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Estimated value: $238 million

Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin made history when he purchased the 24,000-square-foot penthouse in this Robert A.M. Stern Architects–designed skyscraper overlooking New York's Central Park for $238 million, making it the most expensive home sold in the U.S. The 79-story tower is distinctive because of its color: The building is sheathed in Alabama Silver Shadow limestone. It's also known for an array of luxurious amenities, which include a spa, an athletic club, private dining and entertaining facilities, and a private motor court.

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Four Fairfield Pond in Sagaponack, New York

Estimated value: $248 million

Ira Rennert's giant limestone Italian Renaissance–style home sits on 63 acres of beachfront property in the Hamptons. The 62,000-square-foot mansion has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and an expansive 91-foot dining room. The property is also home to all kinds of luxury leisure spaces, such as a basketball court, a bowling alley, squash courts, tennis courts, three swimming pools, and a garage that can hold up to 100 cars.

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Mesa Vista Ranch in the Eastern Texas Panhandle

Estimated value: $250 million

The late T. Boone Pickens's 65,000-acre ranch boasts a lodge, a private airport, a pub, an 11,000-square-foot bird-dog kennel with room to house 40 dogs, a chapel, golf fairways and greens, and nearly 20 manmade lakes. The oil tycoon moved his childhood home from Oklahoma to the ranch in 2008.

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The Odeon Tower Penthouse in Monaco

Estimated value: $335 million

The 35,000-square-foot apartment at the top of the Tour Odéon, developed by Groupe Marzocco and designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi, spans several floors and comes with its own elevator. The private luxury doesn't stop there: A waterslide from an upper floor into an infinity pool with 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape makes this penthouse pretty spectacular.

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Villa Les Cèdres in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

Estimated value: $410 million

Built in 1830, then purchased in 1904 by Belgium's King Leopold II, this mansion was considered to be the most expensive house on the market in the world when it went up for sale in 2017 for $410 million by Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A of the Campari Group. Set on 35 acres of manicured gardens and named for the cedar trees on the grounds, the 18,000-square-foot, 14-bedroom estate boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large stable, and decadent interiors (think ginormous crystal chandeliers, intricate gilded woodwork, and 19th-century oil paintings) fit for the opulence of the home's belle epoque heyday.

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Le Palais Bulles in Théoule-sur-Mer, France

Estimated value: $420 million

Designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag and built between 1975 and 1989, the Bubble Palace features a series of round rooms that spills down a rocky cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. While Lovag was reportedly inspired by man's earliest dwellings in caves, the seaside estate is not short on modern comforts, featuring three swimming pools, several gardens, and a 500-seat amphitheater on the hillside grounds. The Bubble Palace was last owned by the late French fashion designer Pierre Cardin as a holiday home and has been the setting for many a swanky event: In 2015, Dior showed its cruise collection at an indoor/outdoor fashion show at the sprawling estate.

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Steele Marcoux is the Editor in Chief at VERANDA, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.

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• The One Bel Air is a 105,000-square-foot megamansion said to be the biggest modern home in the US.
• It sold for $141 million, including fees and commission, to the billionaire CEO of Fashion Nova — far from the $500 million its developer originally hoped to fetch.
• Take a look inside the home, which boasts 21 bedrooms, 42 bathrooms, a 10,000-square-foot sky deck, and more.

Behold: A sprawling Los Angeles megamansion believed to be the biggest modern home in the US.

The property is known as The One Bel Air, and it fetched $126 million at auction last year.

It was listed on Sotheby's Concierge Auctions from February 28 to March 3, 2022.

The auction site called the 105,000-square-foot home "America's most expensive and largest residence."

Niami initially hoped to sell it for a whopping $500 million, which would have made it one of the most expensive homes in the world.

But the home was beset with several delays, construction challenges, and cost overruns. In 2021, it was placed into a court-ordered receivership and later put into bankruptcy.

It listed for $295 million in January 2022, making it the most expensive home for sale in the US at the time, though it marked a sharp discount from the $500 million Niami hoped to get for the home.

When no buyers bit, the home went into bankruptcy auction. Though the top bid for the home was $126 million, the auction premium and commission fees brought the total closer to $141 million.

The bidder? Fashion Nova's billionaire CEO, Richard Saghian.

Source: Business Insider

Sotheby's Concierge Auctions said the sale was "more than double the highest US sale at auction and nearly 50% higher than the world record."

Here's a closer look at what Saghian got for his $141 million splurge:

In the mansion's sprawling yard, you'll find a sculpture from Italian glass maker Simone Cenedese.

Here's the main entrance to the property.

Inside, the mansion's foyer has a rotating sculpture and floor-to-ceiling windows, which make for a pretty great view at day.

...or night.

The One boasts 21 bedrooms, 42 bathrooms, and seven half-bathrooms.

Like the foyer, many rooms have expansive views of Los Angeles, like this one.

...and this one.

You'll find a 10,000-bottle wine cellar in the dining room.

There's plenty of space to lounge around in the family living room.

There are several rooms devoted to R&R.

For some pampering, there's a full-service beauty salon and wellness spa.

The salon is one of the more vibrantly colored rooms in the mansion, with glossy red walls.

There's an entertainment room for activities like playing billiards.

The mansion also boasts its own bar and cigar lounge.

Here's the bar up close.

In the next room over, there's a private bowling alley.

It has four lanes, several shelves of bowling shoes at the ready, and bowling balls oddly evocative of Trix cereal.

There's also a private nightclub on the premises...

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The One's 4,000-square-foot master bedroom has a walk-in closet with plenty of space for clothes, shoes, and accessories.

Saghian will have room for plenty of books...

...in a two-story room that can function as either a library or office and boasts its own balcony.

The literal candy bar is a child's paradise.

Five swimming pools dot the property.

There are a few outdoors, one of which is on the rooftop of a 4,000-square-foot bedroom...

...while the other is above the private nightclub.

Another pool functions as a floating lounge.

Inside, there's a pool in a room with a living wall and a mirror on the ceiling.

It's located near an exercise room.

...and a juice bar.

Though the home was built in the last decade, it has taken a cue from the construction of centuries past with a moat surrounding three sides of the property.

Visitors to the mansion can have the guest house to themselves.

The guest house also has floor-to-ceiling windows...

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Outside again, the mansion has its own glass-walled jogging court, tennis court, and this putting green.

The home's other features include a 30-car garage, six elevators, and of course close proximity to Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and downtown Los Angeles.

Less than a year after buying The One, Saghian has scooped up another pricey property in California.

He paid $40 million in an all-cash deal for a 6,000-square-foot beachfront home in an exclusive Malibu area known as "Billionaire's Beach," The Real Deal reported Thursday.

As for The One, it still holds the title of biggest modern US home. Given its auction, however, it obviously no longer has the record for the most expensive home for sale in the US.

Currently, that record belongs to a $250 million penthouse in New York City called The One Above All Else. At 1,416 feet above the city, the penthouse is also the world's tallest residence.

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Who wants to buy the most expensive villa for $500,000,000?

After the Great Recession, the luxury home market in Los Angeles not only recovered, but became one of the real giants of the world's luxury real estate. Today, the number of homes worth more than $30 million is fading into the background, and villas with nine-digit zeros are no longer single properties. The explosion of mega-mansion construction has spawned a one-of-a-kind residential race to the top, where developers, architects and designers continue to push the boundaries of what's reasonable to new extremes in terms of size, amenities and price.

Currently the most expensive home for sale in the US is the 38,000 sq. ft. The house took seven years to build and was commissioned by Nile Niami, an eccentric millionaire who shared the secrets of the house. Neil Nyami himself already has over 23 mega-homes built over the past 16 years, most of which he has already sold on the market. His clients, and later buyers, are movie stars and the music industry.

The official name of the world's latest and most expensive $500,000,000 home is "The One", although it is also known as the Giga-Mansion for its staggering 100,000 square feet. To make his mega dream come true, Nyami hired architect Paul McClean, with whom he has worked on almost all of his recent projects. "These projects are designed to bring everything you'll find in the city into your home: restaurant-grade cuisines, beauty salons, movie theatres, health spas with steam rooms, saunas, hammams, salt rooms, and many oddities for the home." When asked who needs it? He simply replies - "No one, but it's cool."

Who can afford to buy this house? According to American real estate experts, there is now a very large amount of money in offshore zones, the owners of which are in search of a safe haven. Buying such a mega home is a way to save those funds. This positive opinion is shared by Neil Niami himself, who states - "There are a lot of people with big money - they want something that no one else can have, and this is exactly what suits them." Although there is an opposing view that in the $100+ million price range, more homes are being built than there are buyers who can afford it.

The most expensive villa in the world, what's in it?

Let's see what this extravagant home has: 5 elevators * 20 bedrooms * 5,500 square foot master bedroom with separate kitchen and pool * additional two kitchens * outdoor kitchen * 21 bathrooms * beauty salon * night club VIP room inside the house * disco on one of the terraces * bowling alley with 4 lanes * casino * IMAX cinema with 45 seats * room for rest and relaxation with glass walls with aquariums in which jellyfish swim * a moat with water around the whole house that creates an impression that the mansion floats on water * LED ceilings that reproduce images of moving clouds * garage for 30 cars * helipad * and much more . ...

For information, the most expensive property in Spain is on the Costa del Sol. The price of a villa in La Zagaleta is 32,000,000 euros. You can see all the offers of houses in La Zagaleta on our website - Villas in La Zagaleta

photos of private country cottages inside and outside

behind high fences surrounded by unpretentious shacks. The 2000s added variety to private buildings in stylistic and architectural solutions without much regard for the location, landscape, or general style of the surrounding mass buildings. Recently, cottage, elite villages have improved the situation, providing the opportunity to choose a place and the corresponding stylistic, architectural and design solution for a country house in harmony with the environment.

Interiors of beautiful country houses, features of different styles, inside and outside photos

A private house should be beautiful inside and out - this is already an axiom. It is equally important to observe the rule of a harmonious, stylistically verified combination of the appearance and decoration of a country house: modernity still dictates to adhere to a single stylistic direction in architecture and design. The layout of the site is also important. In most cases, a leveled surface is selected for the construction of a cottage or house, a breakdown of a personal plot. For beautiful houses, in the trend of the opportunities that have opened up for high-ranking officials, the number of floors and footage in everything are important: a building from 2 full-fledged floors is modern, fashionable, stylish, “cool”, finally, to demonstrate the level of wealth and social status.

The classic style of the house on the outside suggests colonnades, open terraces with floral arrangements in large exquisite flowerpots, restraint of gables, large double doors, wrought iron gates and fences, large windows in harmonious proportion to the entire building… Inside such a house, marble is used in decoration, a fireplace with a white portal, expensive natural parquet, oak is better, chic chandeliers, exquisite voluminous furniture made of solid wood, large mirrors and paintings in massive frames, elegant colors with golden notes, bronze decor in the form of sconces, candlesticks , mantelpieces, figurines, artistic miniatures…

Pictured: classic style outside

Pictured: classic style interior

Baroque style favors columns with ornate capitals, arched windows, moldings on architraves, stone structures, complex bas-reliefs, wide staircases , a balcony above the entrance area, marble decoration of parts of the facade, a round fountain with large bowls, a wide landscaped alley to the house with statues. The arrangement of such a house tends to be decorated in a classic style with white and blue shades in the finish, marble floors with carved stone inserts, stucco, frescoes, velvet and satin.

In the photo: Baroque style

Art Nouveau style does not abandon classical elements, symmetrically arranged columns, front staircase, balcony without sharp corners, exquisite decoration of the entrance area, wrought iron railings. Postmodernism proposes to "include" imagination in the development of architectural solutions, to provide for high glass verandas, the openness of the interior of the house. He “loves” the contrast, more often white and black, straight lines in the layout, silvery notes in the decor, mirror and art panels, doors decorated with satin glass, modern lighting solutions.

Modern style is "friends" with rationality and harmony with the environment, with glass and concrete in building technology, panoramic windows, natural wood trim elements. Inside, such a house gravitates toward comfort and harmony, natural colors, modern models of light structures, fireplaces in finishing minimalism, and the rejection of “fundamental” curtains.

In the photo: modern style

Chalet style (mountain cottage) is good for areas with uneven landscape, where a private country house made of natural stone with a gable roof, an open veranda and a wooden fence fits in harmoniously. The premises of such a house are finished with natural wood, furniture, color and decor are selected in country or Provence style with their elegant “simplicity” and “naturalness”.

In the photo: chalet style

Italian style does not imply pretentiousness and pomposity, although it uses columns and bay windows in the entrance area. There are classic notes and Provence style elements with natural stone in the finish, a tiled roof, and wrought-iron lanterns along the paths. The rooms are decorated in light, beige shades, with patinated furniture, abundant use of textiles in the decor.

The loft style is considered industrial, so there are concrete, glass, brickwork, sometimes fragmentary, facade panels imitating wood, a spacious outdoor parking lot. The house takes on the appearance of a small/large industrial building. There is also “industrialization” inside: open zoned studio spaces, brick-like finish and designer “raw” surface, brutal furniture and decor, “hi-tech” appliances.

In the photo: loft style

Country and Provence successful suitable for former garden plots in case of modernization of the house along the European path. Good quality, wooden structures, preference in favor of environmentally friendly materials in the design of a bright space, combined with the presence of aged furniture, antique household items, "consistency" of the color palette - an immutable rule of style, consonant with the Russian style in architecture and design.

In the photo: country style

Russian style is easy to imagine, if we recall the numerous illustrations and visual observations of the huts and palaces that have survived from the pre-revolutionary period. A wooden frame is the best way to achieve an external style match. Our ancestors could achieve harmony in the incompatible: this art in design was given a foreign name - performance. Art Nouveau and Art Deco in the floor of a log house - this is another highlight for you! Individuality and originality have always been held in high esteem in Rus'.

In the photo: Russian style

Oriental style , like European style, loves luxury with functionality in everything: chic fundamentality and ease of perception of architectural creations, airiness and abundance of light, natural materials, stylish decorations, lack of decoration according to Muslim traditions images of humans and animals, a symbolic minaret, designed according to the original architectural design. According to the tradition of decorating houses in hot countries, natural stone is used. The furniture is made using hand-carved valuable durable woods.

In the photo: Oriental style

English style bright is presented in part of the design of the Victorian cottage. In fact, it can be called a one-octave version of the Russian style with elegant borrowings from other styles: mainly in the old days from Baroque, later from Art Deco. Mandatory attributes in the interior entourage are a voluminous fireplace (Russian stove), a soft, body-hugging armchair, large cabinets with rich folios.

For fairly budget, economy class design options for a cottage from the last century, style shabby chic , which appeared in Britain in the late 80s of the last century with the aim of giving a second life to traditional Victorian cottages. In a free translation - chic is not the first freshness. A small private house with an attic provides an abundance of hand-made finds inside and out.

Photos of beautiful houses from the outside, facade design and decoration features

Facade decoration in a popular modern style:

• clear lines are used constructively;

• the façade is decorated with voluminous glazed segments;

• doors are selected "strict" and concise;

• colors are selected with smooth transitions, contrast is possible in the color of trims and doors.

Decoration of classical facades:

• the use of towers or their beautifully executed dummies;

• triangular roof in the arrangement of the upper part of the house;

• large windows with arched top.

Decoration of frame buildings:

• The popular German half-timbered house will be defined by a frame of massive beams protruding outward, sewn up with shields with insulation inside. The beams are varnished or stained, the ceilings are painted in light colors;

• the frame house is lined with decorative bricks or plastered for painting;

• the outer surfaces are traditionally even, although moldings, bas-reliefs, figured windows on the second floor are possible in the decoration.

Home decoration in Russian, English and country style:

• straight lines;

• rejection of vaults and arches;

• small windows close to square;

• rungs for window frames;

• abundant presence of wood and stone in the finish.

Provence decoration:

• arched entrances are allowed;

• semi-circular windows and original "broken" roofs are possible;

• includes shutters and original doors;

• textured plaster painted in pastel colors. Doors and shutters "go" into the general tone.

Roof options for private houses

In addition to being practical and protective, the roof of a house can have an aesthetic value. Beautiful houses in the photo usually have multi-level roofs with space under the attic. You need to select a model not only in the general style with the house, but also taking into account the climate of the region. Main varieties:

• shed roof is often used in buildings in the style of minimalism, loft, high-tech and the like, it is considered an economical type;

There are domed or conical roofs which are used in Oriental and Medieval styles respectively.

Beautiful porch in a country house: photos of interesting designs

Each cottage owner wants to choose the design of an exclusive and extraordinary veranda. Porch Design Rules:

• it is important to select the porch according to the style of the facade;

• materials can be used: wood, stone, brick, concrete, metal forging;

• provide a strong and reliable visor, protection from precipitation;

• create themed decor - room, flowers and quality automatic lighting.

Many designer private houses in the photo often do not lack a luxurious porch. It can be open, closed, serving as a hallway, or it can be a porch-terrace for outdoor recreation.

Arrangement of the local area

Demanded design elements outside a private house or cottage:

• Wrought iron gates with marble supporting elements look advantageous not only in the entourage of the classical style of a country house. The beauty of the entrance to private property is seen by everyone passing by. Therefore, gates are often decorated with beautifully executed monograms and coats of arms.
  
• The fountain is installed on the central path, with the possibility of bypassing it from two sides, opposite the balcony. Such beauty should be enjoyed on the way to the house and in a comfortable, convenient area for viewing.
  
• An artificial reservoir with a bridge is planned behind the house. According to the landscape design, natural boulders and stones, a Japanese garden, an English garden, a playground, a recreation area with sun loungers, armchairs can be envisaged around. Its arrangement is so variable in a country estate that designers pay special attention to this issue.
  
• A very stylish and richly perceived recreation area with an open-air swimming pool. It is located behind the house and requires careful study of landscape design and engineering.
  

Photo of a beautiful interior of country houses, modern ideas

Actual design elements inside a private house:

• smoothly curved backs.
  
• Bathroom on the podium at the window under a crystal chandelier, columns, heated marble floors will make the hygienic room truly royal.
  
• Indoor plants in luxurious pots, planters, vases and flowerpots will help not only in decorating and giving an ecological microclimate, but also in zoning the space.
  
• A kitchen island, like a fireplace in the center, will help to divide a room into thematic sectors without partitions in a large space, to zone the common area.
  
• Combining the areas of the kitchen, living room, dining room is considered an actual ergonomic planning solution.
  
• The monochromatic interior of a beautiful home is made possible by the use of black and light gray marble with variations in shades. This will allow you to use accessories of bright colors, it is better to reveal all the possibilities of light. This design approach is considered a current trend.
  
• The striped wood structure, zebrano, is popular and adds an attractive sophistication and modernity to the interior decoration, harmoniously combined with mirror and metal elements.
  
• Reptile-like wall panels are fashionable. They are good for offices, walls of halls in the form of panels.
  
• Decorative bricks in interior decoration are gaining more and more popularity. It is unsurpassed for loft style and decoration of basements, utility rooms, garages.
  
• Panels with 3D effect and LED lighting will decorate both the kitchen and the bedroom.
  
• Crystal curtains in combination with LEDs that change the brightness and color of light will be in demand in a fireplace or hookah room. They also successfully zone the halls and living rooms.
  
• LED strips visually increase the height of the ceiling and serve as an additional source of light. They can be decorated with carved elements of wood or stucco. Suitable for framing mirrors, paintings, bas-reliefs and a fireplace.
  
• LED lighting of stairs in various colors will add an additional pleasant flavor and beauty to the design of the interior element.
  

Common mistakes when planning a house

An architect and designer will not make those mistakes that arise when planning a country house on their own, without taking into account the accumulated experience, approach to the construction of a country residential building. Here are some shortcomings that will complicate a comfortable life outside the city.

1. Lack of an entrance hall: the climate of our country is different from that of Europe or the south. In winter, cold air without a hallway will immediately enter the house when you open the front door. Installing a thermal blower will require the cost of planning, installation of additional appliances and energy consumption.

2. No additional entrance to the house: the entrance to the garage, utility rooms, the courtyard should be separate from the front door. This is not only convenient, but also meets the safety criteria.

3. The use of walk-through rooms: bedroom, study, guest room do not imply a violation of peace and privacy in a beautiful country house.

4. Entrance to the bathroom from the living room: this arrangement is contrary to sanitary standards and will certainly not please guests.

5. Lack of windows in the living quarters and in the kitchen: this option is possible for toilets and dressing rooms. For a beautiful family country house, the lack of natural light is completely excluded. There should be plenty of it and everywhere in abundance in the living space.

6. Large distance from communication nodes to the bathroom and kitchen: the length of the pipes, their slope are directly related to costs and subsequent possible repairs from blockages.

Wooden houses: photos inside and outside

Wooden houses have received a well-deserved distribution in the villages of the country: from timber and log cabins from logs. They look attractive in the bosom of nature. The eco-friendly wood-based interior decoration provides the family with an atmosphere of freshness and natural beauty along with comfort. A big plus of such houses is the possibility of using any interior style.

Interior photos of luxurious houses

A country house has a number of required premises: entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bedrooms, hygienic rooms. Large houses are provided with dressing rooms, work areas, smoking rooms, a separate dressing room, a swimming pool, a gym, an underground garage, a winter garden…

Houses. An individual residential building is understood as a detached residential building with no more than three floors, intended for one family. Therefore, one- and two-story buildings are popular. The choice depends on financial possibilities, the architectural project, tied to the requirements of development in the cottage village, landscape features.

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Photos of real projects

Everyone chooses a beautiful dream house from their own vision of their comfortable presence outside the city.

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