The 15 Most Expensive Houses in the World
Hundreds of bedrooms. Hundreds of bathrooms. Lavish accommodations beyond your wildest dreams. Together, these homes have all of this and more. And they’re owned by some of the most famous, most successful and richest people on the planet. Are you ready for your jaw to drop as you explore some of the world’s most expensive real estate? Then join us as we count down the 15 most expensive homes in the world. Wait until you see number one! You absolutely won’t believe your eyes.
15. Silicon Valley Estate — $88 million
If you’ve ever visited Los Altos Hills, California, you know it just doesn’t get much nicer. One big attraction of the elite area? Silicon Valley Estate. Owned by tech mogul Kumar Malavalli, this exclusive estate features five bedrooms in the main residence, a freestanding office, guest suites, an indoor pool with retractable roof, massage room and sauna. Still not enough? The gorgeous property sits on eight pastoral acres.
14. Brookline Estate — $90 million
If you love Boston, you’ll really love this estate. Located five miles southwest of downtown Boston, this 26,623-foot mansion is currently owned by former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman. It boasts eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms surrounded by 14 acres, including a country club and golf course.
13. Pumpkin Key — $95 million
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Key Largo, here we come. This 26-acre, 5,000-square-foot home actually sits on its own private island in the Florida Keys. It features one main home with three bedrooms, several cottages, a dock master’s apartment, a 20-slip marina that can easily accommodate a mega yahct, as well as plenty of lots available for new development. Plus, golf cart paths circle the island. Oh yeah, and in the middle of the island, you’ll find tennis courts that also serve as a helipad. No big deal, right?
12. Fifth Avenue Duplex — $96 million
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This duplex co-op at 834 Fifth Avenue in New York City features views of Central Park, a library, 12-foot ceilings, 20 rooms and a wine cellar. This palatial estate is one of the most expensive homes in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. Are you seeing dollar signs yet?
11. Las Varas and Edwards Ranches — $108 million
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This 240-acre ranch near Santa Barbara, California boasta amazing views of canyons and oceans, thanks to its two miles of private beachfront. The beautiful property also features a 3,500-square-foot main residence, cottage, guesthouse, barn and lots of outbuildings that date back to 1880.
10. Rancho San Carlos — $125 million
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Montecito, California features some of the world’s most expensive real estate, and this amazing pad is no exception. The 237-acre estate features a 30,000-square-foot main house designed by Reginald Johnson in 1931, 10 additional residential cottages, equestrian facilities and many acres of picturesque citrus and avocado orchards.
9. Former Danny Thomas Estate: $135 million
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It doesn’t get much more expensive than Beverly Hills, California. And Beverly Hills doesn’t get much nicer than the former Danny Thomas estate, valued at $135 million. This 18,000-square-foot mansion features intricate gold-leafed ceilings, tile work and painted ceilings. You’ll also find $2.5 million worth of chandeliers and custom carpets. Think it can’t get better? It also boasts 360-degree views of Los Angeles, a pool and pavilions on site, as well as seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
8. Il Palmetto — $137 million
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This estate in Palm Beach, Florida is truly unique. A 1930s Italian Renaissance mansion, it’s designed as a series of pavilions. This sprawling home features more than 60,000 square feet, 10 bedrooms, two elevators, a 50-foot living room, as well as a dining room with an absolutely elaborately carved ceiling.
7. Briar Patch — $140 million
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Palatial estate in the Hamptons? Yes please. This 11.2-acre waterfront Georgian Revival estate features 10,000 square feet, six bedrooms, handmade wallpaper, four fireplaces and stunning French doors. Need more space? No problem. This property also includes a 3,500-square-foot guesthouse with four bedrooms, a tennis court, a pool, a hot tub, a private pond, woodlands and lawns.
6. Manalapan Megamansion — $195 million
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This 16-acre estate in Lantana, Florida is simply dripping in opulence. It features nearly 63,000 square feet, a whopping 33 bedrooms, 47 bathrooms, 1,200 feet of private oceanfront property, a world-class botanic garden with more than 1,500 species of tropical trees and plants, a PGA-standard golf practice area, a sports complex with a tennis court, half basketball court, playground and mini golf course, and even a Robinson Crusoe-style treehouse. The main house, built in the 1940s, was once the home of Gloria Guinness, a 20th century style icon.
5. Ellison Estate — $200 million
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Chances are that you’ll get lost if you go to the Ellison Estate. This opulent, Japanese-style home in Woodside, California sits on 23 acres and boasts 10 separate buildings, a man-made lake and a bath house. It’s modeled after a 16th-century Japanese emperor’s palace and took a whopping nine years to design and build. Yes, you read that right.
4. Kensington Palace Gardens — $222 million
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Only in London! This London palace features everything you could ever need: 12 bedrooms, Turkish bathrooms, parking for 20 cars, a tennis court, a health center and even an auto museum. Anything missing? Nope, Kensington Palace Gardens has it all.
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