Forbes website that releases interesting lists about people’s wealth, statuses, and ranking have also released the top 10 most expensive billionaire homes in the world for this year, 2014. Despite of economic pitfalls, these billionaires are still enjoying their greatest haven, which are their new homes. Based on the data and figures that they have gathered, there are 6 homes from these billionaires that were bought less than $100 million, and the rest are carrying price tags over $100 million or double than that. There is a significant difference of amount owned by Forbes Billionaires that was recorded last year. It does not change the fact that are reaping and enjoying the perks of their wealth with these amazing homes:
10. Masayoshi Son’s Home – Mountain Home Road, Woodside, Calif.
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This was bought in 2012 at $117.5 million that has formal gardens, retreat building, tennis court, a detached library, a swimming pool, 1,117 sq ft colonnaded pool house and a 9, 000 sq ft neoclassical house. Currently, it’s estimated worth is $8.6 billion in just two years after it’s purchased.
9. Bill Gates’ Home – Xanadu 2.0, Seattle, Wash.
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Based on the 2012 tax assessments, this was bought at $120.5 million and now valued at $67 billion after two years. No wonder, it is owned by the second richest man in the world that has a reading room library, a pool with underwater music system and a gym that measures 2500 square foot. Those are just the wonderful features that you could find in Bill Gate’s mansion. You would be in awe as you explore more other hidden treasures of his home.
8. Ken Griffin’s Home – Blossom Estate, Palm Beach, Fla.
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He purchased it closely at $130 million at the end of 2012 which is now valued at $4.1 billion. He is the founder of Citadel who bought four properties in Palm Beach, Fla which are home of MoneyShow founders, Ranch, quietus, and Sarasota amounting to almost $130 million. These four properties are approximately measured from 1.64 acres to 2.21 acres in size. This is not the first time that he bought a very expensive property, he also bought the following year, 2013 the next expensive residential home in Palm Beach Florida for about $79.6 million.
7. Roman Abramovich’s Home – Kensington Palace Gardens, London, U.K.
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The richest oligarch living in Russia who is the owner of the Chelsea Football Club purchased about 90 million pounds equivalent to $140 million this house in 2011, which is now valued at $10.2 billion. Aside from this luxurious home, he also bought several and huge expensive residential properties as part of his mansion collections. According to reports, it has over 15 bedrooms, and extensive gardens are still in progress. Part of the building of the property is subterranean playground located beneath it. It would also have museum intended for his 6 Ferraris, tennis court and a health centre.
6. Larry Ellison’s Home – Ellison Estate, Woodside, Calif.
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This is the 69 year-old expensive home, who is the CEO and co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He is the richest man living in California who bought $200 million property which is now valued at $43 billion. This is actually built and designed in a 23-acre Japanese style estate back in 2004. You could find it here 10 buildings, expensive koi pond, a man-made lake, a tea house, and a bath house. According to reports, it has two waterfalls, three cottages, gymnasium, two bridges, and it’s surrounded with over 1,0000 oaks, pines, and redwoods trees.
5. Rinat Akhmetov’s Home – One Hyde Park, London, U.K.
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He bought this luxurious apartment in 2011 for about $221 million and it’s now estimated at $15.4 billion. This is located in post Knightsbridge that owns by the richest man in Ukraine. It has bullet proof glass in a 25,000 square feet home with full hotel concierge service.
4. Lakshmi Mittal’s Home – Kensington Palace Gardens, London, U.K.
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Kensington Palace Gardens is known as the most expensive place in London since this is the address of people who have grandest mansions. This defined the separation of rich and poor. He bought three homes on this place for about $222 million or equivalent 117 pounds in 2008 which is now valued at $16.5 billion. According to rumors, this was bought as a gift for Mittal’s son, but it’s yet to be confirmed.
3. Irra Rennert’s Home – Fair Field, Sagaponack, N.Y.
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The industrial billionaire in America purchased the $248 million home in 2012 with 39-bath Hamptons’ compound and huge 29 bedrooms. Its estimated value now is around $6.5 billion. It has power plant and 3 swimming pools. This is considered as the most expensive residential home built in America. According to public records, this is measured as 43,031 square feet with 164-seat screening theater, 2 squash courts, 2 bowling alleys, a basketball court, 2 tennis courts, and 18 bathrooms.
2. Lily Safra’s Home – Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-mer, France
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This is the $750 million home that Lily Safra bought in 2008 which is equivalent to 500 million euro, and now its estimated value is $1.2 billion. He is known for his mistresses. This is considered to be the largest villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer town in France. According to reports it is built in 20 acres land. The amount used to purchase this property can buy a basketball team.
1. Mukesh Ambani’s Home – Antilia, Mumbai, India
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This 400,000 sq ft skyscraper home with 27 floors was bought over $1 billion making it as the most expensive home today that is currently valued at $21.5 billion. This is owned by the Chairman of Reliance Industry in Mumbai, Mukesh Ambani. The name of this residence is named after a mystical Island found in Atlantic. It has 6-storey underground parking, 600 staff to keep it running, and three helicopter pads. In fact, according to Forbes, this home is comparable to 7 World Trade Center which was built for $2 billion. According to rumors, this was purchased as a gift to Mukesh’s son.