Thursday, February 7, 2013

7 Most Expensive Homes in the World


Countless people in this world dream to have the most luxurious home on the planet. It is a fact that luxury does not come without big money. So, it is vital to pay big for living big dreams! Some of the most discriminating, biggest, and most extravagant homes exist in a few most exquisite nations of the world. If you are dreaming to stay in one of these luxuries, it is better to first decide in which part of the world you would like to stay. Here are the 7 most expensive homes in the world to savor!


Most Expensive Homes in The World


Gold House, Switzerland

Priced at over $12.2 billion by Stuart Hughes who is a king, this one is believed to be the costliest house in the world. Interestingly, this home is nestled in an undisclosed location where it is fully decorated with more than 195 kilograms of gold, platinum fittings, and meteoric stone flooring containing the original fragments of 65-million-year old T-Rex bones.

Antilla, India

This one is actually the new home of the multibillionaire Mukesh Ambani in the financial capital of the country. The unique aspect of this home is that it is constructed in accordance with Vaastu Shastra that reveals principles of how the nature affects the human abodes. Soaring up to 570 feet and costing $1 billion, this fully-equipped modern palace has 27 storeys, 9 elevators, and 600 servants. Further, it contains six floors dedicated to parking, one full floor for health and fitness with gym and jacuzzi, four floors for garden, and some floors for bedrooms and bathrooms.

Villa Leopolda, Cote D’Azur, France

Nestled in Cote D’ Azur, this villa scenically soars from the French Riviera. It was built by in 1902 Leopold II who was the king of Belgium. Costing $460 million today, this home has 27 stories, 50 gardeners, 14 bathrooms, and 11 bedrooms to offer. Extending up to 2,900 square foot, this home has one of best sea vistas to offer. It is now the property of Bill Gates.

Henley Mansion, Oxfordshire

Located near Henley-on-Thames, this 18th century luxury extending over 3000 square meters in the parklands is now the property of a Russian tycoon, Vladimir Lisin. Now being priced at $218 million, this famous haunted mansion in Britain features a state-of-the-art security system, golf courses, spa complex, helipad, and home cinema.

The Penthouse, London

This $212 million flat is located at the most sumptuous Hyde Park in London, which neighbors 82 apartments. Protected by the SAS, this one has unique features such bulletproof windows, panic rooms, underground tunnel to the close by Mandarin Hotel, and iris scanners. The edifice contains squash courts, common spas, and floor to ceiling refrigerators.

Fairfield Pond, The Hamptons

This Ira Rennert Estate faces the Atlantic and stretches up to 63 acres. The overall living space is more than 100,000 square feet that embraces 39 bathrooms, 29 bedrooms, formal dining room, tennis courts, bowling alley, and basketball court. The market value of this luxury is $170 million.

Hearst Mansion – Beverley Hills

Built by William Randolph Hearst, this giant home in California features 29 bedrooms, 6 abodes, 3 pools, movie theater, swimming pool, and a nightclub. Its present value is $165 million.

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