across 50 acres of land, this mesmerizing property consists of 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a helipad, a commercial greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, and 12 swimming pools. The current estimated worth of this wonderful property is USD 750 million.
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Witanhurst, London
This mansion is currently being renovated, but once ready, it will become the second most expensive house in London, trailing only Buckingham Palace. It has 90,000 square feet of internal space and sits on an eleven-acre property in Highgate in London. Highgate is a highly expensive hilltop area and thanks to its location and size, Witanhurst is valued at a whopping USD 450 million.
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Villa Les Cèdres, French Riviera
Once home to the Belgian king, Villa Les Cèdres is rated as one of the most luxurious properties in the world. This 193-year-old building represents the heritage of royal European architecture. The villa is established on roughly 35 acres of land and comprises 14 bedrooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a large stable that can accommodate 30 horses at once. Located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, this expensive house is currently valued at USD 413 million (approximately).
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Fairfield Mansion, New York
This magnanimous property belongs to the business mogul Ira Rennert (Chairman & CEO of Renco Group). Spread across an area of 64,000 sq ft, Fairfield Mansion includes a theatre having a capacity of 164 seats and a dining room measuring 91 ft in length. The value of this lustrous property is estimated between USD 267 and USD 500 million.
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Kensington Palace (9a), London
House number 9a of Kensington Palace is also on the list of the world’s most expensive residential properties. Owned by an Indian billionaire – Lakshmi Mittal, the property was renamed as Taj Mittal because this luxurious mansion in London obtained the marble from the quarry supplier of the Taj Mahal. The current worth of Kensington Palace (9a) is valued at USD 70 million.
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Ellison Estate, California
Owned by the founder of Oracle, Larry Ellison, this mansion is an epitome of elegance and luxury owing to its traditional Japanese architecture. Two things that make this property unique are the artificial lake and waterfall which is spread across five acres.
The major inspiration behind the state-of-the-art architecture of this estate is the 16th-century Japanese palace. It is currently valued at USD 200 million.
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Palazzo Di Amore, California
Last but not the least is Palazzo Di Amore. Situated in Beverly Hills, this marvelous house spans over 53000 square feet area built in the Mediterranean style by one of the renowned developers – Mohamed Hadid. It comprises 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, 15 swimming pools, tennis courts, waterfalls, and a 50-seat theatre. The current net worth of this building is USD 195 million.