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  1. 5. Hearst Castle San Luis Obispo – $190 Millio


    William Randolph Hearst – the publishing tycoon who inspired the movie Citizen Kane – built this sprawling estate in 1919. With 29 bedrooms, three pools, a movie theater, a nightclub and several tennis courts, the mansion could house its own little community. In 1957, shortly after the founder’s death, the Hearst Corporation donated the property to the state of California, where it is located. Its current value is $190 million.

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    4. Fairfield Pond The Hamptons – $220 Million

    Built by investor and businessman Ira Rennert, this 63-acre Hamptons, New York compound deserves to be on this exclusive list. Worth $220 million it features 100,000 square feet of buildings, a basketball court, a bowling alley, squash courts and tennis courts. There is also no shortage of space for houseguests given that there are 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms.

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    3. One Hyde Park Penthouse London – $225 Million

    At $225 million One Hyde Park Penthouse is not your average London flat. It reportedly has six bedrooms, bulletproof windows, a wine-tasting room and an underground tunnel. According to REP Interactive it costs roughly $9,000 per square-foot.

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    2. Villa Leopolda Cote D’Azur, France $750 Million

    Located on the Cote D’Azur, France this palatial estate was built in 1902 and once owned by King Leopold II of Belgium. Bill Gates was also once rumored to have owned it. A Russian billionaire reportedly offered $750 million to buy the property before backing out. It’s currently without an owner. But prospective buyers might like to consider the 19 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms in addition to the formal gardens that are tended to by 50 full-time gardeners.

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    1. Antilla Mumbai, India – $1 Billion

    The most expensive home in the world is based in Mumbai, India and has a price tag of $1 billion. This 40,000 square-foot mansion stretches up 27 stories, six of those floors house owner Mukesh Ambani’s collection of 168 cars. It also features three helicopter pads on the roof, a home theater, a two-story health center and a Krishna temple.

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  2. The 12 Priciest Pads In The World!

    12. Updown Court Surrey, England – $55 Million

    Updown Court is a 103 room palace in Surrey, England that at one point in time was the most expensive private home for sale in the world. After the original property burned down, a developer spent $40 million refurbishing the house from scratch. Updown Court features a heated driveway which reportedly cost $4 million to build. It also features five pools, a bowling alley, a movie theater, 8 car garage, and two penthouses. Annual maintenance will set you back $2 million per year and requires a full time staff of 12 or more people.

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    11. The Spelling Mansion Beverly Hills– $85 Million

    Producer Aaron Spelling created shows like 90210 so it makes sense that he would build a sprawling mansion in Beverly Hills. After Spelling’s death, his widow listed the property for $150 million and it eventually sold to 22 year old formula one heiress Petra Ecclestone for $85 million. She paid in cash. Tori Spelling’s childhood crib features 123 rooms and covers over 56,000 square feet. It’s the largest private home in Los Angeles.

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    10. Fleur De Lys Beverly Hills,CA – $125 Million

    Fleur De Lys is a mansion in Beverly Hills that is currently the most expensive home for sale in the world at $125 million. Fleur De Lys has been trying to find a buyer since 2007 but the developers have refused to cut the price.

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    9. Hala Ranch Aspen, CO $135 Million

    Hala Ranch is a 95 acre mansion in Aspen that is currently owned by Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan. The Prince has listed the property for sale at $135 million. It has 15 bed rooms, 16 bathrooms, elevators, a racquetball court, stables, tennis courts and a luxurious heated pool.

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    8. Maison de L’Amitie Palm Beach – $150 Million

    Billionaire Donald Trump purchased Palm Beach’s Maison de L’Amitie out of bankruptcy in 2004 for $41.2 million. Just a few years later he listed the property for $150 million. Maison de L’Amitie is 80,000 square feet and features over 20 bathrooms, 15 bedrooms, tennis courts, guest houses and a 100 foot swimming pool.

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    7. The Pinnacle Montana $155 Million

    Owned by real estate developer Tim Blixseth and his wife Edra, this $155 million ski lodge is based in Montana. The well-heeled couple could get lost in their 10 bedroom home. But they’d never get cold because every floor is heated, including the driveway, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

    The Blixseths also own the Yellowstone Club, a ski resort that only billionaires can belong to.

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    6. Elena Franchuk’s Victorian Villa $161 Million

    Its price tag is a whopping $161 million. But given that this Victorian villa is located in Kensington, South West London – a plush part of Britain’s capital – it’s no surprise. Its owner is Elena Franchuk – a Ukrainian businesswoman and philanthropist. The property was originally a girls’ prep school. Now it boasts 10 bedrooms, a swimming pool, panic room, a theater, a sauna and a gym.

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  3. Look Inside The World’s Most Expensive $3.1 Million Motorhome With Bar, Marble Fireplace, And Rooftop Lounge .

    The world’s most expensive motorhome has gone on sale in Dubai – covered in gold and worth a cool £2 million.

    The space-age eleMMent Palazzo comes complete with a colossal master bedroom, 40-inch TVicon1.png, on-board bar, fireplace and even its own rooftop terrace.

    But the most impressive piece of luxury is the ‘Sky Lounge’ – at the press of a button the 40ft home transforms into a personal retreat with pop up cocktail bar, underfloor heating and extravagant marble lighting.

    The success of the vehicle has been a hit among oil-rich Arab Sheikhs – the state-of-the-art homes even wash themselves after a day’s driving through the Middle Eastern desert.

    Although the 40ft vehicle comes in a stunning gold, it is also available in white.

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