Biggest House in the World 2023 – Top 10 Largest Mansions

The largest house in the world 2023

The Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and is famous for its enormous size. With an area of ​​2.15 million square feet, it is considered the largest house in the world. The palace is located on the banks of the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.

The palace was completed in 1984 and cost approximately $1.4 billion to build. It has more than 1,700 rooms, including 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall with capacity for 5,000 guests, and a huge mosque with capacity for 1,500 worshipers. The palace also includes a garage with capacity for 110 cars, a stable for the sultan’s horses and an air-conditioned stable for his collection of exotic cars.

The palace is surrounded by lush gardens, including a botanical garden with rare orchids, a 200-foot-long swimming pool, and a helipad. The palace is also equipped with advanced security systems, including 24-hour surveillance and a large number of security personnel.

Despite its size and grandeur, the palace is only used for official functions and ceremonies. The sultan and his family reside in a nearby, more modest and separate palace. The Istana Nurul Iman Palace, however, is a symbol of the sultan’s wealth and power and is considered one of the most extravagant royal residences in the world.

The 10 largest mansions in the world

The following table shows the 10 largest houses in the world:

Classification	House and its location.	Area
1	Istana Nurul Iman Palace – Brunei	2.15 million square feet
2	Antilia – Mumbai, India	400,000 square feet
3	Biltmore Estate – Asheville, North Carolina	178,926 square feet
4	Safra Mansion – Sao Paulo, Brazil	117,000 square feet
5	Witanhurst – London, England	90,000 square feet
6	Modern Versailles – Windermere, Florida	90,000 square feet
7	The Dream – Palm Beach, Florida	84,626 square feet
8	Villa Leopolda – The French Riviera	80,000 square feet
9	The Chosen One – Bel-Air, California	74,000 square feet
10	Pensmore – Highlandville, Missouri	72,215 square feet

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The 10 largest houses in the world in 2023

1. Istana Nurul Iman Palace – Brunei

The Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. It is considered the largest residential palace in the world, covering an impressive area of ​​2.15 million square feet.

With a staggering 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, a garage for 110 cars, horse stables, a banquet hall, swimming pools and a mosque that can seat 1,500 people, the palace is truly impressive.

Called the Palace of the Light of Faith, it was designed by Leandro V. Locsin in 1984 and built by the Filipino firm Ayala International. The palace cost a whopping $1.4 billion to build, making it one of the most expensive residences in the world.

2. Antilia – Bombay, India

Unlike most people who build large mansions, an Indian capitalist named Mukesh Ambani chose to build a personal skyscraper. Antilla, a 27-story, 550-foot-tall building located in the heart of Mumbai, India, is owned by Indian pharmaceutical magnate.

Antilla is currently the second largest private residence in the world, with a total area of ​​400,000 square feet and cost more than $1 billion to build. However, this was probably a small price to pay for the owner, who is the richest person in India, with a net worth of over $30 billion.

The architecture of the building is distinctive, each floor has a different design and uses different materials. The entire building was constructed following the core philosophy of Vastu shastra, a traditional Hindu art of house construction. Each floor has a specific purpose, from garages to spas, gyms and indoor pools, and even a helipad on the top floor.

3. Biltmore Estate – Asheville, North Carolina

Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is recognized as the largest private residence in the United States. Its expansive 178,926 square feet of spectacular surroundings complement the region’s mountainous landscape, accentuated by its architecture completed in 1895.

What sets Biltmore Estate apart from other private mansions around the world is its unique feature. It was opened to the public in 1930 and offers accommodation options at its Village Hotel or the property’s four-star Inn, as well as gourmet food and its exclusive wine.

The estate was owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, a railroad and shipping magnate, and features castle-like charm with its main house boasting an impressive 250 rooms, 43 bathrooms, 65 fireplaces, a bowling alley, and a library with more than 23,000. books. , a large indoor pool and all the modern amenities one can imagine. These attributes together make it one of the best and largest houses in the world.

4. Safra Mansion – Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Safra Mansion, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, bears a striking resemblance to the Villa Leopolda located on the French Riviera, formerly owned by Lily Safra and her late husband Edmond, a well-known banker who died in a suspicious fire at their Monaco Mansion in 1999.

Spanning a massive 117,000 square feet, the Safra Mansion comprises a whopping 130 rooms, both indoor and outdoor pools, and is surrounded by an imposing wall. The interior remains a mystery to most, as members of the Safra family prefer to maintain their privacy, despite owning multiple exorbitantly priced properties around the world.

5. Witanhurst – London, England

Witanhurst, located in London, is the second largest housing estate in the city, only surpassed by Buckingham Palace. It was built between 1913 and 1920, designed by architect George Hubbard, and incorporates a portion of the former Parkfield estate that the massive property once occupied.

Spanning 90,000 square feet, the estate is equipped with all the modern amenities one could wish for, including a gym with sauna, a swimming pool, a cinema room, a massage room and ample parking space. The current owner is believed to be Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev, who purchased the property in 2008 for nearly $64 million.

6. Modern Versailles – Windermere, Florida

The Versailles mega-mansion, owned by Jaqueline and David Siegel, CEO of Westgate Resorts, is located in Orange County, Florida. The construction of the enormous estate took so long that at one point the couple almost lost the house.

With an 8,000 square foot master bedroom, over 30 bathrooms, 15 bedrooms, 11 kitchens, and 6 swimming pools, the mansion attracted a lot of attention and was featured in several documentaries, including the popular The Queen of Versailles.

7. The Dream – Palm Beach, Florida

La Reverie, the largest celebrity residence in Palm Beach, Florida and the seventh largest private home in the world, was purchased in 1995 for a modest $4.5 million. While it may look like a representation of a house in the photo, it is actually quite large. In addition to serving as a comfortable living space, the current owners frequently host charity events and concerts at the property. Originally built by Sydell Miller, owner of hair product company Matrix Essentials, La Reverie’s location is ideal for attracting rich and famous buyers.

8. Villa Leopolda – The French Riviera

Villa Leopolda, located on the French Riviera, has a rich history. It was built by King Leopold II of Belgium as a gift for his mistress Blanche Zélia Joséphine Delacroix. During World War I, the 80,000-square-foot property was used as a military hospital. American architect Ogden Codman Jr. designed the property between 1929 and 1931. Brazilian billionaire Lily Safra owned the property until 2008, when it was sold to a Russian oligarch. The villa is considered one of the most expensive homes in Europe, valued at just over $500 million. It has two guest houses, 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, large gardens and a privileged location facing the sea.

9. The One – Bel-Air, California

Located in Bel Air, California, “The One” is a 74,000 square foot property that was envisioned and built by Nile Niami, a film producer and real estate developer. Once completed, it will become the most expensive home in the United States with a price tag of $500 million.

Whether it’s too much, too big or too ostentatious depends on who you ask. However, the mansion will offer almost every amenity possible, including a 5,000-square-foot master bedroom, an Imax-like movie theater, four swimming pools, a 30-car garage, and an 8,500-square-foot nightclub. The house has 20 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms and even a room specially designed for jellyfish.

With its extravagant features, it seems that “The One” may be more suitable for hosting events and parties than as a permanent residence.

10. Pensmore – Highlandville, Missouri

Steven Huff, astrophysicist and former CIA officer, had a different reason for building his enormous house. Unlike most who build large houses to flaunt their wealth and status, Huff wanted to demonstrate that a house could be made to withstand everything from bullets and bombs to earthquakes, fires and hurricanes. Construction of the house began in 2008, but its future remains uncertain. Recently, there has been news that the owner plans to demolish and rebuild it because it is not as solid as he expected, blaming the construction company for the deficiencies.

What is the largest house in the world?

The Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and the largest residential palace in the world, covering an area of ​​2.15 million square feet. The palace has 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall with capacity for 5,000 guests, a mosque with capacity for 1,500 worshipers, a garage for 110 cars, a stable for the sultan’s 200 polo ponies and much more. Completed in 1984, it was estimated to have cost around $1.4 billion to build. The palace is not open to the public, but visitors can view it from afar and marvel at its grandeur and opulence.

The most expensive house in the world

Here is the list of top 10 most expensive houses in the world given in the table below;

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Range	expensive house	Location	Price
1	Buckingham palace	London, United Kingdom	4.9 billion dollars
2	Ambani Antilia	Mumbai, India	1.5 billion dollars
3	Villa Leopolda	France	$750 million
4	witanhurst,	London	$450 million
5	Villa Les Cèdres	French Riviera	$410 million
6	Fairfield Mansion	NY	$248 million
7	Kensington Palace (9a),	London	$70 million
8	Ellison Estate,	California	$200 million
9	Palace of Love	California	$195 million
10	Xanadu 2.0	Washington D.C.	$8 million

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