The true measure of a person’s material wealth is mainly assessed through his choice of place of residence. Let's take a look at the most expensive houses in the world to see how high life can reach high speeds.
1. Antilla in Mumbai, India: $ 1 billion
When the 5th richest man in the world moved into his 27-storey mansion, which is the lords of frantic Mumbai, he announced an unprecedented milestone in real estate development; Antilla was the world's first billion-dollar residence. Antilla impresses with its huge size and unusual design, owned by magnate Mukesh Ambani. Inside the towering structure there are no two floors. Its interiors are comparable to the interiors of the Palace of Versailles. It accommodates rooms, lounges, a dance studio, a health club, a gym and a six-level garage for family 168 cars.
2 Penthouse in Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, England: 225 million dollars
The London condo toast is the ultra-luxe One Hyde Park located in the trendy Knightsbridge district. The richest man in Ukraine, Rinat Akhmetov, paid a beautiful price for the top floor of the building. A property of $ 225 million (£ 136 million) is not your typical London apartment, 16 times the size of a typical three-bedroom house. In the construction used 15 types of rare marble and thousands of oaks in Europe. Amenities include a private theater, saunas, a swimming pool, a wine cellar and a gym. The annual fee for services for such property is more than 100,000 pounds.
3 The mansion of William Randolph Hearst in Los Angeles, USA: 165 million dollars
The mansion of William Randolph Hirste in Beverly Hills has earned a stellar reputation for its episodic appearance in the cult film The Godfather. He also hosted the honeymoon of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy in 1953. The mansion of the 1920s, located on a 6-acre estate, has 29 bedrooms, a cinema, three pools and its own disco. Publishing magnate purchased property for $ 120,000 in 1947. It became the most expensive home on the US market in 2007, when the asking price of the current owner was $ 165 million.
4. Villa Victoria Victoria Franchuk in London, England: 161 million dollars
The Victorian villa, owned by Elena Franchuk, a famous AIDS lawyer from Ukraine, raised £ 80 million, or $ 161 million, when she was bought. Formerly a girls' school, the villa was designed to become a residence in 2006. The massive restoration cave of a historic building with its modern features - five floors, 10 bedrooms, a sauna, an indoor theater and an entertainment hall. This Victorian villa is located in Kensington, London.
5. Manor of Aaron Spelling in Los Angeles, USA: 150 Million Dollars
Built and designed to reflect the golden heritage of American television's prime minister, Aaron Spelling, his former manor near Los Angeles costs $ 150 million in the market. In the mega-mansion you will find the sophistication of a French castle and houses 123 bedrooms, a tennis court, a bowling alley and three cuisines. One unique feature of the estate is the floor with rights used as a closet. The layout of the new owner, 22-year-old Petra Ecclestone, is likely to take this place.
6 Hala Ranch in Colorado, USA: $ 135 million
Hala Ranch is the palace rest of Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz from Saudi Arabia. Its location at Starwood Ranch provides private access to some of the best slopes of Colorado. There are 15 bedrooms in the 135-millionth house, as well as 27 bathrooms and even more than the White House. The hotel also has an indoor pool, horse stable, car wash and tennis court.
7 Fleur de Lys in Los Angeles, USA: $ 125 million
Fleur de Lys is a 390 square meter mansion inspired by Vaux-le-Comte, a 17th-century castle that was also used as a model for the Palace of Versailles. It has been on the market since 2007 for $ 125 million. The interior of the mansion speaks of French influences, from exquisite limestone adorning the walls to 24-carat gold trim. Periodic furniture associated with Napoleon and Marie Antoinette visits the Fleur-de-Lys, with nothing like a museum experience.
8. Maison de l & # 39; Amitie in Florida, USA: 100 Million US Dollars
The beach property of Donald Trump, Maison de l & # 39; Amitie in Palm Beach, stands on 7,432 square meters of land and has 15 bedrooms, a winter garden, a ballroom, a tennis house, a guest cottage and a magnificent pool. Initially located in the market for 125 million dollars in 2006, the luxury house was sold to Russian tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev for $ 100 million two years later.
9. Dracula's Castle in Brasov, Romania: $ 80 million
Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula's Castle, stretches among 20 acres of mountain property in Brasov, Romania. It boasts 57 rooms that still radiate the charm of the Old World. It was called Dracula’s Castle because it was often visited by Vlad Impaler, better known as Count Dracula. The palace is currently owned by the Archduke Dominique Habsburg. He still has not found a willing buyer for the castle, which is actually worth $ 135 million.
10. Court of Justice in Surrey, England: $ 56 million
A souvenir yard costs more than the combined areas of Buckingham Palace and the Hampton Court Palace. The Grand Mansion is part of a 58-acre property sold for $ 56 million after the market has been ignored for six years. Inside the 103-bedroom home you will find a cinema, bowling alley and swimming pools.
If you cannot afford one of these houses, but you still want to buy a luxury house, take a look at real estate for sale in Portugal. You can find stunning beach houses and city apartments.
