"Do I live in a house or a palace?" Have you ever asked yourself this question? Maybe you will say that it was not the case to ask yourself this, and in this situation, I must confess that we are in the same camp. However, there are people whose homes do not look like normal at all, and their value is huge.
In today's
real estate article we present you some of the most expensive houses in the world and the little histories that revolve around them.
1. Villa Leopoldo
The villa is located in a beautiful area of France, namely the French Riviera, and totals an area of 20 hectares. It was built between 1929 and 1931 by an American architect. The location of the beautiful villa today was originally owned by King Leopold II of Belgium. The villa was also used as a military hospital during the First World War and has appeared in several films. Today, it includes 20 acres of gardens, a grand house, a helipad, a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen and many other rooms. It is valued today at $ 750 million.
2. Four Fairfield Pond
It was impossible for New York City not to house at least one of the most expensive houses in the world. The mansion is located in Sagaponack, was built in 2003 and stretches for approx. 25 hectares. It is considered the largest property in the U.S., consisting of 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, 91 dining rooms. The mansion also has tennis courts, basketball courts, a bowling alley and even benefits from its own power plant. Its value today reaches 248.5 million dollars.
3. Buckingham Palace
Who doesn't know this palace and the family that owns it? It is included in our list because technically speaking, it is considered a home and will certainly never be sold. It is located in the city of Westminster and is the residence of the Queen of England. It consists of 775 rooms and 188 rooms for employees, 52 bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices and 19 rest rooms. Every year, it is open to the public who want to admire its beauty and elegance. The property is valued at no less than $ 2.9 billion.
4. Antilia
It sounds like a simple name, but that's the name of at least one different construction. Antilia is a residential skyscraper, built in India, Mumbai. In addition to its value, it differs from other buildings by its eccentric architecture. It covers an area of 400,000 square meters and includes: 27 floors (6 floors underground parking), 3 helicopter runways, a huge garage, a ballroom, a theater, swimming pool, gardens, etc. The modern building is valued at $ 1 billion.
5. Les Cedres Mansion
The mansion is located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. It was built in 1830 and bought by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904, and its name comes from the many cedars on its land. The building has approximately 18,000 square meters, consists of 14 bedrooms and has an Olympic pool and a large stable. Inside, there are crystal chandeliers, gilded woodwork, 19th-century oil paintings, and a wood-paneled library that holds about 3,000 books.
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