A villa with a huge wine cellar in San Francisco, an estate in the Hamptons, or a penthouse above the clouds in New York - if you are interested in the most expensive houses in the world, worth hundreds of millions, in this selection you will definitely find what you are looking for.
The most expensive villas in the world
Spending hundreds of millions on real estate is not uncommon these days. Luxury properties in the most beautiful corners of the world can easily reach eight or nine figures. And even for apartments in London or New York, such prices are more common.
The combination of a prime location and big money works even better when big names are behind the property. For example, film producer Jack Warner's Los Angeles home sold for €135 million. The buyer, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, likely paid the hefty price "out of pocket money."
However, not every luxury villa finds a buyer at every auction. Even exclusive properties don't always fetch a high price. So, let's begin:
1. €65.4 million
A spectacular house on the cliffs of Malibu, California, once owned by movie star Brooke Shields and supermodel Cindy Crawford, was recently sold for €65.4 million. The new owner is Kim Kardashian.
2. €68.7 million
In the playground of the rich and famous in Malibu, California, the beach house of former hockey star Chris Chelios is up for sale. This truly stylish estate, located on the shores of Paradise Bay, offers truly unparalleled panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
3. €78 million
The villa, complete with a huge wine cellar, its own cinema and a host of other details, is expected to fetch the aforementioned price, making it the largest deal in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the US - Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
4. 91.3 million euros
In Aspen, Colorado, the most expensive ski area in the country, the most expensive property ever offered for sale is up for sale. Built in 1979, the villa was completely renovated in 2015. The fact that it's surrounded by celebrities from Mariah Carey to Leo DiCaprio probably also factored into the price.
5. €92.4 million
The private island of Little Pipe Cay was featured in the Johnny Depp Pirates of the Caribbean film and the James Bond film Casino Royale. In addition to the main house, the island has four guest houses and other facilities such as a helipad, a seaplane dock and a superyacht dock. The island is currently for sale.
6. €123 million
This is the price tag for the mega-property “The One” in Los Angeles, which changed hands at a foreclosure auction. After ten years of planning and construction, the luxury property was expected to fetch €500 million when it was sold. Unfortunately, the investor went bankrupt.
7. €128 million
This architectural masterpiece in Bel Air, Los Angeles, also asks for a lot. Sensational views of the City of Angels, its own nightclub, a large fitness center, and a guest penthouse are all included in the price.
8. €135 million
That's how much a big piece of Hollywood history is worth - film producer Jack Warner's villa, which he built in Beverly Hills in the 1930s.
9. €155 million
The Pinnacle is a massive estate located in Montana with spectacular mountain views. This villa is a true paradise for nature lovers.
10. €156 million
A proud price for another landmark — in the truest sense of the word. The most expensive penthouse on the top (96th) floor of the skyscraper 432 on Park Avenue in New York, definitely not for people with a fear of heights.
11. €162 million
You'll have to dig deep into your pockets to buy this beach house in the Hamptons, a mecca for the super-rich just outside New York City. The house overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay on both sides.
12. €183 million
The price paid by singers Beyonce and Jay-Z for a Malibu villa designed by star architect Tadao Ando is quite impressive. However, in reality, the beach house on the Pacific Ocean was supposed to cost almost 270 million euros. Therefore …
13. €183.7 million
On the Caribbean island of Mustique, home to Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger, a palatial estate called The Terraces, spanning nearly seven acres of land, is up for sale. It is the most expensive estate ever put up for sale in the Caribbean.
14. €200 million
Oracle founder Larry Ellison owns a stunning mansion in Woodside, California. The estate includes a Japanese teahouse, meditation pavilions, and numerous gardens.
15. €221 million
Again in the USA. Here, near New York, to be precise, there is another delicacy that makes the hearts of many rich people beat faster: “Flair Field”, and the “flair” that the villa exudes can certainly be called royal. Unfortunately, this estate is already occupied, as it belongs to hedge fund manager Irie Rennert. In return, he received not only his own fairy-tale castle, but also 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms and a bowling alley.
16. €225 million
That's the huge figure on the price tag when the world's most expensive penthouse went up for sale in London. It's located in One Hyde Park, a luxury residential complex in the prestigious Knightsbridge area.
17. €280 million
In London's Regent's Park, right on the shores of the lake, a mansion with an area of about 2,700 square meters, which is more than 100 years old, is for sale. The "hill", which is still owned by the royal family of Saudi Arabia, costs 280 million euros. Despite such a sky-high price, real estate will certainly not be the worst investment for someone.
18. €375 million
Built between 2009 and 2015, the Tour Odéon is the tallest building in the Principality of Monaco. In addition to shops, apartments and a vegetable garden, the Tour Odéon is home to the most expensive penthouse in the world: the Sky Penthouse, which extends from the 45th to the 49th floor of the skyscraper and covers around 3,300 square meters.
19. €390 million
The futuristic villa Les Palais Bulles was designed by architect Antti Lovag and is known for its unusual design. Located on the French Riviera, this villa offers organically shaped rooms and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
20. €500 million
This extravagant villa is set in 18 hectares of parkland and once belonged to King Leopold II of Belgium. Villa Leopolda is an architectural masterpiece and offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The most expensive real estate in the world
The leader of the ranking, which costs over a billion euros, is the Antilia in Mumbai. Named after a mythical island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is the most expensive villa, or rather skyscraper, in the world. The 27-story building offers not only residential premises, but also a helipad, a cinema, an amphitheater and an indoor swimming pool.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a full range of luxury penthouses, villas and mansions. True, they were thinned out by the last fire in Los Angeles, but the rich will have enough pocket money for new ones, most of which will pass from one owner to another, only raising their price. So, nothing changes in the world: someone dreams of a piece of bread, and someone thinks diamonds are shallow.
