Many have no idea what it is like to live in a luxurious home. Of course, most of us live in comfort, and our housing covers the basic needs that we have. More often than not, it is large enough for all family members to live without problems.
When it comes to luxury, these are houses in which you can get lost. Their area is a huge number of square meters, and they have so many bedrooms and bathrooms that they will never be used at the same time. Such mansions often have lounges, cinemas, etc. The descriptions of personal plots can be very extensive, because you can often find swimming pools of various shapes and tennis courts, basketball courts or anything else.
It is clear that these options are available only to very rich people, and we, the vast majority of “mere mortals,” can only enjoy them in photographs. What do the most luxurious homes around the world look like?
Antilla, Bombay - the first home worth two billion dollars
The owner of this mansion is Mukesh Ambani, the fifth richest man on the planet and the well-known head of the oil company Mumbai Relance Industries, with a fortune of more than $ 43 billion.
Mukesh also owns a 27-story skyscraper in downtown Mumbai, valued at two billion dollars. His wife Anita Ambani once stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York and was so impressed with his decor and Asian style that she wanted to build something similar for herself.
Each floor of the Antilla building is built in different styles and specifications, which significantly increased its price. The skyscraper has 27 floors and does not lack equipment. Among other things, there is a cinema with 50 seats, 3 helipads, 9 lifts, a parking lot for 160 cars, etc. Apparently, there is enough space for the billionaire, his wife, three children, and more than 600 employees working in this tower. Today it is the largest and most expensive private residence in the world.
Uptown Court, England - The oldest private residence built in the 19th century
This house is located about 40 km from London. The estate is guarded by huge iron gates that hide the magnificent palace. Updown Court is known worldwide for its price of £ 85 million (about $ 150 million).
The building is divided into 103 rooms, 5 pools with mosaics and balconies, covered with a layer of 24 carat gold. On the territory there is a squash court, bowling, tennis court, cinema with a capacity of 50 people, a helipad. In addition, the entrance to the house is decorated with marble, and eight limousines are placed in the garage.
Such famous housing deserves illustrious neighbors, including the Queen of England (at Windsor Castle) and Elton John.
Versailles, Florida - the largest family home ever built in the USA
This mansion has 30 rooms, its own bowling alley, ice rink and Olympic pool. It has been 3 years since they started building it, and about 18 months are left until the end of construction. The mansion belongs to tycoon David Siegel and his ex-wife, the “beauty queen” Jacqueline. It currently sells for $ 75 million, and it is estimated that another $ 25 million needs to be invested in it in order to be able to live.
In addition to the 30 bedrooms mentioned above, the house has 23 bathrooms with breathtaking views of Lake Butler. Its windows are handmade and cost more than $ 3 million.There is also a garage for 20 cars, three swimming pools, a boat house, gardens, a baseball field, two tennis courts, a children's theater, a ballroom, a hall with a 10-meter glass dome, 2 huge stairs, a kitchen 12 × 10 meters, 10 small pantries , cellar in 2 floors, a cave in the rock, which leads to 3 resorts and a waterfall.
The house was named Versailles because its main entrance imitates the facade of this French palace.
Fleur de lis Beberly Hills - Mariah Carey Palace
One of the most successful singers in the world could not agree to a regular house. The Mariah Carey residence is one of the most expensive in the world with an initial cost of $ 125 million. It was then expanded to 5 hectares by the Texas billionaire.
In total, this estate accounts for more than 12.5 square meters. km of luxury. Its design is inspired by the Palace of Versailles. The mansion is surrounded by ornamental gardens, large trees, a house managing the area of 1000 square meters. In addition, it also has 10 staff rooms, a spa, a pool with a pavilion and a tennis court.
Hert Mansion, Beverly Hills, classic style
This mansion belonged to the American press magnate William Randolph. The house has 29 rooms, three pools, a tennis court, a cinema and a night club. Statues adorning the entire territory were brought from Hurst Castle in San Simeon, also owned by Randolph. In addition, the interior contains huge paintings by Davis.
In 1976, lawyer and investor Leonard Ross bought this house. The building is currently selling for $ 165 million. A wealthy shopper can enjoy the company of neighbors such as Tom Cruise or Victoria and David Beckham.
Aqua Liana, Florida - the most luxurious environmental mansion
Frank McKinney, known as the author of real estate projects, built a mansion with an area of 4.5 square miles (16 square kilometers), which does not harm the environment. The house was planned under the inspiration of its owner's trips to Bali, Fiji, Tahiti and Hawaii. The building consists of 3 floors, 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 11 terraces, a spa with a waterfall and an aquarium.
The mansion has enough solar panels to cover the basketball court. Using these panels, it is able to generate enough energy for 2 or 3 houses of a rather large size. It also has a water storage system that will fill the Olympic pool every 14 days. The entire electrical system is designed to save up to 70%. There is enough reclaimed wood on its infield to save 1.5 hectares of Brazilian rainforest.
Villa Leopold, France - a mansion that lost a $ 75 million deposit
This mansion was built in 1902 for King Leopold II at Villefranche-sur-Mer. The estate is so large that it requires the services of 50 gardeners working full time. Gardens occupy 10 hectares, and visitors can stroll among 1,200 olive, lemon and orange trees and cypress trees.
In 2008, Ms. Lily Safra (wife of the late billionaire Edmond Safra) decided to put up a mansion for sale for $ 750 million, and Russian Mikhail Prokhorov wanted to buy it. Having made a deposit of 10% of its value, the oligarch refused to sell due to the global credit crisis, and was unable to return what was already paid. French law provides that buyers lose money from a deposit if they decide to refuse the transaction after signing the contract.
Homestead in Los Angeles - Aaron Spelling's Dream House (main photo)
The wife of Aaron Spelling nicknamed this manor with an area of 17 square kilometers "Manor". Built in 1993, it has 123 rooms. There is no shortage of details and additional options. There is an indoor ice rink, several pools, three kitchens, sports fields, a private garden and a bowling alley.
In addition, there is a puppet museum atypical for such a mansion and a room for storing gifts.In 2007, after the death of Aaron Spelling, his widow Candy Spelling decided that the house was too big for her and her dog, so she decided to sell it.
Residence Manalapan - luxury house with sea view
Manalapan Residence combines the elegance and classicism of the old world with modern 21st century amenities. The mansion occupies 2.5 hectares of land and has, among other things, 14 rooms, 24 bathrooms, 18 parking spaces, a master bedroom, a cinema hall, a casino, a bar with an aquarium, a gym, a living room. There is also a beauty salon, an aquarium, 2 elevators, a bowling alley and a tennis court. All this is on the beaches of Manalapan overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Barbie Malibu Mansion - Life Size Barbie's Dream House
This house was built by interior designer Jonathan Adler in honor of the 50th birthday of Barbie dolls. This is 1000 square meters of pink eccentricity. The whole house is decorated with carpets, curtains and other furniture of this color, and contains embroideries with the initials of the doll.
In addition, the mansion has a Barbie museum with 25 dolls, dresses and accessories. A pink New Beatle is parked in his garage with a dressing table in the trunk, which opens automatically when the button is pressed.
In the living room there is a portrait of Barbie, made by Andy Warhol. The final culmination of all this pomposity is a wall mirror with a frame of 64 Barbie dolls. The house is located on a cliff in Malibu with sea views. Of course, this is the perfect home for lovers of this legendary doll.