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Think about the place you call home. Have you ever had to use a bucket to collect rainwater from a leak in the ceiling? What do you know about the history of your building? Perhaps you've gathered that the last resident collected poorly trained cats. Then your home definitely does not belong on this list.
On the other hand, if you have an entire floor dedicated to closets, if Alfred Hitchcock ever filmed a movie on your property, or if your home once belonged to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, we'll take a look. The Most Expensive Houses in the World range in price from just under $100 million to just over $1 billion. A great deal are located in London and New York, though some can also be found in Los Angeles, India, and Istanbul. Take a look at the globe's most lavish estates.
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Woolworth Mansion
Location: New York
Price: $90 million
This seven-floor Manhattan residence is the most expensive townhouse in the world. In 1916, Frank Woolworth built the home for his daughter. It boasts three kitchens, an elevator, a gym, a 50-person dining room, and a rich history as a New York landmark.
Cohen Penthouse
Location: New York
Price: $98 million
Steve Cohen's luxury penthouse tops the Bloomberg Tower on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It was created to be "the most sophisticated, stunning apartment in NYC." The penthouse has been on the market since April of 2013 and hasn't found a buyer, much to Cohen's ire. Interested?
Fleur de Lys
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $102 million
Just this April, the lavish Fleur de Lys estate sold for $102 million... in cash. It includes 50,000 square feet of living space, a 600-foot tree-lined driveway, a grand ballroom, and gold paneled ceilings.
Waterfront Mansion
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Price: $115 million
At 150 years old and five stories tall, the baroque Waterfront Mansion includes a massive garden, hardwood floors, and its own pier. It was designed by French architect Alexandre Vallaury.
The Manor
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $150 million
Also known as Spelling Manor, the French chateau-style mansion was built in 1988 for television producer Aaron Spelling. It is the largest residential home in Los Angeles County, includes an entire floor of closets, and is located down the street from the Playboy Mansion.
Franchuk Villa
Location: London
Price: $133 million
This 10-bedroom, five-story home includes a sauna, health center, and an underground pool. It used to be a girls' prep school until 2006 when Elena Franchuk purchased the property and remodeled it into a villa.
The Rennert Mansion
Location: Sagaponack, New York
Price: $200 million
Located in the Hamptons, Ira Rennert's estate is so expansive that he had to include an on-site power plant. The property comprises 63 acres of lawns, three swimming pools, sports courts, 21 bedrooms, and 18 bathrooms. Rennert also keeps his $500 million art collection there.
Park Place
Location: Remenham, Berkshire, UK
Price: $235 million
You may recognize the name "Park Place" from the popular board game Monopoly, though in real life it is worth a little more than $350. An anonymous buyer, rumored to be a Russian oligarch, purchased Park Place in 2011. Comprised of 200 acres, the estate includes an 18th century "Grecian Grotto," stables, a boathouse, and the ghost of a woman who poisoned her father.
Nassim Road Mansion
Location: Singapore
Price: $242 million
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd., a Southeast Asian property development firm, put this downtown Singapore property on the market in August for a record-breaking price. The 85,000 square foot property includes a swimming pool and tennis court and is located near the Botanic Gardens.
One Hyde Park Penthouse Apartment
Location: London
Price: $255 million
At the beginning of May, the sale of a penthouse suite in the luxury apartment complex at One Hyde Park broke London's real estate record. The buyer, who remains unnamed, purchased the home unfurnished. Once furnished and decorated, the apartment, which overlooks Hyde Park, will be worth even more.
The White House
Location: Washington, D.C.
Price: $326 million
Zillow estimated the White House to be worth slightly more than $326 million, though it might sell for much more, taking into account its presidential legacy. Every American president since John Adams has lived in the building that is split into three sections: The Residence, The West Wing (presidential offices), and The East Wing (the First Lady's offices). The legendary home includes amenities such as a bowling alley, an underground bunker, and dentist's office.
Knightsbridge Mansion
Location: London
Price: $503 million
Following the death of crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Sultan bin Abdulaziz, in 2012, his Hyde Park mansion went on the market for more than double the price of any home previously sold in the UK. The home has 45 bedrooms and seven stories.
Villa Leopolda
Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Price: $750 million
Named after Belgian King Leopold II, the expansive Villa Leopolda is both the largest and the most expensive French villa in the world. Overlooking the Mediterranean, it was both a military hospital during WWI and a set for Alfred Hitchcock's 1955 film, To Catch a Thief. In 2011, it was purchased by an anonymous Russian oligarch, sparking intrigue.
Antilia
Location: Mumbai, India
Price: $1 billion
Mukesh Ambani, the richest person in India, built the 27-story tall Antilia for him, his wife, and their two children. The lavish skyscraper includes every amenity imaginable, from helicopter landing pads, to a theatre, to a spa, and is decorated with lotus and sun motifs throughout. The family has received criticism for the gaudy display of wealth that contrasts starkly with surrounding poverty.
Buckingham Palace
Location: London
Price: $1.67 billion
The traditional home to the queen of England has risen in value by over 9,000 percent since the 1950s. The palace has been the official residence of Britain's rulers since 1837.