The Most Expensive Houses in the World

These interesting houses are among the most exclusive in the world. Since we are in the midst of the economic crisis, sale of any of these "palaces" is unlikely, although, of course, there are people who can afford them ...

Southampton, "Oceanfront Sanctuary New York" - $ 80 million

The interior of the building, which is about 13,900 square foot, is made up of four separate sections including 9 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and a cinema. The house is located between the ocean and an artificial pond. It is a unique position because, on one side there is a mile long beach of the ocean and on the other a one mile coast of the pond.

Villa "La Leopolda" - $ 500 million

This villa was the home of Bill Gates, and now it is in possession of the famous Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. You can even make it your own for a sum of about $ 500 million. It is located in the most exclusive part of Nice in France.

The plot consists of 10 acres of lush gardens, and 50 gardeners are working on it. The highest property taxes in the world are paid for this house. There were also potential buyers. Mikhail Prokhorov, the richest Russian, offered 750 million Euros for the villa after he lost a greater part of his property because of a global recession.

In the end, the long awaited purchase didn’t happen. As it was rumored last August, the current owners refused to give back the deposit of 44 million Euros which was paid by Prokhorov. Although his lawyers asked for a refund, they didn’t get it, because according to French law, the customers lose their deposit if the contract is terminated.

Ir Rennert’s House, New York - $ 170 million

Ir Rennert, a billionaire and the founder of the Renco Group, owns a land in Sagaponaku, New York, and its 63 acres are officially listed as the largest residential lot in the whole of USA. The house has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and as usual, a huge living room, sports courts and a bowling alley. The property is estimated at 170-180 million dollars.

Updown Court, Sure, England - 140 million

If you have neighbors like Elton John and The Queen of England, we can say that this place is an ideal neighborhood. The estimated value of this property is about 140 million dollars.

It has 24 bedrooms, each with hand-carved marble, not to mention the underground garage which goes throughout the entire house. It is believed that the monthly costs of maintaining this villa are about $ 500.000, not to mention the property taxes ....

Donald Trump’s House - $ 250 million

Donald Trump is the owner of this property, located on the coast of the sea. The property is estimated to be worth about $ 250 million.

The house is in Florida, on a part of Palm Beach which is according to Trump: "The richest community in the world" ... We do not doubt it at all ...

The Three Lakes, New York - $ 75 million

This property is located in Bridgehampton, New York, and it is worth $ 75 million. It even has its own golf course! The residence was named the Three Lakes because there are three lakes in the yard (each with a particular kind of fish), and 14 different gardens each made in a different style.

Fleur de Lys, in Beverly Hills, California - $ 125 million

This villa is worth $ 125 million, and the palace of Louis XIV in Versailles in France served as a model when it was built. It covers 45,200 square foot and it took 5 years to build it. The owner of the property is Susan Saperstajn who bought in the 1990s.

What was once a dream, is now reality, so today, Fleur de Lys has 50 rooms, 9 garages with a priceless collection of cars, and a library with books that have priceless literary value.

Jakoben Castle, Greenwich, Connecticut - $ 90 million

The castle lies on 98 acres of land which is mostly covered by lawns and meadows, so that can give the owners just enough privacy.

There are 14 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms spread over 21,500 square foot. Details such as marble floors, vaulted ceilings, limestone walls, circular windows and wood paneling often impress visitors.

There is a 16 meter long indoor swimming pool. Oh, yeah ... The land is for sale for $ 90 million ...

"Silence" on the lake Tahu, Nevada - $ 100 million

This land is owned by Joel Horowitz, the co-owner of Tommy Hilfinger brands. It is located on the lake Tahu in Nevada, in the zone where taxes are not paid.

The house consists of 20,500 square foot of living space. The mountain houses of Northern Europe served as a model when this house was built. It also has a wine cellar with over 3,500 bottles of wine, an indoor pool and an atrium, a cinema with 19 seats etc.

Eurasia, Moscow, Russia - $ 100 million

This property consists of a large main house (12,000 square foot), 2 guest houses (4,300 and 3,800 square foot respectively) and a huge recreation center (91,500 square foot) which includes swimming pools, Turkish and Russian baths and a sauna. House is estimated at 100 million dollars.

Hilandal, Stamford, Connecticut - $ 95 million

We will forgive you if you think you're watching at English castle when you saw the picture Hilandal. This residence has 21,500 square foot which include 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It has a stone construction, cultivated gardens and a grass tennis court.

Hilandal is so large that it reaches to the border between New York and Connecticut. Beside the main house, there are 4 more guest houses, one house for the staff, and two barns. The house is connected to the road network. The price is 95 million dollars.

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