For the affluent part of the society, ‘home sweet home’ has a different meaning. Their residences are majestic, beautiful and possess a number of luxurious facilities. The upper strata of society, counts in rich industrialists, businessmen, and fortune owners. We bring you a glimpse of what their domestic life is like, by showing you the world’s most expensive homes. Enjoy!    

1. Buckingham Palace 

The royalty of United Kingdom lives in the most expensive house in the world, situated in London. The Buckingham Palace costs a whopping $ 1.5 billion. The place was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. Sprawled over an area of 40 acres, Buckingham Palace includes 52 royal bedrooms, 93 offices, 78 bathrooms, 19 state rooms, and over 188 staff bedrooms.  

2. Antilla 

Antilla is none other than the abode of India’s richest man and Reliance’s honcho Mukesh Ambani. Situated in Mumbai, it’s a 568-feet skyscraper with 27 floors and around 600 rooms.  This billion-dollar residential skyscraper has rooms dedicated to various luxurious amenities, such as an ice cream parlour, spa, gymnasium, salon, swimming pool, etc. The building was named after the ‘phantom’ island ‘Antillia’ that was situated to the west of Portugal.     

3. Villa La Leopolda 

This French villa in Cote D’ Azure was built on an estate once owned by King Leopold II of Belgium. Villa La Leopolda is worth $ 750 million. It currently belongs to Lily Safra, a Brazillian humanitarian and socialite. The house boasts 11 bedrooms, multiple kitchens, swimming pool, among other luxuries.  

4. Fair Field 

New York has a fair share of posh homes. Among them is Fair Field, a $ 249 million residence that is considered the priciest property in the USA.  It belongs to Ira Rennert, a billionaire industrial investor. Fair Field also has its own power plant in addition to 29 bedrooms.  

5. Kensington Palace Gardens 

Kensington Palace Garden is situated in London, where the Indian industrialist Lakshmi Mittal owns three houses. They’re known for the level of security and regal architecture.  

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