Saturday, 25 January 2014

Most Expensive Homes in the World

#1 Castillo Caribe

On the market for $59.5 million, Castillo Caribe is the largest private home in the Cayman Islands at 48,000 square feet.The home's amenities include a wine room, home theater, billiards room with custom made bar, gym, steam room, spa, staff quarters, swimming pool with grotto, tennis court and helipad.

#2 Lyons Demesne

Lyons Demesne hit the market again for a price tag of $65 million. It is the estate of discount airline Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, who reportedly spent $120 million restoring the property. The home was originally listed for $100 million in 2009, and even with the price slash it'll still be the most expensive home sold in Ireland -- that is, when it does sell!

#3 Spelling Manor

The Manor in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles was built in 1988 for Aaron Spelling. It was sold for $85 million to heiress Petra Ecclestone after it was on the market for two years at an asking price of $150 million.

#4 Th Woolworth Mansion

Located in New York City on 80th and Fifth Avenue, the home known as the Woolworth mansion is currently listed with Christie's for $90 million. The home was built in the 1890s when retail chain magnate Frank Woolworth
had famed architect Charles Pierpont Henry Gilbert design a French Gothic style mansion for him.

#5 Maison de l'Amitie

This single family home was the most expensive home ever fought over in a divorce case (Donald Trump's of course!). The home has 18 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms. After being on the market for $125 million, the estate was finally sold for $95 million.

#6 Silicon Valley mansion

At $100 million, this French chateau-style mansion in Los Altos Hills in California is now the home of Yuri Milner, the billionaire founder of Moscow-based venture capital firm Digital Sky Technologies. The estate has panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and 11 acres of land.

#7 Fleur de Lys

With 41,000 square feet and 15 bedrooms, the Fleur de Lys was on the market in 2008 for $125 Million. The home was built by Texan billionaire David Saperstine ans was inspired by the Vaux le Vicomte palace outside Paris.

#8 The Pinnacle

Tim Blixseth's $155 million dollar house is practically in the backyard of the neighboring ski resort he owns. The Pinnacle in Montana has a private chair lift that connects the house to the resort.

#9 Franchuk Villa

This Victorian villa is often listed as the most expensive home in London at a value of $161 million. The freestanding five-story home has 10 bedrooms and an underground indoor swimming room, panic room, and movie theatre.

#10 The Hearst Mansion

If there's any home with the coolest pop culture cred, it's the Hearst Mansion -- also known as Hearst Castle, which is valued at $165 Million. The estate features three swimming pools, 29 bedrooms, movie theater, and a disco.

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