The 5 Most Expensive Houses In The World

Everybody nowadays is looking for a unique architecture and designs for their homes. The most expensive homes in the world represent the wealth of their owners, also their culture and tradition. The love for a beautiful home they have has made them spend on their properties as they feel it’s necessary. Here is the list of 6 most expensive homes in the world.

The $1 Billion Antilia, Mumbai, India


The $750 Million Villa Leopolda in France

When Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov attempted to buy Villa Leopolda in 2008, it was valued at a whopping $750 million at the time. It was built in 1902 by Belgium's King Leopold II, who gave it as a gift to one of his mistresses. Lebanese banker Edmond Safra bought the estate in 1988 and left it to his widow Lily Safra when he died in an arsonist's fire in 1999. She's the current owner. The 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom villa sits on 50 acres. It features a commercial greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, pool and helipad. It was used for famous films such as "The Red Shoes" and "To Catch a Thief."

The $249 Million Fair Field , Sagaponack, New York


The $135 Beverly House, Beverly Hills, California

Beverly House, located three blocks from Sunset Boulevard, is currently on the market for $135 million. In the meantime, renters can pay $600,000 per month to get free rein of the lux property. It sits on six flat acres of land and includes a slew of smaller homes in addition to the Italian- and Spanish-style, H-shaped main house. That space features a 50-foot entry hall, intricately carved ceilings, a large library, wrap-around balcony, billiard room, and family room with an outer terrace that can seat 400 people, an art deco night club, wine cellar, two projection rooms and spa facilities. It was designed by architect Gordan Kaufmann and built by banking executive Milton Getz. In 1946, publishing mogul and "Citizen Kane" inspiration William Randolph Hearst moved in and stayed until his death in 1951. Since then, the home has become famous for its roles in films like "The Godfather" and "The Bodyguard."

The $102 Million Fleur De Lys Mansion, Los Angeles
