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Living Large: The 25 Biggest (and Most Expensive) Houses in the World

Jaime Morrison Curtis | March 2nd, 2012 at 10:24 am

We recently shared 25 Amazingly Tiny Houses, where owners pared down to the essentials and by doing so, created peaceful spaces that exemplify the ideals of eco-friendly living, simplicity, and modern style. Now we’re taking a look at the world’s biggest homes, where no expense is spared and every luxurious whim is fulfilled — from odd (Candy Spelling’s room dedicated to gift wrapping) to oddly intriguing (at Bill Gates’ house music knows where you are and follows you from room to room). These homes offer features you didn’t know you wanted and could definitely live without. One owner thought a 2-car carport might feel a bit cramped so he gave himself a 6-floor parking garage. These are only a couple of the extravagant details that come with having one of the 25 Biggest (and Most Expensive) Houses in the World …

Antilla, Mumbai

This 400,000 square foot home contains a 6-floor parking garage that, as of now, nobody uses.
Find out more at Cool Pictures-Cool Stuff

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Time to Boogie

You would never have to leave this Connecticut mansion because it even has a nightclub inside.
Check it out at Global Grind

/home/living-large-the-25-biggest-and-most-expensive-houses-in-the-world/#time-to-boogie
90210 Pays Off

Besides the massive size, the Spelling Mansion is also famous for its gift wrapping room.
Check it out at People

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If Only It Had More Rooms

This 2,152,782 square foot palace contains 1,788 rooms with 257 bathrooms.
Find out more at Explore Dia

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For a Queen

Windsor Castle contains the famous, Queen Mary's Doll House, which uses electricity and running water.
Check out Windsor Castle at Royal Collection

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Villa Leopolda, France

Villa Leopolda has 50 gardeners to tend to the 20 acres of land.
Find out more at Factspy

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Ira Rennert's Mansion

This little chateau has a total of 39 bathrooms. Imagine decorating all of those.
Spotted at Top Five Lists

/home/living-large-the-25-biggest-and-most-expensive-houses-in-the-world/#ira-rennerts-mansion
Who Is That Guy with Microsoft?

Oh yeah, Bill Gates. In his home you never have to leave your music behind because it follows you from room to room on hidden speakers.
Check it out at Bill Gates Microsoft

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Maison de L'Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida

Formerly Donald Trump's home, this house can fit 50 cars in the garage.
Spotted at CNBC

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Hala Ranch

Getting ready for date night would be taken to a whole new level with a barbershop and beauty salon in your home.
Find out more at NY Times

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Going Big in Canada

Although it's a fixer-upper, this 65,000 sq. foot home comes complete with a boat house that could fit a 40 foot yacht.
Find out more at The Globe and Mail

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Citizen Kane Comes to Life

While visiting Hearst Castle make sure to take a peek at the Indoor Roman Pool that holds 205,000 gallons of water.
Check it out at Hearst Castle

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Pride and Joy of Beverly Hills

You and 49 of your friends could curl up and watch a movie in the Fleur De Lys Estate's 50-seat screening room.
Find out more at LA Curbed

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Updown Court

Let loose in Updown Court's private bowling alley.
Check it out at Daily Mail

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Promised Land

As Oprah likes to call it, her Montecito Estate is surrounded by over 600 rose bushes. I wonder which is her favorite.
Find out more at Forbes

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You Know the Legend

Bran Castle is frequently associated with the famous legend of Dracula.
Find out more at Bran Castle

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Michael Dell's Abode

Michael Dell of Dell Computers lives in this mansion, along with his many house plants that are worth about $135 million.
Spotted at House & Architecture Design

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Sparkling White

In order to keep The White House looking so crisp and white they must use 570 gallons of paint to cover the outside.
Find out more at The White House

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Made of Glass

The Toprak Mansion has both a glass bridge and a glass elevator. I don't think I'd want to use either.
Find out more at Forbes

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Tranquility

One of the staircases inside Tommy Hilfiger's mansion is a replica of the grand staircase in the Titanic.
Spotted at Forbes

/home/living-large-the-25-biggest-and-most-expensive-houses-in-the-world/#tranquility
Mega Mansion

This 49,300 square foot mega mansion has its own hairdressing area and arts and crafts room. What more does a girl need?
Check it out at LA Curbed

/home/living-large-the-25-biggest-and-most-expensive-houses-in-the-world/#mega-mansion
Check Out the Pool

Tom Brady's new home comes complete with a lagoon-shaped swimming pool.
Find out more at Huffington Post

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No Need for Vegas ...

... When you have a casino built inside your home.
Find out more at Trend Hunter

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Ever Heard of the Vanderbilts?

George Washington Vanderbilt had The Biltmore Estate built in 1895. It still houses the most visited winery in America, even above Napa.
Spotted at Asheville Cabins.

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What More Do You Need?

This Victorian Villa comes complete with theater, sauna and panic room.
Find out more at Luxpresso

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8 thoughts on “Living Large: The 25 Biggest (and Most Expensive) Houses in the World”

heidi says:

March 5, 2012 at 4:17 pm

while these sure are huge, I don’t think they are the top 25 biggest houses in the world — just damn large. right? what about all those other french chateaux? other palaces? etc?

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Andy says:

March 15, 2012 at 11:01 pm

Number 4 in the series is a mistake. That building is obviously not part of the palace that is shown in the link. As for the rest, it’s pretty random — some are not that big and others are just monuments now.

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Dillan says:

March 17, 2012 at 5:34 am

How can number 1 be a house if it has parking garage? Its obviously not home to one person/family.

Number 4 is not a palace nor any type of living space. It’s a mosque (Islamic equivalent of church) and its huge because tens of thousands pray in it every day, and during the holy months over 500,000 people are in it at any given moment.

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nurol says:

March 25, 2012 at 5:13 am

No 4 caption is a description of the Nurul Iman Palace belonging to the Sultan of Brunei.

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Deb Ellioitt says:

April 15, 2012 at 1:07 pm

Yes, #1 was built by a wealthy Indian business man who wanted the parking garage to accommodate parking for lavish parties. I know there were problems with the building and not sure if he ever actually moved in or not.

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