Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in the World

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5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills, US: $165 million



This prestigious Beverly Hills home, formerly the home of U.S. newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, has six separate residences, three swimming pools, eight fireplaces, tennis courts, night club and 29 bedrooms, All spread over more than six hectares of land in Beverly Hills in the famous Platinum Triangle neighborhood. This nationally recognized home was later purchased by lawyer and investor Leonard Ross in 1976, who wanted a “change of lifestyle.” If you purchase this house, it will make you the next door neighbor to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham.

6. Franchuk Villa, Kensington, UK: $161 million



This six floor property in Belgravia, central London, has a 20-foot ceilings, lavish equipment and more than 21,000 square feet of living space. This house is owned by the developer Lebanon Musa Salem and now the most expensive house on the market in the world. Mr. Salem bought this property many years back on a long lease from the Grosvenor Estate, with the condition to restore the Victorian home full of glory. Luxury amenities include a swimming pool in the basement, a gym, a home theater, garage space, a news room and more.

7. The Pinnacle, Montana, US: $155 million



This luxury ski-lodge is the largest property in the exclusive billionaires-only private ski and golf community, “Yellowstone Club”. Naturally then, it will be the home of the owners of this elite group, Tim and Edra Blixseth. While not considered big compared to others on this list with only 10 bedrooms, this home will include heated flooring throughout the house that stretches all the way to the heated driveway, as well as fireplaces in all bathrooms, a huge wine cellar, an indoor/outdoor pool, gym and massage room.

8. The Manor, Los Angeles, US: $150 million



This French Chateau styled house was built in 1991. It has 5248 square meters of rooms in more than 4.6 hectares and is also the largest private home in Los Angeles County. The main house is located at the end of a long road and protected by security systems. Other luxurious facilities including bowling, gift wrapping room, humidity controlled silver warehouse, tennis courts, two swimming pools, hairdresser and beauty salon in the attic, a spa, a 18th century style gardens, roof gardens, orange garden and parking lots for more of 100 cars. Cinema room is also one of the main things to consider on this building.

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9. Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey, UK: $139 million



Built on a 58 acre land with Windlesham as its surroundings. This large building offers 103 rooms plus all the things that can be imagine in a home as a symbol of wealth. The north part of the building offers a private cinema and bowling for recreation. If you like a horse there’s a horse barn as well as squash and tennis courts to hit some shots if you want to relax. In addition, marble driveway awaits you every morning with a parking lot that large enough to accommodate eight limousines.

10. Dracula’s Castle, Romania: $ 135 million



This Romanian castle was made into a museum during the 1980s. The owner Archduke Dominic put up the castle for sale for a net worth of 80 million dollars. However, this offer was not accepted and 2 years later, he put up the house for sale again. This time for a price that was not disclosed. Nobody has bought it yet. It has 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms and beautiful antique furniture.