FX.co ★ 8 world’s most expensive homes

Antilia, India

Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest businessman, is the owner of the world’s most expensive elite housing estimated at around $1 billion, according to experts. His incredible mansion Antilia, which is rather a multi-storey palace, is located in Mumbai. The first six floors are dedicated to parking while the rest of its territory is devoted to ballrooms, hanging gardens, pools, numerous bedrooms, and even helipads. 600 people are involved in house maintenance. Notably, only six people, members of the billionaire's family, live in the house.

Villa La Leopolda, France

French villa La Leopolda ranks second in the list of most extravagant properties and is located in the resort of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The villa is valued at around $ 750 million. It is believed to have been previously owned by Bill Gates, a multi-billionaire and the richest man in the world. Roman Abramovich, a Russian businessman and investor, also used to own this elite villa. The whole premises are located on 25 hectares and include 25 bedrooms, a basketball court, tennis courts, and a lot more. Currently, the villa is listed for sale.

Fairfield Ponds, US

This impressive private house not far from New York belongs to American billionaire and investor Ira Rennert. The luxury estate comes with 39 bathrooms, 29 bedrooms, a separate bowling room, two tennis courts, two squash courts, and a bowling alley. The approximate cost of the mansion is estimated at around $ 220 million.

Hearst Mansion, USA

The spectacular mansion in Beverly Hills is one of the oldest in the United States. The house of dreams, Hearst Mansion features elegant columns, ancient statues, and romantic lanterns with their lights reflected in a huge private pool. The mansion was projected specially for William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon and successful businessman. Hearst Mansion is a California national historic landmark. Nowadays, it is opened for the wide public. The $190 million mansion has 29 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a nightclub, a theater, etc.

Elena Franchuk’s Victorian Villa, UK

Elena Franchuk is the owner of this elegant white stone villa in the South of London, Kensington. She is known not only as a businesswoman and a public figure but also as the daughter of former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma. The five-storey building has a private indoor pool, a bomb shelter, a sauna, and a gym. The estimated cost of this luxury housing is $161 million.

The Pinnacle, USA

This amazing mansion, located in the snowy mountains of the US state Montana, belongs to businessman Tim Blixseth. There is a ski-run not far from the house. The house features 10 bedrooms all equipped with central heating. This fairy tale winter castle is estimated at $155 million.

Maison de L'Amitie, USA

This spectacular property is located in the hottest part of the United States - Palm Beach, Florida. The mansion is a fulfilled dream about a house on the seaside. It is surrounded by palm trees and is standing right by the ocean, with the waves almost touching its terraces and arbors. The mansion was previously owned by Donald Trump and later by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. The luxury estate has about 50 car garages on its territory. The property is valued at around $150 million.

Hala Ranch, USA

The ranch was built in Colorado in 1991 for Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan. It occupies the area of 38 hectares. This estate used to be the most expensive housing in the US but later gave way to new luxury properties. It is designed in a country style with huge wood and stone columns. There are 15 bedrooms in the mansion, each equipped with a patio. The house interior is done from redwood. The property’s estimated price is $135 million.