In a world where luxury knows no bounds, the ultra-rich around the world have built some of the most opulent residents.
In this article, let’s look at the top 5 most expensive houses in the world that cost a whopping amount of money to have them built.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Buckingham Palace is the world’s most expensive house. Serving as the British monarch’s official residence and administrative headquarters, it has been a symbol of British monarchy and prestige for centuries.
Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The King, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 Staterooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.
Antilia
Antilia, a 27-story skyscraper located in Mumbai, India, is considered one of the most expensive properties in the world. Owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, this modern architectural marvel features luxury amenities, including three helipads, a 168-car garage, multiple swimming pools, a theatre, and a snow room.
The top four levels are dedicated to energy-saving hanging gardens.
Its unique design incorporates the lotus and sun motifs using high-end materials like crystals, marble, and mother-of-pearl. Antilia has been a subject of public debate due to its stark contrast with the surrounding area’s poverty.
Antilia is estimated to be the world’s most expensive private residence. The high-end, 27-storey mansion extends over 400,000 square feet and reportedly costs an estimated $1-2 billion and stands 570 feet tall with a scintillating, panoramic view of the city.
Villa Leopolda
Situated on the French Riviera in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Villa Leopolda is a historic and opulent villa with a rich history. Originally owned by King Leopold II of Belgium, the villa was built for his mistress, Caroline Lacroix, and later served as a military hospital during World War I. In the 1920s, American architect Ogden Codman Jr. transformed it into a Neo-Palladian masterpiece.
Today, the villa is known for its museum-like artwork, opulent interiors designed by Renzo Mongiardino and Mica Ertegün, and its sprawling 50-acre grounds offering breathtaking Mediterranean views.
Villa La Leopolda is estimated to be worth 750 million dollars today.
Les Palais Bulles
Also known as the “Bubble Palace,” Les Palais Bulles is one of the most expensive houses in the world. It is located in Théoule-sur-Mer, near Cannes, France. Designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag and completed in 1989, the palace was initially built for French industrialist Pierre Bernard. It was later bought by renowned fashion designer Pierre Cardin as a holiday home. The residence features a futuristic, bubble-like design with interconnected rooms, terraces, and panoramic sea views.
The 1,200-square-metre residence comprises a reception hall, a panoramic lounge, an open-air amphitheater with 500 seats, 10 bedrooms, and multiple swimming pools and waterfalls. Each room, including the 11 bathrooms and 10 bedrooms, has been individually decorated by various artists, adding to the unique and artistic nature of the property. The Palais Bulles embodies Lovag’s vision of a harmony between living spaces and nature.
According to Architecturaldigest.com, the home was listed in 2017 for 420 million dollars, but it didn’t sell.
Odeon Tower Penthouse
Taking luxury living to dazzling new heights, the Tour Odeon ‘Sky-Penthouse’ is a grand vision of extravagant opulence built to dominate the top-tier of exclusive luxury residences around the world. Rising majestically above the azure waters of the Mediterranean, the resplendent Penthouse embraces unprecedented 360-degree views over the sea with a stunning outdoor rooftop circular infinity pool linked to a balcony by a waterslide, making it the epitome of a luxury lifestyle beyond imagination.
This skyscraper, which covers 3,500 square metres over five floors, is 170 metres high and has a private elevator, a 500-seat open-air amphitheatre, and multiple luxurious amenities, including a rooftop pool and a private cinema. However, the tower has been criticised for its impact on the cityscape, including issues with cast shadows and real estate values in the adjacent French city of Beausoleil.
Odeon Tower Sky Penthouse, Monaco has a price tag of 400 million dollars.
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