Taking a tour to admire the top 5 most expensive living spaces in the world, the number 1 position is widely known.
1. Buckingham Palace – London, United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace is the royal residence of the British monarch in London, serving as both an official residence and a primary working location for the British royal family. The palace covers a floor area of up to 77,000 square meters, comprising 775 rooms, including 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, and 19 workrooms. With its grandeur and extensive facilities, Buckingham Palace is considered the most expensive palace in the world.
2. Antilia Tower – Mumbai, India
Owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, the Antilia Tower stands at a height of 174 meters with 27 floors and a floor area of over 37,000 square meters. The construction cost of the building is estimated to be around $1 billion. Interestingly, it requires approximately 600 staff members to operate the residence of the Indian billionaire. Antilia is not just a personal residence but also considered as one of the iconic landmarks of the city of Mumbai.
3. Villa Leopolda – Cote D’Azure, France
Villa Leopolda is a magnificent mansion located in Cote D’Azure, a part of the French Riviera. The villa, valued at $750 million, is owned by Brazilian billionaire Lily Safra. It boasts a total of 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, a massive greenhouse, a swimming pool, a helipad, and more. The estate has even served as a backdrop in the classic film “To Catch a Thief” (1955) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
4. Villa Les Cèdres, Southern France
Villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 and spans over 1,600 square meters with a 14-hectare garden. It was once listed for sale at a staggering price of 350 million euros, making it one of the most expensive villas in the world. The villa features 14 bedrooms, an enormous swimming pool, a library housing over 3,000 books, a ballroom, a stable with capacity for 30 horses, an artificial lily pond filled with Amazon lilies, and much more!
5. Four Fairfield Pond – Sagaponack, New York (USA)
Owned by Ira Rennert, the owner of Renco Group, a parent company with investments in automotive manufacturing and metal mining, Four Fairfield Pond is a massive estate spanning over 250,000 square meters. It features 29 bedrooms and even has its own power plant. The estate boasts 39 bathrooms, a basketball court, a bowling alley, a tennis court, three swimming pools, and a grand dining room with a ceiling height of 91 meters. The estimated total value of the property is around $5.6 billion.
