10 Unbelievably Pricey and Beautiful Mansions You Didn’t Know Existed!

The estimated cost is $500 million. The One, a modern architectural marvel sitting atop Bel-Air, was meant to be the globe's most lavish private residence. The design was created by celebrated architect Paul McClean, and Nile Niami, once a Hollywood movie producer turned real estate mogul, brought it to life.
It is the largest modern home in the United States, standing at a staggering 105,000 square feet.
Fit for royalty, it boasts 42 bathrooms and 21 bedrooms.
features a private cinema, an enormous nightclub, a 400-foot running track, and a 30-car garage.
Five swimming pools and an infinity pool with unparalleled 360-degree views of Los Angeles are among the house's features.
There is a philanthropy wing that is intended to hold lavish charity functions.
The house also features a health center, a sky deck, and a private bowling alley.
Financial difficulties led The One into bankruptcy despite its magnificence, and it was sold for a small portion of what it was listed for.

The projected cost is $750 million. One of the most opulent and costly residences in Europe is Villa Leopolda, which is located along the breathtaking Côte d'Azur. Originally held by King Leopold II of Belgium, the mansion was constructed in 1902 and used as a getaway for his mistresses. The estate has been owned by some of the richest people in the world over the years.
With a team of more than fifty gardeners, it has one of the world's most beautifully kept gardens, spanning 50 acres.
The estate has many swimming pools, guest cottages, a private beach, and opulent art collections.
Bill Gates, Gianni Agnelli, and Charlie Chaplin are just a few of the leaders and celebrities that have visited.
Marble floors, glittering chandeliers, and precious antique furnishings embellish the inside.

The price tag is estimated at $2 billion. Antilia is the most expensive private residence on the planet and belongs to Mukesh Ambani, one of the richest individuals in the world. In the heart of Mumbai, this 27-floor skyscraper-mansion is a marvel of engineering.
The building is designed to withstand an earthquake of 8.0 magnitude.
Features an opulent ballroom, a snow room, three helipads, and a multi-level garage that can hold 168 cars.
Features an ice cream parlor, a cinema, a yoga studio, a private temple, and an opulent spa.
600 full-time employees are required to keep the property.

The estimated price is $250 million. Billionaire Ira Rennert owns this Sagaponack, New York, estate. It is one of the largest and most luxurious private residences in the nation.
The 63-acre property boasts 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and a 91-foot-long dining room.
Has a personal synagogue that was built for Rennert's family.
The mansion boasts a gigantic power plant which generates its own electricity, bowling alley, basketball court, and theater.

Cost: The estimated cost is $5 billion. Buckingham Palace remains one of the world's most well-known and opulent residences, though not privately owned. It houses the official residence of the British monarchy.
775 rooms, including 19 staterooms, 78 bathrooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, and 92 offices.
Has a vast collection of paintings worth billions of dollars, including those by Vermeer, Rubens, and Rembrandt.
The highlight of royal grandeur is to be found in the palace's Throne Room and ballroom.
It is London's largest private garden, covering 40 acres of gardens.

Cost Estimate: $450 million Following Buckingham Palace, this Georgian Revival palace is the second-largest private house in London. Witanhurst, built in the early 1900s, still embodies classic grandeur.
Boasts an underground sports center, a private cinema, and a 70-foot-long ballroom.
A reclusive Russian billionaire owns the property.
Has seen a multi-million dollar renovation featuring an opulent spa complex and secret basement levels.

The estimated cost is $125 million. Bill Gates owns this high-tech smart home in Medina, Washington, which is filled with energy-saving technology and futuristic amenities.
has sensors that utilize the inhabitants' preferences to adjust the temperature, music, and lighting automatically.
The 60-foot pool in the mansion features an underwater music system.
Electronic pins provided to guests change the décor and paintings in the rooms they occupy.

Estimated Price: $195 million This Beverly Hills French neoclassical estate was once owned by billionaire Jerry Perenchio and was the location used for the background of the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies.
Features vast gardens, a wine cellar, and ballrooms.
Overlooks Los Angeles with breathtaking panoramic views.


The estimated price is $129 million. Real estate tycoon Jeff Greene owns this estate, which was constructed for celebrity entertaining.
Has a 50-seat movie theater, a turntable dance floor, and a vineyard.
Has an infinity pool, a bowling alley, and lavish spa treatments.

The estimated price is $400 million. In one of the richest cities on the planet, this penthouse high above combines a new idea of luxury and living.
Comes with a rooftop infinity pool and private waterslide.
Has a view of the Mediterranean in all directions.
These stunning mansions redefine the concept of luxury, each of them a testimony to wealth, innovation, and architectural excellence.


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