The world is full of contrasts and contradictions. On one hand, there are people who live on the streets and on another, there are billionaires who live in billion dollar homes. The rich tycoons have taken home décor and construction to a new level. The multi- million dollar homes or the billion dollar homes have some stunning ways of providing luxury to the residents and guests. Helipads and four storey garages are just common features for the billionaires, leave alone central heating and multiple swimming pools. In the following, some of the best luxurious houses around the world have been listed for you to check.
Antilla, Mumbai
Antilla is the first billion dollar home of the world built by the fifth richest man of the world, Mr. Mukesh Ambani. The owner of Reliance Industries Ltd has spent around $2 billion dollars for making the 27 storey luxurious sweet home. The wife of the tycoon, Nita Ambani, loved the architecture of Mandarin Oriental hotel of New York so much that they have built a home in the same style. Every floor of the house is dedicated to a special purpose like gym, lounges, party hall, dining, and other uses.
Updown Court, England
Despite of its lack luster iron gates, the Updown-Court is considered to be one of the best luxurious homes around the world. The building is gigantic in proportion and extremely gorgeous. The total value of the house is US$ 150 millions. There are total 103 rooms in this building and five swimming pools. As if that wasn’t enough, they used 24 karat gold for making the leafing design on the floor of the library room.
Versailles, Florida
This one is the biggest family home of the USA. The house has 30 bedrooms and a very huge Olympic sized swimming pool. This house also has a bowling alley. The owners also built a children’s theater and ballroom. Other amazing features include three swimming pools, boat house, formal gardens, tennis courts and baseball fields.
The Manor, Los Angeles
Aaron Spelling’s dream house is a manor styled one in Los Angeles; spread over 56,000 square feet of sprawling grounds. The house has 123 rooms along with bowling alley, skating rink, multiple swimming pools, and sport courts. There is a floor dedicated only to closets and a fascinating doll museum.
One Hyde Park Penthouse, Central London
This apartment is not just luxurious but also very nicely and tightly secured against attacks and break-ins. The glasses are all bulletproof and there is a panic room in case of attack. The two-storey apartment house is capable of resisting gas attacks as well and has got a secret tunnel for taking the residents to the Mandarin Oriental hotel. You can get 24/7 service at your beck and call.
Seven the Pinnacle, Montana, and USA
This mansion has been built on top of mountains but still offers all the luxuries that you can desire. Each of the floors has a very comfy heating system to keep the cold at bay. This house has both indoor and outdoor pools and offers amazing views of the surroundings.
The Manalapan Residence
The 67,672 square feet home has been built facing the Atlantic Ocean on 5.5 acres of land. There are 14 bedrooms and 18 garages in the house along with movie theater, casino and club room. This beach home has got every luxury you can imagine for partying and clubbing.
Summary
There are numerous fabulous multi-million and billion dollars home around the world. They offer more than basic luxuries, and show off the opulence and style of the world’s wealthy elite.