Big rich houses. The largest and most expensive cottages in Russia
Many owners of luxury homes try to stay in the background. People know who owns Buckingham Palace, but few know who built the 27-storey villa and who owns the most expensive home in the world.
The house, covering an area of more than 25 hectares, has its own power plant. It is so huge that it could accommodate 39 bathrooms, 29 bedrooms and a dining room 100 meters long. In addition, on the territory of the house there is a basketball court, tennis courts and 3 large swimming pools.
Now the owner of this luxurious estate is Ira Rennert, the owner of Renco. His company is engaged in investments in the automotive industry and the smelting of ores.
Fairfield Pond is built in Sagaponack, Hamptons, New York and is valued at $248.5 million in 2018.
9th place. France - Villa Leapolda ($750 million)
The mansion was built in 1902 by the Belgian King Leopold II for his future wife Caroline Lacroix. The villa is located on the Cote d'Azur, enveloping Leopold II Avenue and Edward VII Boulevard.
It's not the most expensive house in the world, but what a colorful story. So, during the First World War, the mansion was converted into a military hospital. From 1929 to 1951 the property passed into the hands of the architect Ogden Codman, who partially rebuilt the house. Later, the estate was sold to the Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, and in 1988 the banker Edmond Safra and his wife Lily Safra bought the villa.
In 1995, the house was used as a film set for Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief.
To date, the cottage building has done: a huge greenhouse, a house with a pool and another outdoor pool, a helipad, an outdoor kitchen and a guest house larger than the mansions of many millionaires.
According to unreliable information, in 2008 Lily Safra wanted to sell Villa Leapolda for $750 million. The buyer was supposed to be the Russian oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov. But as it turned out, it was just a rumor. Later, Prokhorov denied all information about the purchase of the villa.
8th place. USA - Fleur de Lys ($760 million)
The 3,256-square-foot estate was built in 2002 in California for former junk bond king Michael Milken. The house was decorated in the style of ancient French castles.
The peculiarity of the building is a wine cellar with a tasting room, the total area of the room is more than 300 square meters. Also in the mansion built a huge library and a beautiful ballroom. Like many expensive houses, there is a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a cinema hall for 50 people. Baths - 15 rooms, while there are only 12 bedrooms.
To date, Fleur de Lys is valued at as much as $760 million.
7th place. USA - Hala Ranch ($821 million)
The mansion has 15 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms. The territory itself also has a tennis court, a swimming pool and a large stable. In addition to the main building, a filtration station and a building for gas supply systems were also built.
The owner of such an expensive mansion was the Saudi prince Bandar bin Sultan. But in 2006 he decided to sell it. That year, the prince's possessions were valued at $135 million. The buyer was stock billionaire John Paulson.
The mountainous terrain and beautiful views made themselves felt. So, by 2018, Hala Ranch has grown in price to $ 821 million.
6th place. USA - Maison de L'Amitie ($913 million)
The mansion is located in the Palm Beach area on the Atlantic coast. A plot of 2.4 hectares has a beach 145 meters wide on the territory. And the total area of all buildings is 7600 square meters.
In 2004, the property was sold at auction, bought by Donald Trump for $41.4 million. Until 2008, Donald was engaged in the reconstruction and improvement of housing, and at the end of this year he sold it. The villa was bought by Russian businessman Dmitry Rybolovlev for $95 million. It was a record amount for the sale of real estate in Palm Beach.
The building surprises with its design: 15 bathrooms, 15 bedrooms and 8 latrines. Ceilings reach from 6 to 12 meters, and marble columns add indescribable beauty.
In 2015, Maison de L'Amitie was valued at $913 million.
5th place. USA – The Pinnacle ($944 million)
The largest property of the Yellowstone Club and the most expensive area in the world for skiing and golfing. The properties are owned by "forest baron" Tim Blixeth and his wife, Edre, a real estate businesswoman.
The house is equipped with underfloor heating, swimming pools, wine cellar and gym. The village has its own funicular.
Blixet's holdings are valued at $944 million.
4th place. UK – Upper Phillimore Gardens ($980m)
The owner of the 5-storey mansion is the daughter of the former Ukrainian President Kuchma, Elena Pinchuk.
This expensive villa has 10 bedrooms, a huge cinema, a swimming pool located in the basement, a sauna and a gym. An interesting fact is that the entire second floor is occupied by a bedroom with a bathroom and a wardrobe.
Upper Phillimore Gardens is currently valued at $980 million.
3rd place. India - Antilla ($1 billion)
The building can hardly be called an ordinary house. The 27-storey private skyscraper with a total area of 36,000 square meters is equipped with a 6-level underground garage for up to 170 cars, 3 helicopter landing sites. In addition, the house has a cinema, a swimming pool, an entertainment center, a dance and gym, and much more. More than 600 people were hired to service the marvelous structure.
Indian multibillionaire Mukesh Ambani had to shell out about $1 billion to build Antilla.
2nd place. UK - Buckingham Palace ($1.55 billion)
Buckingham Palace can still be called a residential building, but it is not for sale. The owner since 1952 and to this day is Queen Elizabeth II. Back in 1953, the building was estimated at $17 million, and in 2018 the palace increased in price, and the amount is $1.55 billion.
There are 775 rooms in the Palace: 52 bedrooms, 78 baths, 188 rooms for staff and 19 rooms specially reserved for state purposes.
1 place. Switzerland – Meteorite House ($12.2 billion)
Cottage on the shores of Lake Zug is the most expensive residential building in the world.
The floor and walls are made of dinosaur bones, and more than 200 kg of precious stones were spent on its decoration. But the most unusual is the meteorite bar counter. So the architects Kevin Huber and Stuart Hughes decided to emphasize the brilliance of the interior and the high cost of the mansion. It can be said that this is the richest house in the world.
The house has 8 bedrooms, a terrace of 338 square meters, 4 parking lots and a wine cellar of 245 square meters.
Unfortunately, the owner is unknown, he decided to remain anonymous. But the amount spent on the construction is known and surprises everyone - $ 12.2 billion.
As you can see, huge amounts of money are spent on the construction of houses. But the question is, is it worth it? What feelings arise in the owners who know that only he has such a mansion?
The most unusual houses in the world are also amazing, which you can see in the video:
Fantastic houses, whose estimated value is truly impressive, are in America and Europe. Expensive buildings are also found in Russia and Asia. Among them is the most expensive house in the world.
The most expensive houses in America
There are houses in America whose appraised value has not decreased even during the global economic crisis. Their prices are at record highs. Super-expensive and super-comfortable homes in the US, whose value has crossed the threshold of ten million, guarantee a high standard of living.Versailles
Villa named "Versailles" is located in Windermere, Florida. Her owner is millionaire David Siegel. Today, his villa is the largest in America. The useful area of "Versailles" exceeds 8360 square meters. The building has eleven kitchens, thirteen bedrooms, twenty-three bathrooms, an indoor ice rink, two cinemas, and a bowling alley.Siegel's property includes a baseball field, tennis court, ample garage for twelve cars, and six swimming pools. The estimated cost of the villa is one hundred million dollars.
The Oaks
The luxurious villa once owned by Clarence Barron is called The Oaks. It is located in Cohasset, Massachusetts, near Boston. The house has forty-five living rooms with a total area of 1858 square meters. 
The site also has a swimming pool, tennis court and private beach. A small cozy Gregorian-style hotel was built not far from the villa. The cost of "The Oaks" is fifty-five million dollars.
Villa Rockledge
One of the most beautiful and most expensive homes in California is Villa Rockledge. The villa was built by the famous masters Arthur Benton and Frank A. Miller in 1918 in Laguna Beach next to the ocean. This red brick building stands out today from other houses on the California coast. 
The living area of the mansion is four hundred and sixty-four square meters. Many celebrities of America have rested on it in different years. In 1984, "Villa Rockledge" was included in the US State Register of Historical Monuments.
The most expensive houses in Europe and Asia
Europe and Asia can also boast of having extremely expensive houses. Their owners are usually billionaires. Speaking of expensive houses in Europe, they often mean those that are located in London.Billionaires in Asia often buy mansions in Europe, but there are houses in Asian countries whose cost cannot be called acceptable for an ordinary person.
La Leopolda
Villa with a beautiful name "La Leopolda" is the most expensive in Europe. Its cost is five hundred and six million dollars. This breathtaking building is located on the Cote d'Azur. 
The area of the estate is approximately eight hectares. Who today is its owner is not known for certain. According to some reports, this is the Russian Mikhail Prokhorov, according to another version, the new owner is Roman Abramovich.
Antilla
The property of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is a twenty-seven-story building called "Antilla". It is built in India in Mumbai. In the house, the owner keeps a collection of machines, consisting of 168 cars and a collection of old sewing machines. In addition, there is a greenhouse, a swimming pool, a cinema hall and an entertainment center. The estimated cost of this house, together with the expensive land on which it is built, today is about two billion dollars.Abramovich's mansion
Abramovich's mansion is located on the so-called "billionaires' street" in London (Kensington Palace Gardens). Its estimated value in 2000 was one hundred million euros. That was the price the Chelsea owner paid for the house. 
Now the billionaire plans to build an automobile museum, a tennis court and a health center on the territory. It should be noted that this mansion is not Abramovich's only London home.
The most expensive houses in Russia
Real estate in Russia rises annually, therefore, private houses, cottages, mansions are constantly rising in price. According to the results of 2013, it can be argued that the most expensive houses are located in cities such as St. Petersburg, Gelendzhik, Sochi, Moscow. The largest number of expensive mansions was built in the suburbs. 
There is a rating of the most expensive private houses in Russia. The first place in it is occupied by a huge private estate in the Moscow region, built on thirty-seven acres, just seventeen kilometers from the capital. Its estimated cost was eight hundred and fifteen and a half million rubles. Next, you can name a few more of the most expensive houses in Russia.
"Own Island"
The estate with the name "Own Island" is estimated at three hundred million rubles. It is located thirty-four kilometers from Moscow on a plot of almost six hectares. The estate consists of four houses, several swimming pools, saunas, gyms. There is a winter garden, a workshop, a chapel, a private pond, a fountain and much more.Estate "Eurasia"
The cost of the Eurasia estate near Moscow is one hundred million dollars, which makes it one of the most expensive private houses not only in Russia, but also in the world. Location of the estate - Rublevo-Uspenskoe highway. 
The vast backyard area is located next to the forest, river and artificial lake. It was planned by the French designer Philippe Nieza. There are several guest houses and a sports complex on the territory.
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The most expensive house in the world today
The cost of the most expensive house in the world is twelve and a half billion dollars. It is located in Switzerland in the foothills of the Alps next to the beautiful Zug Lake. 
The incredibly high cost of this very small chalet for its value is justified by the use of dinosaur bones, meteorites and about two hundred tons of precious metals in the construction and decoration. Its total area is seven hundred twenty-five square meters. The house has eight rooms, an underground garage and a wine cellar.
The most expensive house in the world was built over five years by order of an unknown Swiss citizen. Its exact location is not advertised.
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Journalists constantly "delight" us with the news that some Hollywood star has bought herself a small house. And at a very "modest" price - so for 10-20 million. Of course, dollars or euros. Sometimes the cost reaches 50-80 million. Or a billionaire bought a mansion or a castle in England for 100-150 million. Of course, for them this is a matter of prestige and status. But all these prices pale in comparison to the cost of the most expensive house in the world.
A small house (chalet) in the mountains of Switzerland is made to order and stands $12.2 billion.
The house itself is relatively small, living area is only about 800 sq.m. The house is located on the territory of 2.5 hectares, has an underground garage for 4 cars, a large swimming pool, a huge wine cellar. And just a breathtaking view of the Alpine mountains. That's basically it.
An ordinary house for 10 million has much more advantages. Where does such a cosmic price come from?
Firstly, the creation of the house took more than 200 tons of precious metals - platinum, gold, silver.
Interior decoration is also an important part of the cost.
Part is made from natural meteorite, part (attention) from the bones of dinosaurs that lived more than 60 million years ago.
It took more than 5 years to build the house. The name of the owner is kept secret.
I don’t know why and who needed it, if all the information is still kept secret. No PR for you, no boasting.
For comparison, the previous most expensive house in the world is the 27-storey Antilla mansion, over 160 meters high in India. There are no identical rooms in the house, each floor is decorated in an individual style, there are several gardens in the house. And all this pleasure is worth - "only" 1 billion dollars.
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What do you expect to see in the house of billionaires? Placers of diamonds and a ladder of gold? Yes, yes, exactly those people who were born with a golden spoon in their mouth. How about 100 rooms and 50 baths? Looks like a hotel a bit, but they like it. This is the top 10
No. 10. Updown Court (Updown Court)
This magnificent expensive house is located in England. It includes more than a hundred rooms, a bowling alley and a swimming pool for people who like to dive before going to bed. The marble road was estimated to cost around $3,000,000.00. The house has twenty-four luxurious bedrooms, each with a marble bath. With all this splendor, is it worth mentioning the cellar, in which there are about three thousand different bottles of wine, a squash court and a room of fear?
No. 9 Fluer de Lys
Fleur de Lis One of the best houses in the world. First of all, you will be amazed by the materials used in the construction of this house, because the basis is gold! Yes, it is surprising, but true - the house was built of 32 carat gold. what makes it so bright. The total cost of the house is about $125,000,000.00
No. 8. Dracula's Castle
Dracula's Castle Who hasn't heard of Dracula's lair? This stunning, one of the finest homes in the world is valued at $130,000,000.00. This is one of the iconic places in Romania. Why are there only views around. Formally, this is not a castle, but a fortress, which is located between Wallachia and Transylvania. Dracula's Castle is a term that has taken root thanks to various rumors and folklore stories, and today is used for tourism purposes.
No. 7. Hala Ranch
Hala Ranch This magnificent home is located in Saudi Arabia. Its total cost is $135,000,000.00. The whole estate covers about 15 square kilometers. What makes it unique? Having your own wastewater treatment plant, probably. It also includes mechanic shops, and there is a gas station and a car wash in the immediate vicinity. There is also a ski slope here. The house is made of timber and stones. It has fifteen bedrooms, all of which have their own courtyards and bathrooms. Elevators, of course, are also present here. The interiors are made of mahogany and hardware made of bronze. The windows are stained glass and include a fireplace. To make it more modern, the architects added a high-tech security system. And he's number seven in the top 10 The most expensive houses
No. 6. Elena Franchuk Villa
Villa of Elena Franchuk Most filmmakers choose this house for their films. The owner of this $161,000,000.00 villa is unknown. It is dedicated to the Victorian era and rises for as many as 5 floors.
No. 5. William Randolph Hearst's Mansion
William Randolph Hearst Mansion $165,000,000.00 - The price for a first class home that is fully equipped with state of the art technology. It is located on an area of 7 acres and will be comfortable for hundreds of people to live.
No. 4. Fairfield Pond
Fairfield Pond Estimated cost is $190,000,000.00. This is one of most expensive houses in the United States of America. The area of the whole house is 250 square kilometers and is also capable of accommodating a hundred people. Big family.
No. 3. The Penthouse
Penthouse $ 225,000,000.00 is justified by a modern security system that allows you to track every step of the apartment's residents, as well as other electronics that make life easier for the owners. Without a doubt one of the most expensive houses in the world.
No. 2 Villa Leopolda
Leopold's Villa $520 million is a lot or a little for a villa located in France on a French Riviera estate. The approximate total area is 80,000 square feet. It belongs to a banker in France who lives here with his family. In addition to 19 bedrooms, the house has a lot of entertainment such as bowling, ice rink and rides.
No. 1. Antilla India
Antilla most expensive house in the world, which by some estimates is worth a mind blowing $1,000,000,000.00 is located in India. This house belongs to one of the richest and most important businessmen in the world and includes 27 floors. The home is located in a posh area of Mumbai and boasts high-tech features on every floor. The house is one of the symbols of the country, indicating economic progress.
How much can the most expensive mansion in the world cost? $100 million? $200 million? But no: the most expensive mansion is considered to be owned by the richest man in India, Mukeshi Ambani. The price is 1 billion dollars. The rest of the houses included in the top ten most expensive in the world cannot be called cheap either.
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1. House of Mail.ru Group and DST Global co-owner Yuri Milner in Los Altos Hills. The cost, according to various sources, is $75-100 million.
This luxurious 2400 m² Loire-style house has five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a huge hall at the main entrance, a rotunda with stairs leading up to the top on both sides, a home theater, a wine cellar, a spa, a gym and a ballroom.
2. Maison de l'Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida - $100 million
Donald Trump purchased the Maison de l'Amitie for $41.4 million in 2004, saying at the time, "This is the highest amount ever paid for a detached home, and I think it's not a bad deal for a buyer." Four years later, he sold Maison de l'Amitie to Dmitry Rybolovlev, chairman of the board of directors of Uralkali, for $100 million, according to Vedomosti. The house has 18 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms and a garage for 48 cars.
3. Fleur De Lys - $125 million
The Fleur De Lys mansion has an area of approximately 3809 m² and 15 bedrooms. Its anonymous buyer plans to rent "Lily Flower" for $400,000 a month. The decor of the mansion is made in the style of the times of Louis XIV: French limestone floors, frescoes on the ceiling, walls of marble, leather and gold. The house even has a library with a collection of rare books and a small theater.
4. Home of the American television producer Aaron Spelling. Cost: $150 million. In addition to a garage for 100 cars, there is even a gift wrapping room.
6. The "Top" house in the Alps is owned by Tim and Edre Blixet, owners of the elite resort "Yellow Stone Club". Cost - $ 155 million. The mansion is located on a plot of 64 hectares, has 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
8. The mansion, owned by the daughter of the former President of Ukraine Olena Franchuk, is located in Kensington (Great Britain). Cost: $161 million. The house has 10 bedrooms, an underground pool, a cinema and, for some reason, a bunker.
9. Hearst Palace - $ 165 million. The owners have 3 swimming pools, 29 bedrooms and a cinema at their disposal. The mansion is famous for the fact that the filming of The Godfather took place within its walls.
11. Fairfield Pond mansion with an area of about 6131 m² is equipped with a basketball court, a bowling alley and a hot tub for 150 thousand dollars. Cost - $198 million.
13. The palace was built in 1902 by King Leopold II of Belgium for his wife Caroline Lacroix on the French Riviera. Its current value is $736 million. The previous owner of the villa, billionaire banker Edmond Safra, hosted Ronald Reagan and Frank Sinatra here. In 2008, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov intended to buy the villa, but abandoned the deal due to the crisis.
