TOP 12 largest private houses in the world (12 photos)

In cramped conditions, as they say, but don’t be offended! You can live quite well in a one-room apartment. A two-room or even three-room apartment is generally a mansion. I don’t even want to talk about the owners of private houses, because these are the real landowners! They have a vegetable garden, a barn, a cellar, an attic, and even a garage. And some can even put in an inflatable pool! But really, what do we know about scale? How about a house with a couple hundred rooms? And the area of the “plot” can be so huge that it is enough for a small city. So, we present to your attention the TOP 12 largest private houses in the world.

Antilia, Mumbai, India





Antilia is one of the most exquisite and expensive houses in the world. The 27-storey building, owned by business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, is valued at between $1 billion and $2 billion. Architects from Chicago have designed a structure that can withstand strong earthquakes. One floor is the same height as a two-story building. Antilia has its own ice cream parlor, mega temple and cinema for 50 people.

Pensmore Mansion, Missouri, USA



The area of the house is more than 6 thousand square meters. The structure was designed to withstand earthquakes, tornadoes and even bomb explosions.

Mega-mansion "Versailles", Florida, USA





This home has 11 kitchens, 14 bedrooms, 32 bathrooms, a 30-car garage, a bowling alley, an indoor skating rink, five pools, a video room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a 20,000-bottle wine cellar and 2 tennis courts. The area of the building is more than 8 thousand square meters.

Oheka Castle on Long Island, New York



In 1919, financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn built the iconic French-style castle on the highest point on Long Island. He used the 127-room summer home to entertain famous guests from around the world, including Hollywood elite and heads of state.

Villa La Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France



The house was for a long time the property of billionaire Lily Safra, the wife of Brazilian banker Edmond Safra. The incredibly luxurious building is located on a plot of land with an area of 202 thousand square meters.

Maison de L'Amitie estate, USA



This house is the former property of US President Donald Trump. Now it belongs to billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. The area of the villa is 3000 square meters.

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, USA



This house covers an area of about 16 thousand square meters, making it one of the largest private buildings in the world. George Washington Vanderbilt II built this house inspired by French castles. It was completed in 1895 and is a reflection of the prosperity and wealth of the late 19th century. The castle has more than 250 rooms.

Safra Mansion, Sao Paulo, Brazil



The Safra Mansion is a huge estate with an area of more than 10 thousand square meters. It has 130 rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. What is inside is not known exactly, as members of the Safra family like to live a secretive lifestyle. They are known to have some super expensive properties around the world.

Istana Nurul Iman Palace



This house, worth $1.4 billion, is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest residential residence of a head of state. This modest abode is located in the heart of Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, and is only open to visitors three days a year.

The total area of the palace complex is 200 thousand square meters. The total number of rooms in the palace is 1788, as well as 257 bathrooms, 18 elevators and 5 swimming pools.

Mega-mansion in Bel Air, California, USA



This 9,000 square meter estate has a 36-seat cinema, a bowling alley, a car gallery with space for 30 cars, and a nightclub. Not only that, it boasts 20 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms and five swimming pools.

Fairfield Pond, USA



The area of the house is 254 thousand square meters. It has 39 baths and 29 bedrooms. The grounds also include a squash court, bowling alley, basketball court, tennis courts and several swimming pools.

Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India



The Lakshmi Vilas Palace was built by order of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the ruler of Baroda (1875-1939). The palace covers an area of 2 square kilometers. It includes two huge courtyards dotted with trees and fountains. The vast gardens are surrounded by golf courses, cricket pitches and indoor tennis courts. The palace has train tracks that are designed to transport members of the royal family.