Saturday, September 17, 2011

Here is a look at the World's Ten(10) most expensive homes that are currently for sale

#1 - Fleur De Lys - $125 Million
Los Angeles - CA

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#2 - Updown Court - $123 Million

Suzanne Saperstein's Beverly Hills estate is modeled after Louis XIV's palace at Versailles. The 45,000-square-foot home took five years to build following Saperstein's accumulation of five acres during the 1990s. Should strolling the grounds bore you, there is a 50-seat screening room and a library. A nine-car garage completes the home's luxurious amenities.

For more information, contact Joyce Rey at Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills or Robert Kass at Hilton & Hyland

Windlesham, Surrey - England

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Said to be larger than both Buckingham or Hampton Court palace, this 103-room home has 58 acres of gardens and woodlands. Several ballrooms and grand entrance ways punctuate Updown Court, which has a panic room, an indoor squash court, bowling alley, 50-seat cinema, helipads, space for eight limousines and a heated marble driveway. Marble bathrooms are nice, but some would say indoor spas, Jacuzzis and pools with views of the grounds are better.

For more information, contact Savills, Beauchamp Estates or Hamptons International.

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#3 - Cave Cay - $110 Million
Exumas - Bahamas

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Located in the heart of the Exumas and near to famed Musha Cay, Cave Cay is one of the most beautiful spots in the world and is totally self sufficient with water and power supplied by diesel generators, while solar energy can easily be made available. The island is available “as is”, and features unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation, elevations of up to 40 ft. capturing breathtaking views, and a vast excess of compacted sand that can be sold to nearby islands if desired.

#4 - Versailles - $100 Million
Windermere, FL

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#5 - The Legendary Beverly House - $95 Million

This is the home of timeshare mogul David Siegel. It boasts an incredible 90,000 square feet of living space under one roof, making it the largest single family home in America. Amenities include a 7,200 square foot grand hall with 2 staircases, 13 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, 10 kitchens, 2 home theaters, a 2-lane bowling alley, 3 swimming pools (one indoor), an indoor roller rink, a baseball diamond, 2 tennis courts,

Beverly Hills, CA

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The Legendary Beverly House is sited on approximately 3.7 flat acres atop a private knoll 3 blocks from Sunset Boulevard. With original landscaping by Paul Thiene, entrance gates adjacent a two-story gate house open to a long private driveway ascending one of the city's longest private drives to a courtyard fountain. Architect Gordon Kaufmann was commissioned by one of Los Angeles most important families to create his legendary masterpiece. Built of terra-cotta stucco, the H-shaped residence exhibits a perfect combination of Spanish and Italian style, with intricately carved ceilings and paneled walls, French doors, balconies, arched ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, which overlook the famous cascading waterfalls to the pool and the Venetian columns beyond the pool house.

#6 - The Woolworth Mansion - $90 Million
New York, NY

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Completed in 1916, the imposing limestone fa ade of this neo-French Renaissance mansion features a central foyer opening to a grand entry hall providing access to the main residence. With a massive fireplace, the enormous entry includes three closets and an elegant powder room, access to a kitchen in the rear as well as the wide landing of the grand master staircase.

The parlour floor begins with a front drawing room spanning 35 feet with a huge fireplace, three floor-to-ceiling windows and a sensation of immense scale. Ceilings reach over 14 feet and the center landing affords a large sitting room that connects the front drawing room to the deep formal dining room. With the capacity to seat over 50, the dining room features a large fireplace and that ends in a rear solarium morning room ideal for breakfast as it is positioned next to a serving kitchen. The kitchen includes a seating area, ample storage and a dumb waiter to the service kitchen below.

#7 - Olde Towne Parcels - $81.5 Million
Southampton, NY

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Crafted from one of the most storied sites in the Village of Southampton, the Olde Towne Association offers seven, 4 +/- acre, private and bucolic parcels within close proximity to the ocean. Each of these 'ready-to-build' sites includes an extensive array of utilities capable of supporting the requirements of an elaborate high-tech home. The enchanting lanes are lined with London Plane trees which form a unique canopy that meanders through the Association's grounds. There are open fields and nature trails to explore on a summer afternoon. The Association's large 'Green' provides owners with an exceptional recreational and event area. The residence that you create here will be in one of the most rarified and protected settings in the Hamptons. Pricing on these special parcels has recently been reduced. Parcels 1, 2 and 3

#8 - Portlock Oceanfront Parcels - $80 Million
Honolulu - HI

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Once a major portion of the Kaiser Estate, the magnificent property was developed by industrialist and developer, Henry J. Kaiser. Unsurpassed in significance and scale, the property contains nearly 5.5 acres and is sited in the prestigious Portlock neighborhood on the East Oahu coastline. Commanding spectacular vistas of Maunalua Bay and Diamond Head, the setting is both tropical and grand and includes a boat harbor. The property can be divided and sold in 3 separate parcels.

#9 - Tranquility - $75 Million
Lake Tahoe, NV

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Lake Tahoe's most prestigious property with fewrivals in the world. Magical seclusion; privatelake. Eight buildings: Main residence, art studioconservatory, gymnasium w/basketball court. 2 par-three golf holes; 16-car garage; gate

#10 - Hummingbird Ranch - $75 Million (tie)
Simi Valley - CA

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This 123-acre equestrian estate was built in 2004. Its 17,000-square-foot Revival-style mansion was designed by Richard Robertson. The property includes six guest houses, 10 staff houses, equestrian facilities and a helipad.

Hummingbird Nest ranch is a world class equestrian facility located in Santa Susana, California. The 140 acre property is surrounded by thousands of acres of land, which is part of the Simi Valley Park District.

The ranch today has been completely restored. The Spanish colonial style is kept as a theme throughout the property. The historic Spanish architecture was carefully researched and new buildings have been constructed following strict architectural guidelines of that period. The property has a truly unique atmosphere, breathtaking mountain views and beautiful landscaping. Whether you are planning a garden wedding or reception, a corporate event, or looking for a film location, Hummingbird Nest offers an unparalleled experience.

It is listed with Drew Mandile of Sotheby's International Realty--Beverly Hills Brokerage.

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