The world is full of incredible skyscrapers and other large architectural structures. However, there are a number of private houses that are breathtaking in their grandeur and luxury, which amaze with their size and unique design. After all, you will not see such buildings every day! Their owners are famous businessmen, celebrities and members of royal families. They made these houses not only a symbol of their wealth, but also of architectural splendor. We suggest you admire them right now.
Antilia, Mumbai, India
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Antilia is one of the most exquisite and expensive houses in the world. The 27-storey building, owned by business magnate Mukesh Ambani, is estimated to be worth between $1 and $2 billion. Architects from Chicago have designed a structure capable of withstanding strong earthquakes. One of its floors has the same height as a two-storey building. Antilia has its own ice cream parlour, a megachrome and a cinema for 50 people.
Pensmore Mansion, Missouri, USA
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The area of the house is more than 6 thousand square meters. The structure was designed in such a way that it could withstand earthquakes, tornadoes and even bomb explosions.
Mega-mansion “Versailles”, Florida, USA
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This house has 11 kitchens, 14 bedrooms, 32 bathrooms, a garage for 30 cars, a bowling alley, an indoor ice rink, five swimming pools, a video room, a cinema, a fitness center, a wine cellar for 20 thousand bottles and 2 tennis courts. The area of the building is more than 8 thousand square meters.
Oheka Castle on Long Island, New York
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In 1919, financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn built the iconic French-style castle on the highest point of Long Island. He used the 127-room summer house to entertain famous guests from all over the world, including Hollywood elite and heads of state.
Villa La Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
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The house has long been the property of billionaire Lily Safra, the wife of Brazilian banker Edmond Safra. The incredibly luxurious building is located on a plot of 202 thousand square meters.
Maison de L’Amitie Estate, USA
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This house is the former property of US President Donald Trump. It is now owned by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. The villa has an area of 3,000 square meters.
The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, USA
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This house covers an area of about 16 thousand square meters, which makes it one of the largest private buildings in the world. George Washington Vanderbilt II built this house inspired by French castles. It was completed in 1895 and is a reflection of the prosperity and wealth of the late 19th century. The castle has more than 250 rooms.
Safra Mansion, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Safra Mansion is a huge estate with an area of more than 10 thousand square meters. It has 130 rooms, indoor and outdoor pools. It is not known exactly what is inside, as members of the Safra family like to lead a secretive lifestyle. They are known to have several super-expensive properties around the world.
Istana Nurul Iman Palace
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This $1.4 billion house is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest residential residence of the head of state. This modest monastery is located in the heart of Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan and is open to visitors only three days a year.
The total area of the palace complex is 200 thousand square meters. The total number of rooms in the palace is 1,788, as well as 257 bathrooms, 18 elevators and 5 swimming pools.
Mega mansion in Bel Air, California, USA
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This estate with an area of 9 thousand square meters has a cinema with 36 seats, a bowling alley, an auto gallery with a capacity of 30 cars, and a nightclub. Not only that, it boasts 20 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms and five swimming pools.
Fairfield Pond, USA
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The area of the house is 254 thousand square meters. It has 39 baths and 29 bedrooms. There is also a squash court, a bowling alley, a basketball court, tennis courts and several swimming pools on site.
Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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Lakshmi Vilas Palace was built by order of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, ruler of Baroda (1875-1939). The palace covers an area of 2 square kilometers. It includes two huge courtyards dotted with trees and fountains. The huge gardens are surrounded by golf courses, cricket pitches and indoor tennis courts. The palace has railway tracks that are designed to transport members of the royal family.
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