The top 10 most expensive properties in the world as of 2023 are:
1. Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom: Valued at $4.9 billion, Buckingham Palace is the most expensive house in the world. It is over 200 years old and is currently owned by King Charles III. The palace comprises 775 bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 52 royal and guest rooms, 92 offices, and 19 staterooms.
2. Antilia, Mumbai, India: Owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Antilia is valued at $2 billion. The building has a total of 27 stories and is spread across an area of 400,000 sq ft.
3. Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera, France: Valued at $750 million, Villa Leopolda is one of the most expensive houses in the world.
4. Holme, London, United Kingdom: The mansion sits on four acres of land and comprises 40 bedrooms and an impressive 29,000 square feet of living space. It also includes eight garages, a tennis court, a library, a sauna, and a grand dining room. The property has been described as ‘one of the most desirable private homes in London’ by architectural scholar Guy Williams and has been compared to the White House due to its massive scale and similar style facade. The Holme Mansion is valued at $300 million.
5. Witanhurst, London, United Kingdom: This home is currently under renovation, but once ready, it will be the second most valuable home in London, coming in after Buckingham Palace. The interiors are 90,000 square feet and it rests on an eleven-acre plot in Highgate. It is valued at a whopping $450 million.
6. Villa Les Cèdres, French Riviera, France: The 18,000-square-foot property was built in 1830 and has 14 bedrooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, 25 heated greenhouses, and a botanical garden spanning 35 acres. It was once the home of King Leopold II of Belgium and later belonged to the Marnier-Lapostolle family, creators of Grand Marnier. In 2019, Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov purchased the villa for €200 million (US$221 million). This property is also among the top 10 most expensive houses in the world.
7. Kensington Palace, London, United Kingdom: the palace has been home to various members of the royal family. Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace and lived there until 1837. Diana, Princess of Wales, had an apartment at the palace from 1981-1997. This historic residence of the British royal family, has an estimated value that varies across different sources. Fox Business estimated the value of Kensington Palace to be around $600 million in 2020. However, a more recent estimate by Forbes in 2023 placed the value at $630 million
8. Ellison Estate, California, United States: This property is a luxurious property located in Woodside, California, owned by Larry Ellison, the co-founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation. The estate is modeled after a 16th-century Japanese imperial palace and spans 23 acres. Ellison first purchased the property in 1995 for $12 million and reportedly spent $200 million on renovating it. The renovation process took nine years, and the estate was completed in 2004. The property is estimated to be worth around $200 million
9. Odeon Tower Penthouse, Golden Citadel of Monte Carlo: One of the most expensive homes in the world with an evaluated value of $330 million. It was designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi and built by Groupe Mazococo. It is scattered over several floors and comprises its own private lift. The penthouse accommodates a rooftop deck and pool with its private waterslide that drops one story straight into the infinity pool.
10. The One, Los Angeles, United States: Owned by Richard Saghian, CEO of fast fashion company Fashion Nova, The One was listed for $295 million in auction in January 2022 and was finally sold for $141 million in March 2022.
