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1. Buckingham Palace
The British monarch’s official residence for over 180 years, Buckingham Palace, holds the title of the most expensive house in the world.
- Price/Value: $1.6 billion
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Owner: The British monarch
2. Antilia
Located in the south of Mumbai, overlooking the majestic Arabian Sea, stands Antilia, the second most expensive home in the world. Owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, this 27-story skyscraper spans 400,000 square feet.
- Price/Value: $1 billion
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Owner: Mukesh Ambani
3. Villa Leopolda
Overlooking the French Riviera, Villa Leopolda is famous for its rich history, art collection, luxurious interiors, and 80,000 square feet of grounds that offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Price/Value: $750 million
- Location: French Riviera, France
- Owner: Mikhail Prokhorov
4. Villa Les Cèdres
Villa Les Cèdres, the fourth most expensive house on this list, is a stunning 18,000-square-foot estate with a rich history dating back to 1830. Bought by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904, the villa was transformed into a lavish property featuring 14 bedrooms, an Olympic-sized pool, and 35 acres of gardens.
- Price/Value: $450 million
- Location: Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
- Owner: Rinat Akhmetov
5. Les Palais Bulles
Nestled about nine miles from Cannes, France, Les Palais Bulles, or the “Bubble Palace,” is a futuristic home designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag.
- Price/Value: $390 million
- Location: Théoule-sur-Mer, France
- Owner: Pierre Cardin
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