11. Casa Encantada, Bel Air, California
Price: $225 Million
Dating back to the 1930s, the estate is home to financier Gary Winnick. This Georgian masterpiece, has 60 rooms, sprawling over eight and a half acres, and once became the most expensive piece of real estate on sale in the US.
12. Ellison Estate, Woodside, California
Price:$200 Million
This 23-acre property belongs to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and has a man-man lake, gymnasium, koi pond, tea house, and bathhouse. The Japanese-style estate took 9 years to build and was designed by Architect Paul Driscoll.
13. Palazzo Di Amore, Beverly Hills, California
Price: $195 Million
Jeff Greene, a real estate entrepreneur, and American politician owns this Mediterranean-style villa offering spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding canyons. A vineyard, waterfall, a Turkish spa, revolving dance floors, and parking for 150 cars are among the sublime features.
14. Villa Firenze, Beverly Park, California
Price: $165 Million
Home to American billionaire Steven Udvar-Hazy, the Villa is styled like an Italian Palazzo. The grand living space is complemented by a guest house, pool houses, tennis court, and a 30-car motor court.
15. Spelling Manor, Holmby Hills, California
Price: $160 Million
Designed by Architect James Langenheim and owned by producer Aaron Spelling, the over the top 56,000 square-foot home boasts 14 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, a gym, a wine cellar, and tasting room, a beauty salon, and massage and tanning rooms among its amenities.
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16. Seven The Pinnacle, Montana
Price: $155 Million
Owned by Edra and Timber Baron, the house comes with heated floors, multiple pools, a gym, a wine cellar, and its ski lift. The magnificent 10-bedroom property has the distinction of being the largest house in the Yellowstone Club.
17. 924 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, California
Price: $150 Million
Developed by Bruce Makowsky, this mansion estate boasts outrageous amenities like a helipad, an infinity pool, a candy wall, wine cellars, bowling alley, in addition to the more traditional two master bedrooms, 10 guest suites, 21 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 5 bars, and even a massage room.
18. 90 Jule Pond Drive, Southampton, New York
Price: $145 Million
The spectacular 42-acre oceanfront compound features a cavernous main residence, having a 48-foot-long living room and 12 bedrooms. The grounds have a tennis court, pool and pool house, and two golf greens. It is currently owned by Brenda Earl.
19. 18-19 Kensington Palace, London
Price: $128 Million
Owned by the Indian Businessman Lakshmi Mittal, the house was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1845. With a total of 12 bedrooms, Turkish baths, an indoor pool, this mansion is a pricey tribute to Indian origins owing to the lavish use of Makrana Marble in the interiors.
20. The Xanadu 2.0, Medina, Washington
Price: $125.5 Million
The prime residence of Bill Gates was designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Cutler Anderson Architects. This ‘smart complex’ is modern, yet rustic. Xanadu 2.0 is an ‘earth-sheltered’ house, built into its surroundings to regulate temperature more efficiently. Not surprisingly, the home is packed with high-tech amenities, including a sensor system that helps regulate temperature and lighting, an underwater music system in the pool.
