Most Expensive Homes for 2010

The places mentioned in this list are definitely not up for sale anytime soon. Enjoy the list folks.

1.       “Antilla”, Mumbai - $ 1 Billion

This is a custom build 27 story towering mansion which is around 570 feet. This is the home of the world’s fifth richest man, Mukesh Ambani, head of Indian petro-chemical giant Reliance Industries.

2.       Villa Leopolda, Cote d’Azur France - $ 525 Million

This villa is around 80,000 square foot built in 1902 by King Leopold II of Belgium and has sports courts, a bowling alley, multiple kitchens, dining rooms and a movie theatre.

3.       One Hyde Park, The Penthouse London - $ 200 Million

This has been built as a home for the rich and famous complete with SAS guard, bullet proof windows, iris scanners, panic rooms and a secret tunnel to the nearby Mandarin Hotel. The building has communal spas, squash courts and wine tasting rooms, and the penthouse is served by 24 hour room service.

4.       Fairfield Pond, The Hamptons - $ 170 Million

This 63 acre home is considered the largest residential compound in America. The 29 bedroom beachfront home of publicity shy billionaire Ira Rennert has five sports courts, a bowling alley and a $150,000 hot tub.

5.       Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills - $ 165 Million

This mansion features 29 bedrooms and three pools and became a pop-culture icon after being used in The Godfather movie, when the infamous severed horse’s head turned up in the owner’s bed. The fact that assassinated President John F Kennedy stayed in the mansion during his honeymoon also added to its status. The house has some notable neighbors, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and David and Victoria Beckham.

6.       Franchuck Villa, Kensington - $ 161 Million

This Victorian Villa was a girl’s prep school until 1997, when it was bought and upgraded in 2006. After receiving a £10 million overhaul it was purchased by Ukrainian AIDS philanthropist, Elena Franchuk, and renamed the Franchuk Villa.

7.       “The Pinnacle”, Montana - $ 155 Million

This is the home of Time and Edra Blixseth, owners of the billionaires-only golf and ski resort “Yellowstone Club” in Montana. It will be the largest and grandest property on the resort, but is still small in comparison to some of those on this list, with only 10 bedrooms and bathrooms with fireplaces.

8.       “The Manor”, Los Angeles - $ 150 Million

The home of Aaron Spelling has 123 rooms for his family to choose from, an indoor skating rink, multiple pools, three kitchens, sports courts, private orchard, and a bowling alley. The home, which he had built from scratch in 1991 and also has a room used exclusively for wrapping presents and an entire floor dedicated to closet space.

9.       Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey - $ 139 Million

This home was the 3rd most expensive home in 2008. What is interesting however, is that in 2008 it was valued at $110million, meaning its value has grown substantially even during such difficult financial times.

10.   Dracula’s Castle , Romania - $ 135 Million

Built in the 14th century, the castle is now a national monument and museum thanks to the legend surrounding it. It has 57 rooms in total, including 17 bedrooms filled with antiques and historical artifacts.


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