Have you ever wondered how much the most expensive house in the world would cost? It probably worth more than you think, therefore let us walk you through ten of the most expensive houses in the world.
Almost everyone wants to live in a luxury home where they have access to incredible views, quality furniture and designs.
The costliest homes in the world are not simply extravagant real estate investments; rather, they are genuine works of architecture that represent the pinnacle of richness and grandeur.
These residences are the pinnacle of luxury and status in every way, whether they are enormous estates or towering skyscrapers.
Apart from showcasing of wealth and authority, they also provide a look into the luxurious way of life that can only be afforded by the most powerful people in the world.
However, it is important to note that the value of these homes is an estimation, and the actual worth may differ significantly depending on how the market is performing.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in in the World
Most of these luxury homes in the world are well known for catching the eyes of individuals worldwide. When any open chance is granted to the public upon housewarming, people rush to tour these mouthwatering homes.
Straight to the list, these are the very top 10 of the most expensive houses in the world:
- Buckingham Palace – $2.9 Billion
- Antilia Tower – $1 Billion
- Villa Leopolda – $750 Million
- Villa Les Cèdres – $450 Million
- Les Palais Bulles – $390 Million
- The Odeon Tower Penthouse – $330 Million
- Four Fairfield Pond – $248 Million
- Ellison Estate – $200 Million
- Palazzo di Amore – $195 Million
- 18-19 Kensington Gardens – $128 Million
The detailed list of the 10 most expensive homes in the world 2024 are arranged in a descending order below.
10. 18-19 Kensington Gardens – $128 Million
The 55,000 square-foot home is the tenth on this list of the most expensive houses in the world. The estimated value of the 18-19 Kensington Gardens is roughly $128 million.
Located in London, England, the 18-19 Kensington Palace Gardens is home to the Indian businessman and billionaire, Lakshmi Mittal. The businessman is the Chairman & CEO of ArcelorMittal, the largest steel-making company in the world.
The past owners of the building include Lionel de Rothchild, David Khalili, Bernie Ecclestone before it was later sold to Lakshmi Mittal in 2004.
Being a pair of semi-detached buildings, the 18 and 19 Kensington Palace Gardens used to be buildings for the Egyptian and Russian embassies respectively. When David Khalili acquired the property in the 90s, he combined the buildings into a single private home.
18-19 Kensington Palace Gardens has 12 bedrooms, 20 parking spaces, an indoor pool and more than 2 Turkish baths.
The Kensington Palace Gardens is a street in London where the 18-19 Kensington Palace Garden is located, and the street itself is known to be home to several world billionaires.
9. Palazzo di Amore – $195 Million
Palazzo di Amore is the ninth most expensive house in the world, having an estimated value of $195 million. The 53,000 square ft house is in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Designed by Bob Ray Offenhauser, Palazzo di Amore is owned by Jeff Green, a wealthy real estate entrepreneur.
Being one of the costliest houses in the world, Palazzo di Amore consists of 12 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, an entertainment center including a bowling alley, a discotheque, and a 50-seat state-of-the-art movie theater.
Other features of the mansion include a wine-producing vineyard, a 24-car garage, 150-person infinity pool, 150 parking spaces, tennis court, guest house, spa, guard house and many more.
In 2014, Palazzo di Amore was listed as the most expensive residential complex in the whole of the United States.
8. Ellison Estate – $200 Million
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and one of the world’s richest men is the owner of this $200 million estate.
The Ellison Estate is a 23-acre Japanese-style estate which was built in 2004. The estate consists of 10 buildings, a tea house, a bath house, a koi pond, and a man-made lake.
Its design is in resemblance with that of a Japanese home; and it was designed by an architect and Buddhist teacher named Paul Dricoll. According to Forbes, the estate is one of the most expensive homes in the world in 2024.
7. Four Fairfield Pond – $248 Million
With an estimated value of $248 million, the Fair field Pond has made it to the list of the top 10 most expensive houses in the world. It is a large privately owned mansion in Hamptons, Long Island, New York, United States.
Four Fairfield Pond is a 62,000 square-foot mansion consisting of 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms and an extended 91-foot-long dining room. You will also find a basketball court, a bowling alley, tennis courts, squash courts and 3 swimming pools inside the Four Fairfield Pond. This home has its own power plant and has a massive garage which is enough to hold about 100 cars.
Built in 2003, Ira Rennert, a junk bond financier is the owner of Fair field, and the building is one of the largest homes in the United States.
6. The Odeon Tower Penthouse – $330 Million
Designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi and developed by Groupe Marzocco, the Odeon tower is largest penthouse in the world.
The 31,500-square foot building is a double skyscraper located in La Rousse/Saint Roman, Monaco. The Odeon tower is owned by SCI Odeon, a subsidiary of Groupe Marzocco.
Although not the most expensive house in the world, the Olden tower being the world’s most expensive penthouse is enough to get it the fame. In 2024, the Odeon tower is estimated to worth $330 million.
The Odeon tower has 259 residences, 10 subterranean levels with 543 parking spots, restaurants, offices, spa, swimming pool and a fitness center. Also called Tour Odeon, it is in fact one of the most beautiful penthouses in the world.
5. Les Palais Bulles – $390 Million
Les Palais Bulles also known as Bubble Palace is large house in Théoule-sur-Mer, France. It was designed by Antti Lovag, a Hungarian architect.
Originally, the house was built for Pierre Bernard, a French industrialist but was later acquired by Pierre Cardin, a fashion designer, as a holiday home.
Palais Bulles is worth $ 390 million, making it the fifth most expensive house in the world.
Some of the features of the villa include a panoramic lounge, reception hall, 500-seat open air amphitheater, 10 bedrooms and 3 swimming pools. Palais Bulles is a private home; however unknown visitors are not allowed into its premises.
4. Villa Les Cèdres – $450 Million
Located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, Villa Les Cèdres is also one of the most expensive houses in the world. In 2024, Villa Les Cèdres is reported to worth $450 million.
Villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 and was later acquired in 1904 by King Leopold II of Belgium.
The house got its name after the cedar trees found around the building area.
With an estate size of 18,000 square ft, Vila Les Cèdres has the following features which include, 14 bedrooms, Olympic-sized swimming pool, crystal chandeliers, gilded woodwork, 19th century oil paintings, a large stable and a wood-paneled library enough to hold about 3,000 books.
In 2017, VillaLes Cèdres was the most expensive home in the world when its sales price skyrocketed to $410 million.
3. Villa Leopolda – $750 Million
Villa Leopolda is the third most expensive house in the world, with a mouthwatering value of $750 million. It is found in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, and was named after King Leopold II of Belgium, who was once the owner of the house.
The house is currently owned by Lily Safra, the wife of the late Lebanese-born Brazilian banker, Edmond Safra. Villa Leopolda has 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a commercial greenhouse, helipad, and among others a swimming pool.
With a total of 18 acres, Villa Leopolda is among the biggest houses in the world. Its modern structure was designed and built from 1929 to 1931 by Ogden Codman Jr., an American Architect.
2. Antilia Tower – $1 Billion
The Antilia tower is the second most valuable home in the world after Buckingham Palace. Antilia is owned by Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire business magnate. The skyscraper-mansion is estimated to worth $1 billion.
Located in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, India, it is considered one of the biggest houses in the world, having a total of 27 stories. Antilia has about 168-car garage, 3 helipads, 9 high speed elevators, a 50-seat movie theater, swimming pool, a temple, health center; and many other interesting features you will not find in just any home.
Antilia was designed by the architect(s) called Perkins & Will and the building’s construction was completed 2010 and was opened in the same year. As of 2024, Antilia is the second most expensive home in the world.
1. Buckingham Palace – $2.9 Billion
Buckingham Palace also known as Buckingham House is the most expensive house in the world with an estimated value of $2.9 billion. It is owned by the British Royal family and is located in Westminster, London.
The palace has 775 rooms, which includes 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, and 19 state rooms. Cinema, Post office, swimming pool, and jeweler’s workshop are also some of the other things you would find in the palace. When it comes to size, Buckingham Palace is 828,000 square ft, and its garden is around 40 acres, making it the largest private garden in London.
Buckingham Palace has however been the official royal residence in London since 1873 when Queen Victoria acceded the throne.
Conclusion
We have listed above 10 of the most expensive homes in the world in 2024 and you need to understand that most of these houses are owned by billionaires and other wealthy individuals or groups.
Do you have an eye for any of these expensive houses? Well, you can start by building yours or buying one if you’ve got the money and let’s see if your home can also make it to the list of the world’s most expensive homes.
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