LushDigs: World’s Most Expensive Homes

21 November, 2008

by Serge

Forbes just came out with their list of the World’s Most Expensive Homes in the market now. If you have a hundred million dollars or so to spare, why not invest in one of these palatial homes?

This 53,000 sq.ft. estate (photo above) in the style of an 18^th century French Palace, dubbed Fleur de Lys, was presented by French President Jacques Chirac with France’s award for excellence in architecture and design. Impressive, yes? This 15-bedroom home is nestled between Beverly Hills and Bel Air in California. Price tag for this award-winning palace? $125,000,000.

The appeal of Updown Court in Surrey, London is in its amenities – five swimming pools, a glass-walled squash court, a private cinema, a two-lane bowling alley and a study that has floors covered with 24-karat gold leaf. The master bedroom has an ensuite swimming pool. All 12-meters of it. The price tag for a house that’s bigger than the Queen’s residence? $110,000,000.

Tranquility, in Lake Tahoe in Nevada, has 9 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms on approximately 38,000 sq.ft. Scattered within the 210 acres of pine forest grounds are the guest residence building, the art studio and the boat house pavilion. Did we mention that the property comes with a lake that houses brown trout? Price tag for your own forest: $100,000,000.

Hillandale in Pound Ridge, NY is perfect for those grand parties for about a hundred or so of your friends. This English-style manor is embellished with antique marble, limestone, onyx and stained glass. There are 4 guest houses within the property for your friends who want more of your hospitality. Or maybe they just can’t get enough of your magnificent house. Price tag for the perfect home for grand-scale entertaining: $95,000,000.