It is easy to believe that all expensive homes look the same – a large two or three story home in the country, french doors everywhere, gold-plated toilets, with a pool and sprawling grounds for games of croquet. However, that is not necessarily always the case. This list gives a great deal of different examples of beautiful homes in different places all over the world. These homes are all different – from the classic mansion, to beachside manors, to beautifully crafted mountain homes – each of these homes are beautiful and showcase their worth.
7. Blossom Estate, Palm Beach, Florida
This beachside mansion is located in the ideal place for relaxation. Included on the grounds are a tennis court, and a private dock.
6. 7 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, U.K.
This ten bedroom prep school-turned-mansion has an underground swimming pool, a sauna, gym, cinema, and even a panic room. Boosting the price of this house is an interior covered in marble, gold and priceless artworks.
5. Ellison Estate, Woodside, California
This beautiful Japanese-style home in California cost about $200 million to construct. This home can be compared to literal paradise on earth!
4. One Hyde Park, London, U.K.
Valued at around $221 million, these penthouses are close to the same worth as Kensington Palace itself!
3. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, U.K.
Many would be surprised to find that this isn’t the most expensive home on the list, worth about $222 million. This home is literally a piece of history and is a landmark for many people across the United Kingdom.
2. Fairfield, Sagaponack, New York
This massive estate took about 5 years to build and is valued at $240 million. Included on the grounds are tennis courts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and many walking paths.
1. Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
This castle was once a home, but has since been used as a movie set for The Godfather, and is more recently used as a tourist attraction.
