The 10 Most Luxurious Villas In The World

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The traditional definition of a villa is a large country estate. A home isolated from the rest of the world not only because of its massive size, but also because of the huge plots of land normally associated with it. But in the 21st century, the idea of a villa has greatly evolved, particularly because of the sharp increase in population around the world. So now a villa is not just a country estate, but can exist in even the most densely populated countries. With this article we will explore the 10 most luxurious modern villas in the world.

#10 The Manalapan Residence

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The Manalapan Residence – palmbeachdailynews

Build on nearly 6 acres of pristine oceanfront property along Florida’s decadent gold coast, the Manalapan Residence combines European charm and elegance along with 21st century conveniences and amenities. The Manalapan Residence is a massive 67,672 square feet and includes 14 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, an 18-car garage, a 6,140 sq. ft. master bedroom suite, a lavish Grand Rotunda room for entertaining and is valued at $135,000,000,

#9 The Hearst Residence

The Hearst Residence – lacurbed

This is the former Southern California home of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and actress Marion Davies. The terra cotta structure is influenced by Italian and Spanish architectural designs. The massive old world style villa is 50,000 square feet and has 29 bedrooms, a private tennis court, three pools, a night club, and a theater sized screening room. When it was originally built in the 1920’s, it was the largest residence ever built in Southern California. Currently valued at $135,000,000, Hearst originally only paid $120,000 for the home.

#8 The Franchuk Villa

The Franchuk Villa – listdose

Located in London, England, the Franchuk Villa once served as an all-girls prep school until it was purchased by a Chinese businessman in 1997. In 2008, businesswoman and philanthropist Elena Franchuk purchased the home for approximately $130 million. The Franchuk Villa is five stories and includes 10 bedrooms, a sauna, a health center, a theater sized screening room, a subterranean pool, and a massive, fully equipped bomb shelter.

#7 The Fleur De Lys

The Fleur De Lys – latribune.fr

Situated on five acres of land in Beverly Hills, California, the 45,000-square-foot property has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a 50 theater, a ballroom, a fully equipped gym, a pool house, a private running track, a tennis court and a guest house. The Fleur De Lys was designed by renowned architect Richardson Robertson III for Metro Networks billionaire, David I. Saperstein and his wife. When the couple divorced, singer Mariah Carey made an offer to purchase The Fleur De Lys, but eventually the house was sold for a whopping $102 million in 2006 to a French billionaire who paid in cash.

#6 Versailles house

Versailles house – ninehomes

The Versailles house is the home of Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel and his wife Jackie, is currently under construction and once completed will be one of the largest single-family homes in the United States at a size of 90,000 square-feet. Once completed, The Versailles house will contain 9 kitchens, 13 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, a 30-car garage, 3 indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools, a video arcade, a ballroom with a 500-person capacity, and a two-story movie theater with balcony inspired by the Paris Opera House. Since the beginning of its construction in 2004, the Versailles house has been mired in controversy and estimated completion cost is said to be well over $100 million.

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#5 The Waterfront Mansion

The Waterfront Mansion – Turkeytravelcentre

Yalı is the Turkish word for waterfront houses standing on both sides of the Bosporus. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the 150 years old and five stories tall baroque style mansion is one of Turkey’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally constructed in the late 19th century and designed by French architect Alexandre Vallaury for military leader Zeki Pasha, the Waterfront Mansion is 32,300 sq. feet and includes a massive 43,000 square feet garden, and its own pier. The Waterfront Mansion’s current value is an astounding $115 million dollars.

#4 Updown Court

Updown Court – telegraph.co.uk

Located in Surrey, England, The 103-room mansion is located on 58 pristine acres of landscaped gardens and private woodland. The original Updown Court was built in 1924 and was rather modest with only 8 bedrooms, 4 sitting rooms, 4 bathrooms, and a single swimming pool. However, the original home was gutted by fire in 1987 and rebuilt and now features 103 rooms, including 24 bedrooms, all with their own private bathrooms, five swimming pools, a tennis court, a wine cellar with a capacity for 3,000 bottles,  a panic room, and a heated marble driveway. The estates current value is $110 million dollars.

#3 Villa Leopolda

Villa Leopolda – luxuo

Located in the French town of Villefranche-sur-Mer along the French Riviera, Villa Leopolda was designed and constructed by American architect, Ogden Codman, between 1929 and ‘31. The massive 20-acre estate is considered one of France’s leading and revered landmarks and served as a French Army convalescent hospital during WWI. However, the Villa Leopolda was sold in 1988 to multinational banker, Edmond Safra, and now serves as one of the primary residencies of Safra’s widow, Lily, and is valued at more than 750 million dollars.

#2 The Manor

The Manor – turner

Constructed in 1991 by television producer, Aaron Spelling, The Manor (also known as Spelling Manor) is the largest home ever constructed in the history of Los Angeles County. The Manor is a French chateau-style mansion with 56,000 square feet and1 23 rooms; it includes a screening room, a full gym, bowling alley, three rooms for wrapping presents, four two-car garages, a tennis court, and an Olympic sized swimming pool. The Manor was put up for sale in 2009 with an asking price of $150 million, but was purchased for $85 million by Petra Stunt, daughter of Forma 1 racing magnate Bernie Ecclestone.

#1 Antilia

Antilia – touristlink

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Antilia – idiva

Located in Mumbai, India, the grandiose Antilia is the most expensive private residency ever constructed. Designed by the Chicago-based architecture firm, Perkins & Will, the construction cost on the towering structure was estimated by the New York Times to cost between $500 and $700 million dollars, and is currently valued at over 1 billion dollars. With a permanent staff of 600 servants, the Antilia is the very definition of decadence and luxury. 

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