Top 10 Most Expensive and Luxurious Villas in the World

Ranking at number five is Les Palais Bulles, priced at $390 million. Known as the 'Bubble Palace,' this stunning property was designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag and built between 1975 and 1989. The name 'Bubble Palace' comes from the series of round rooms that offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. Lovag’s design is inspired by the earliest human dwellings, but it has been significantly upgraded with luxurious amenities.

Les Palais Bulles features three swimming pools, lush gardens, and a 500-seat auditorium built into the hillside. Currently owned by Pierre Cardin, the famed French-Italian fashion designer, the villa serves as a private retreat for Cardin, as well as a grand venue for exclusive events, such as Dior’s yacht collection showcase during a fashion show held both indoors and outdoors.

Location: Cannes, France
Owner: Pierre Cardin

Odeon Tower's penthouse, while lacking a garden, offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Monaco. Known as the most expensive apartment in the world, it sits atop a 560-foot skyscraper. Valued at around $330 million, this penthouse is perched above some of the priciest properties in the world. For that hefty sum, you'll get a sprawling 35,000-square-foot residence on the summit of one of Monaco’s most exclusive buildings.

Tour Odeon was designed by architect Alexander Giraldi and developed by Groupe Mazococo. The penthouse spans several floors and features a private elevator. And if that isn’t impressive enough, it boasts a private water slide leading into a 360-degree infinity pool. If you're wealthy enough to make a purchase, don’t miss your chance next time it hits the market. With a parking spot priced at $330,000, this is one of the most extraordinary homes you’ll ever see.

Location: Monaco
Owner: Unknown

The Hamptons are renowned for their exclusivity, but Four Fairfield Pond takes luxury to a whole new level. This extravagant estate is designed for anyone who never tires of grandeur, featuring expansive grounds and a wealth of amenities. No list of the world’s most expensive homes would be complete without a mention of this mansion in New York City. Owned by Ira Rennert, the billionaire owner of Renno Group, a private equity firm specializing in metallurgy and manufacturing.

Spanning 63 acres, this lavish property boasts 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, a 91-meter dining room, a basketball court, a bowling alley, a squash court, tennis courts, and three swimming pools. Known as one of the largest homes in the U.S., it also features 12 chimneys, a billiard room, two tennis courts, and two squash courts. To power such a massive estate, it has its own power plant located on-site. Four Fairfield Pond also has a garage capable of housing up to 100 cars.

Location: New York, USA
Owner: Ira Rennert

This colossal mansion is located on Billionaire’s Row, one of the most prestigious areas of London, Kensington Gardens. While the entire area is known for housing the properties of millionaires, 18-19 Kensington Gardens, also known as Nour Palace, takes opulence a step further. The property was purchased in the 1990s for $5 million.

After years of renovation and a $90 million investment, Kensington Gardens transformed from an unclaimed house into a millionaire’s dream, with its value increasing exponentially. The grand rooms are filled with traditional charm, complemented by beautifully manicured gardens surrounding the estate, offering guests the perfect place to enjoy the warm spring days. Many of the assets were restored using marble similar to that used to build the Taj Mahal. The estate also boasts a beauty salon, an indoor swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, a steam room, and parking space for 20 cars.

Location: London, UK
Owner: Lakshmi Mittal

Ellison Estate, owned by Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and one of the richest men in the world, is a $200 million estate that ranks as the eighth most expensive home globally. The estate spans 23 acres, and it includes more than just one residence. In fact, the Ellison Estate is a collection of homes nestled within a vast property, featuring a man-made lake, a tea house, and a bathhouse.

Designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings, the estate features a resort-style architecture, with plush velvet sofas and cozy fireplaces throughout. On the Ellison Estate, you'll find 10 separate properties, including a tea house, bathhouse, artificial lake, and a koi pond. The design is heavily influenced by Japanese architecture and modeled after the Emperor’s palace. The home was designed by Paul Driscoll, an architect and Zen Buddhist teacher.

Location: California, USA
Owner: Larry Ellison

It’s no surprise that one of the world’s most expensive homes is located in Beverly Hills, California. Palazzo di Amore is owned by successful real estate mogul Jeff Green and spans an impressive 53,000 square feet. Situated in an exclusive neighborhood, Palazzo di Amore was originally constructed in 2014 and was considered the most expensive residential compound in the United States at the time. The Mediterranean-style mansion features 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, numerous pools, tennis courts, waterfalls, and a private theater, along with 27 garage spaces.

Jeff Greene, the owner, has extensively renovated the estate, both inside and out, doubling its value in the process. If you’re someone who enjoys throwing parties, you’ll love the spinning dance floor and ballroom, ready for a night of dancing at any moment. The estate more closely resembles a luxury resort than a private home, but rest assured, it ranks among the priciest residences in the world.

Location: California, USA
Owner: Jeff Greene

The luxurious Xanadu 2.0, owned by Bill and Melinda Gates, overlooks Washington Lake in Medina, Washington, and took seven years to complete from the ground up. Once recognized as the richest man in the world, Bill Gates went above and beyond in designing his dream home. The property spans 66,000 square feet and is home to 500 Douglas fir trees.

Xanadu 2.0 is packed with cutting-edge technology, including small pins attached to guests' lapels, allowing them to control the lighting, music, and temperature in any room. The estate also features an artificial stream filled with real salmon, six kitchens, seven bedrooms, and a computer-controlled maple tree. There is even a team of 50 gardeners who ensure the grounds stay pristine, as the property’s upkeep is too much for one person to handle.

Location: Washington, USA
Owner: Bill Gates

Antilla is one of the most expensive residences in the world, located in Mumbai, India, with an astonishing value of $1 billion. The tower was designed by the Chicago-based architectural firm Perkins & Will, in collaboration with hotel design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates. It was built for Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries Limited, a Fortune Global 500 company, and the wealthiest individual in India.

The Antilla building spans 400,000 square feet and stands 27 stories tall in Mumbai’s upscale Cumballa Hill neighborhood. It was engineered to withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. Inside, the mansion features six floors dedicated entirely to parking, a car service station, a temple, a 50-seat movie theater, and nine different elevators. Antilla also boasts a wellness spa, three helipads, a beauty salon, a dance hall, a yoga studio, an ice cream parlor, and numerous other theaters. Due to its sheer size and complexity, it is said that at least 600 staff members are required to keep the operations running smoothly.

Location: Mumbai, India
Owner: Mukesh Ambani

Villa Leopolda is the second most expensive mansion in the world, owned by Lily Safra, the widow of Lebanese-Brazilian banker Edmond Safra. Located in the French Alps-Maritime region of the Côte d'Azur, it spans around 50 acres. This grand estate features 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a commercial greenhouse, a helipad, an outdoor kitchen, and one of the most beautiful swimming pools you’ll ever see.

Villa Leopolda sits between two of the world’s most prestigious destinations, Monaco and Nice. It gained fame as the backdrop for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film *To Catch a Thief*. The mansion was originally named after its first owner, King Leopold II of Belgium, and was redesigned in the 1920s by American architect Ogden Codman Jr. When its previous owner, Edward Safra, passed away, he left the villa to his wife. The sprawling gardens and massive swimming pool are said to require more than 50 gardeners to maintain daily.

Location: French Riviera, France
Owner: Lily Safra

The third most expensive property on the list is Villa Les Cèdres, located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. Estimated at around $450 million, this mansion is edging close to half a billion dollars in value. Originally built in 1830, it was purchased by King Leopold II of Belgium in 1904. Once the most expensive house on the market in 2017, it has since been surpassed by other homes on this list.

Villa Les Cèdres is set on a 35-acre estate, with its name derived from the many cedar trees that adorn its grounds. The villa itself spans 18,000 square feet and features 14 bedrooms. There is also an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a massive stable large enough for 30 horses. Inside the mansion, you’ll find crystal chandeliers, gilded wooden furniture, 19th-century oil paintings, and a wood-paneled library that houses approximately 3,000 books.

Location: Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Owner: Rinat Akhmetov