These are the top 6 of the most exclusive residential properties worldwide
London, New York, California, Monaco: If you're looking for an exclusive home in the three-digit million range, you'll find what you're looking for in these luxury areas, among others. We give you an insight into the homes of the beautiful and super-rich, although the top 6 list of the world's most expensive residential properties is not “set in stone”, as the quest for extravagance has hardly any structural restrictions.
Buckingham Palace, London
The most expensive house in the world is actually the residence of the English royal family: Buckingham Palace. It is located in a prime central London location, has 775 rooms, a private park with tennis court, a private lake and many other amenities. But the residents of the palace, which costs around 6.7 billion dollars, are not the actual owners. Rather, the palace belongs to the monarch on behalf of the British Crown for the duration of his reign. That is why there is the “company” British Crown Estate, which manages various mansions and properties in the UK. For extensive Crown Estate real estate portfolio With a net worth of around 17.5 billion dollars, it includes London's popular shopping street Regent Street, half of the St. James district and virtually the entire seabed of the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace belongs to the 9.5 billion dollar “Royal Palaces” category and has served as the main residence of the monarchy in London since 1837. It was or is not for sale, which is why Buckingham Palace receives special status when listing the most expensive residential properties.
The Holme, London
For fans of royal real estate, there is still a glimmer of hope: In spring 2023, the “Mini-Buckingham Palace” in London was up for sale. The Holme, a 200-year-old mansion, has 40 bedrooms, a library, a tennis court, a dining room and is located on a huge lakeside plot of land in Regent's Park. The small palace is to be sold by an insolvency administrator for a good 280 million euros. The registered owners, Saudi Prince Abdullah Bin Halid Al Saud, representative of his country to the United Nations in Vienna and ambassador to Austria and his family, urgently need money. Because the monarch had deposited the London mansion and other New York real estate as collateral for a loan in the three-digit millions, which he can no longer repay.
Villa Les Cèdres, France
Would you like a little more? In 2020, the figure stood for around 350 million euros Historic Villa Les Cedres in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for sale. The property with over 87,000 square meters is located on the Cap Ferrat peninsula, right on the Côte d'Azur. However, the owner can also expect a lot for the high six-figure amount. The villa features, among other things, an Olympic-sized pool, a private beach, 40 bedrooms, stables, an exclusive botanical garden and a library with 3,000 specialist books.
The history of the estate is also impressive: built around 180 years ago, the Belgian King Leopold II lived here from 1904. The villa later became the property of Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle - the founder of the Grand Marnier liquor brand. It is said that bitter oranges also grew here, giving his famous liqueur a special touch. The property remained in the family until 2016. Campari then took over Grand Marnier's parent company, the Société des Produits Marnier Lapostolle, and brought the villa to market immediately afterwards.
By the way, the target price was significantly undercut: For 200 million euros Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov finally bought the luxury property from the Italian Campari Group.
Tour Odeon, Monaco
The most expensive apartment in the world, whose dimensions are more reminiscent of an amusement park, is currently in Monaco. The 3,300 square meter luxury penthouse in Tour Odeon costs 300 million euros. In addition to an oversized living area, there is a private wellness area, spa, hammam, sauna and a gym. Interior designer Alberto Pinto finished everything with marble, bronze and expensive woods. The highlight, however, is a water slide that leads from the glazed apartment directly into the circular infinity pool.
Tour Odéon is a residential and commercial building with 49 aboveground and 10 underground floors. Two thirds of the 250 apartments are under state administration and are intended for Monegasque citizens. The rest were offered at prices starting at 70,000 euros/m² when completed in 2015. There is a small “farm” on the roof with a vegetable field of 450 m², chickens, beehives and fruit trees.
Hyde Park Penthouse, London
In 2021, the 1600 square meter Hyde Park Penthouse stood for around 232 million euros for sale. It offers views of the famous Hyde Park, five bedrooms, two dressing rooms in the master suite, marble bathrooms, a Japanese-inspired kitchen with a 750-bottle wine room, a private spa with sauna and steam room, a gym and two outdoor terraces. The property also includes four parking spaces, four storage rooms and access to the Mandarin Oriental concierge team.
The Terraces, private island Mustique
If you like something a bit more secluded, the Caribbean island of Mustique is the place to live. In 2023, the palatial property called Stones frontman Mick Jagger or fashion czar Tommy Hilfiger stood in the neighborhood of Stones frontman Mick Jagger or fashion czar Tommy Hilfiger The Terraces with almost seven acres of land for sale. At around 190 million euros, it is the most expensive property ever offered in the Caribbean. The property was designed by architect Tom Wilson, who was inspired by the 16th century Italian palaces. The Caribbean dream has nine bedrooms. It also has a games room, a cinema room, a guest cottage, a private tennis court and three pools. A chapel and two staff buildings belong to the property as well as a magnificent, park-like garden with a breathtaking sea view. You don't have millions on the high edge? Then simply rent this Caribbean dream for “only” 150,000 euros per week.
