Infographic: Top 7 Mansions in the World
The largest mansions in the world are owned by the rich and famous mostly. The most expensive mansions are owned by the top 5%, whom are usually insanely rich. These mansions usually boast at least seven or more bedrooms and dozens of bathrooms; don’t forget the private movie theaters and massive swimming pools!
Here are a couple examples of really fancy mansions that have been compiled through data found by foreclosurelistings.com:
- Antilla is a huge, multi-tiered mansion located in South Mumbai that is valued at $1 billion, which is an insane amount of money. It is owned by the business mogul MukeshAmbani.
- Fluer de Lys is another famous mansion and is located in Beverly Hills, California. It is worth $125 million and was influenced by the famous Versailles palace. It is very old looking.
Top 7 Mansions in the World
The biggest mansions in the world and how their residents live
Antilla
- $ 1 Billion
- South Mumbai
- 2012
Curiosities
- Mukesh Ambani is one of the richest man in the world and head of Reliance Industries Petrochemical.
- Parking space for 168 cars.
Villa Leopolda
- $ 506 mi
- Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera
- 1902
Curiosities
- Used as a location in the 1948 film “The Red Shoes” and in Hitchcock’s 1955 movie “To Catch a Thief”.
- Built for King Leopold II of Belgium.
Hearst Mansion
- $ 115 mi
- Beverly Hills, California
- 1926
Curiosities
- Notable neighbors including Tom Cruise.
- Famous guests include John F. Kennedy and Jackie O.
Updown Court
- $ 138 mi
- Village of Windlesham in Surrey, England
- 1924
Curiosities
- Employs more than 10 people including 2 full time gardeners, cleaners, state managerAlan Mackinnon and security personnel.
- Neighbors include Elton John, Sarah (Duchess of York), and Brian May (Queen’s guitarist).
The Manor
- $ 85 mi
- Holmby Hills Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California
- 1988
Curiosities
- Has a double staircase inspired by the one in “Gone with the Wind” and a cool screening room.
- Includes also a flower cutting room, a china room, and a “Prince Charles suite” named after its onetime royal guest.
Fleur de Lys
- $ 125 mi
- Beverly Hills, California
- 1990
Curiosities
- The house design was influenced by Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles and has been adorned with the finest statues, fabrics, crafts and paintings.
- Fleur de Lys has been on the market since 2007.
Manalapan Residence
- $ 135 mi
- Manalapan, Palm Beach County, Florida
Curiosities
- Aquarium ceilings and walls, movie theatre, casino and club room with aquarium wet bar.
- Private dock on the Intercostal waterway.