Boasting eye-watering valuations even the richest billionaires would baulk at – or delight in, if they were lucky enough to hold the deeds – the planet's priciest residential properties occupy some of the most sought-after land across the globe.

From a nine-figure penthouse apartment in London to a coastal estate that's one of Germany's most expensive homes of all time, you might just be surprised by what you can buy when money is no object. 

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Canada is one of the world's most expensive places to live, but you can certainly get a lot more real estate for your money compared to places like London, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Enter this incredible home. Benefitting from over 200 feet (61m) of shoreline in the most coveted West Bay neighbourhood of Vancouver, this world-class mansion was designed by architect Russell Hollingsworth in 1999.

Elegant, sprawling and incredibly stylish, the home benefits from around 10,000 square feet (929sqm) of living space, spread out over two floors.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors throughout the pad provide a wonderful indoor-outdoor flow, while the home's orientation ensures total privacy and unobstructed, 180-degree south-facing views.

As for rooms, there's an imposing entrance hall, a gorgeous lounge with a statement fireplace, a dining area that opens to the water, a huge chef's kitchen, a movie theatre, a home office with two workstations, a wine cellar and a tasting room. 

Design-wise, every single space is stunning, decorated with natural stone, elegant timber, designer furnishings and carefully curated lighting.

The house comes complete with five bedrooms, including a privately situated guest suite that's perfect for visitors.

The incredible master suite is a true sanctuary. It comes with its own private sitting room and luxurious ensuite, while glass doors open the room up to the jaw-dropping view.

Yet the home's most enticing asset has to be the backyard. Fully gated and professionally landscaped, it has a tranquil, Japanese-inspired aesthetic and boasts an oceanside swimming pool, an outdoor spa, a covered dining terrace and a garage for up to four vehicles.

This world-class estate was listed for sale in February 2025 with Malcolm Hasman for CA$58.8 million, the equivalent of £31.7 million ($41.9m). That makes it one of the most expensive homes in Canada.

Known as Villa Del Amor (the ‘House of Love’), this spectacular mansion was custom-built by Sinclair Associates Architects for Paul L. Kessler and his wife Diana Derycz-Kessler, founders of artisan candy company Sugarfina.

The sweet retreat is packed with custom details and Moroccan-style interiors by Dejager Design and even features an assortment of hidden hearts incorporated into the design to reflect the home’s romantic name.

Appearing to take up an entire mountainside, the sprawling estate covers 15,000 square feet (1,393sqm), with a total of nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. 

While its heart may be Moroccan, its exteriors pay homage to the porticoes of Italy. Multiple covered walkways line the exterior of the home, many covered by climbing vines and greenery to give the impression of a Mediterranean oasis.

Inside, the devil is in the details, as you can see from these images courtesy of Milstein Estates. The home boasts a spectacular spread of entertaining spaces, expertly engineered to maximise the indoor-outdoor living potential of the home.

Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hanging lanterns and ornate wrought-iron light fixtures are prominent features throughout, while large glass doors open out onto terraces and dining patios for alfresco relaxation.

Elsewhere, artistically arched doorways, mosaic floors and ornamental glass lanterns add Moroccan flair to the home’s interiors. Antique fountains and fireplaces accumulated from the Kesslers’ travels in Europe add a more personal touch.

Other opulent highlights include a candy bar stocked with Sugarfina products, a movie theatre, a private chapel, a swimming pool, a spa and a gym.

Villa Del Amor occupies a 1.6-acre (0.6ha) parcel along the 13th hole of the Bel Air Country Club golf course. It boasts spectacular views of the city beyond, which can best be enjoyed from the pool, the firepit lounge or one of the four terraces.

On the market in June 2025 for £88.6 million ($120m), it should come as no surprise that the home is among the most expensive properties listed in the US.

This elaborate estate can be found moments from the enticing coastline of Cannes, a glistening resort town on the French Riviera.

Known as Palais Vénitien, the home was recently redesigned by the interior experts at COGEMAD, resulting in dramatic living spaces overflowing with high-end fixtures.

The palatial property is one of the finest in the region and its impressive interior measures a staggering 32,291 square feet (3,000sqm).

Every single room is truly lavish and reflects the very best of traditional French design. Think monumental columns, exquisite mouldings, gilded Venetian details and crystal chandeliers. 

There are eight sprawling formal living areas, multiple dining spaces and a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as well as a huge, light-filled kitchen that could have been plucked from a top restaurant.

There are plenty of unexpected extras in the home too. For example, the enormous and luxurious basement rivals a nightclub, with its own dancefloor, bar, velvet seating and professional lighting.

Outside, the grounds are just as remarkable. They stretch almost six acres (2.4ha) and feature terraced gardens that have been meticulously crafted.

There's also a huge swimming pool, a sunbathing deck, a tennis court, a lake and secluded woodland. No wonder the home was priced at €120 million, or £101 million ($137m), when it was on the market with Knight Frank in June 2025.

Stretching over a colossal 105,000 square feet (9,755sqm), this extravagant 21-bedroom, 42-bathroom giga-mansion is the brainchild of Hollywood producer and high-end property developer Nile Niami.

One of the world's highest-valued homes at its completion in 2021, The One took more than 10 years to build and was hit with a raft of delays as it pushed the boundaries and building codes in this corner of Bel Air.

The One was designed by renowned Los Angeles architect Paul McClean and is around twice the size of the White House. It's perched on a four-acre (1.6ha) hilltop plot surrounded by five infinity-edge swimming pools.

Captured in these images supplied by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, floor-to-ceiling glass offers panoramic views of the city's sprawl, while marble wall cladding and surfaces add luxurious touches to the interior in this lounge, which forms just a tiny part of the overall living space.

The mansion's many reception rooms are packed with high-end luxury furnishings and statement lighting – just look at this magnificent dining room.

The interior segues beautifully into the property's outdoor spaces, which include manicured terrace gardens and a 10,000-square-foot (929sqm) sky deck accessed by a private elevator.

The giga-mansion also offers a huge 'auto gallery' that can showcase at least 30 cars, a 400-foot (122m) running track with a glass-walled view of the city, a gym, a spa, a full-service beauty salon (pictured), a library and numerous other billionaire-friendly amenities.

The ultimate entertaining pad, The One boasts a 40-seat movie theatre and a six-lane bowling alley. Coolest of all though is the huge indoor-outdoor nightclub complete with a dance floor, perfect for hosting the most glittering A-list parties.

When the mansion first hit the market before its completion, it was initially listed for £218 million ($295m) but failed to attract a buyer. After Niami filed for bankruptcy, the house was put up for auction and sold in March 2022 for a reduced £93 million ($126m).

The buyer was Richard Saghian, the CEO and founder of the online clothes retailer Fashion Nova, who beat four bidders from the United States and New Zealand to land his dream home. 

While it may resemble an upscale hotel, this sprawling property is reportedly Australia’s most expensive house and indeed “one of the great residences of the world in one of the great locations in the world”, according to Forbes Australia.

Wingadal, as the home is known, took eight years to design and construct and is the creation of celebrated architect Alec Tzannes, who described it as "a highlight of my career in residential design and architecture".

The home is designed on a truly grand scale – it's one of the largest waterfront estates in the country and enjoys spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

In total, the property benefits from 28,804 square feet (2,676sqm) of land and 322 feet (98m) of harbour frontage. Remarkably, in all that space, Wingadal only offers four bedrooms, although it does have an additional two-bedroom guest apartment.

The four-storey house’s primary function is to entertain. There's said to be space for some 500 guests in the home's main entertainment rooms, along with an underground car park that can hold 20 vehicles.

Other super-sized amenities include a 22-seat home theatre, two commercial-grade kitchens and a spacious swimming pool.

For the past 25 years, the home has been owned by John Symond, founder of mortgage brokers Aussie Home Loans.

“While being an exceptional family home, we have also enjoyed hosting many important events for charities and other worthwhile causes,” Symond said of the house, which is certainly scaled for some pretty spectacular events.

Wingadal sits on one of the most prestigious streets in Sydney, Wolsey Road on Point Piper, and boasts numerous celebrity neighbours including tech billionaire Scott Farquhar and actor Mark Wahlberg.

The home’s list price has not been advertised and is only available upon request, but it is anticipated to sell for over AU$200 million (£96m/$129.6m), which would make it the first property in Australia to do so.  

Previously listed for £218 million ($295m), which made it the most expensive home for sale in the US at the time, this spectacular nine-acre (3.6ha) compound in Naples, Florida, was most recently on the market for £155 million ($210m).

Listed with Coldwell Banker Realty, the sprawling compound, known as Gordon Pointe, is the ultimate multigenerational family retreat steeped in luxury.

A slice of paradise, the property is located within the exclusive Port Royal neighbourhood, a gated community on the glittering waterfront.

While the listing only depicts renderings to give an idea of what the existing properties could look like after a remodel, the private peninsula has the potential for multiple homes, including a main mansion and a guest house.

The existing two-storey homes standing today were constructed back in 1989. The guest house is modest with yellow stucco, columns and arches, so it's no surprise that the acreage is being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity.

Today, there's no shortage of space to accommodate a large brood. In total, Gordon Pointe offers 17,106 square feet (1,589sqm) of living space, including a proposed six bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.

There's also a private dock that can accommodate up to six boats and a yacht berth for easy access to the ocean. 

The estate is rich with natural beauty. There are 723 feet (220m) of beach frontage and 218 feet (66m) of bay frontage on the glittering Gulf of Mexico, making the home the pinnacle of privacy and relaxation.

One of Europe's most remarkable estates, Weissenhaus is a sprawling luxury compound situated in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. The property spans an enormous 185 acres (75ha) on the coastline of the glittering Baltic Sea and includes 40 buildings.

As of June 2025, the acreage was on the market with Sylt Sotheby's International Realty for €185 million, which translates to around £156 million ($212m).

Weissenhaus is named after the ivory-coloured manor house at the heart of the estate, pictured here. The roots of the grand home date back to its construction in the early 17th century by a local noble family. The building's original fabric was sadly destroyed in a fire in 1895, with the house we see today built on top of the surviving cellar 57 years later.

Inside, the manor offers 16 bedrooms, a cinema, a billiard lounge and a library, while outside there's a swimming pool.

The vast property is more akin to a private village than a residential home. Beyond the manor house, the grounds are peppered with homes and amenities, including this beautiful, rustic cottage shrouded in woodland. It's just one of the 40 buildings that were painstakingly restored in 2014.

The renovated space combines rural charm with modern luxuries and features a freestanding bathtub, an outdoor sauna and a private path to the beach.

Inside another of the revived buildings, a piano stands beneath a grand vaulted ceiling lined with original exposed beams and shiplap cladding. 

In total, the estate has 70 bedroom suites, along with an events venue and a recording studio. Given its scale, it's no surprise that Weissenhaus has been rented out as a private resort in the past and has plenty of potential as a lucrative business venture. However, it could also be the ultimate multigenerational family estate. 

The most impressive of Weissenhaus's amenities is the state-of-the-art spa, which is accessible from the main manor through an underground tunnel. The complex spans 27,000 square feet (2,508sqm) and includes an indoor swimming pool, as well as numerous saunas and steam rooms.

Elsewhere on the estate, there's over two miles (3.2km) of private beach to enjoy. It's rare to come across such an extraordinary private property that combines luxury living and spectacular natural beauty spots. 

Among the most expensive penthouses in the world, One Hyde Park’s penthouse boasts spectacular views out across one of London’s most famous parks.

The lavish penthouse offers a host of luxurious amenities, including a private gym, office spaces, entertainment centres and swimming pools – all for a staggering £175 million ($237m) price tag.

The five-bedroom penthouse stretches across the 10th and 11th floors of One Hyde Park, which has been billed as “one of the most exclusive and secure residential settlements in the world.”

The 18,000-square-foot (1,672sqm) space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and wraparound terraces to maximise the unobstructed views of Hyde Park. From this vantage point, it almost looks as though the home is floating above the treetops.

At the centre of the home, a 26-foot (8m) double-height reception area serves as the primary entertaining space, benefitting from an open floor plan that encompasses the kitchen, living room and dining room.

In the kitchen zone, sleek Gaggenau appliances and black granite combine to create an intensely modern, Japanese-inspired space, brightened by the natural light that floods in through the two-storey windows.

The Japanese influence continues in other parts of the home, with a beautiful breakfast room featuring shoji screens.

Elsewhere, the primary suite spans a staggering 2,300 square feet (214sqm) and, like most of the apartment, boasts breathtaking views of the parkland below. The suite features a wealth of opulent fixtures and includes two luxurious bathrooms fitted with Jacuzzi-style jet pools and large dressing rooms.

Additional luxury amenities include two studies, a private spa with a steam room, sauna and treatment room, a pool table, cocktail bar and home cinema.

With so many incredible features, you’d rarely want to leave the house – and yet the fabulous property comes with all of London on its doorstep.

A fantastical home that looks like a cross between a Mars mansion and a Bond villain lair, the 13,000-square-foot (1,207sqm) Le Palais Bulles – which translates as 'The Bubble Palace' – was designed by experimental Hungarian architect Antti Lovag and completed in 1989. 

Constructed over a period of 14 years, it was famously bought in 1992 by Italian-French fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

A French Riviera landmark, Le Palais Bulles has hosted a Christian Dior fashion show, as well as acting royalty like Pierce Brosnan and Marion Cotillard. It was also used as a location for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

Outside, the property is encircled by multiple terraces and patios, three round infinity pools and even a 500-seat amphitheatre.

Inside, the quirky home features a gigantic reception room and panoramic lounge filled with custom furniture, including a circular leather sofa that blends effortlessly into the space.

Elsewhere, Le Palais Bulles is fitted out with a spherical kitchen featuring sweeping countertops skillfully designed to fit the exact curve of the walls. A spherical dining booth sits snugly within the bay window, while a round skylight and porthole-style window flood the space with light. 

There are 11 bathrooms and 10 pod-like bedrooms, which are suitably psychedelic and in keeping with the home's geometry thanks to their circular beds.

In fact, stark straight lines are pretty much non-existent in the unique Côte d'Azur bubble home, which is possibly the most original home we've ever seen.

The property was listed back in 2017 via Christie's International Realty with an asking price of £331 million ($448m), making it the most expensive home for sale in Europe at the time, but sadly it failed to sell.

Following Cardin's death in 2020, the bizarre home came back onto the market for £280 million ($379m), according to British newspaper The Daily Mail. However, it's unclear whether it sold.

You really don't get much for your money in Hong Kong, one of the world's most expensive cities. And when space is at a premium, a big house is the best way of showcasing your wealth, making 24 Middle Gap Road the residential equivalent of driving a Lamborghini and wearing a Rolex.

Located in the highly sought-after Victoria Peak neighbourhood, the 6,200-square-foot mansion (576sqm) was on the market as of June 2025 for an astonishing £330 million ($446m) via Luxury Pulse Real Estate.

The four-bedroom house was built in 1991 and bears the hallmarks of a luxury family home: a double-height entrance hall with a statement chandelier, parquet flooring and a beautifully designed staircase with extra-large arched windows.

The grounds feature an attractive circular swimming pool and spacious gardens, which might be the biggest draw of all in a city built of tightly packed, high-rise apartment blocks.

Meanwhile, the open-plan lounge and dining room are modern and airy with a neutral palette of greys and whites.

It's noticeable that the scale of the interior accommodation on offer here is markedly smaller than the other grand properties in our round-up – a testament to the sky-high property prices in Hong Kong.

Elsewhere, the kitchen is streamlined and modern with a compact island and built-in appliances, but it is a little on the small side compared to some of the mega-mansions listed for half the asking price of this property. 

Located in Victoria Peak, an exclusive enclave across the water from the bustling centre of Hong Kong, it's clear that what you're paying for here is location.

The mansion also offers four-and-a-half bathrooms, a family room, a utility room and a maid's room. Outside, the garden stretches a generous 7,146 square feet (663sqm), plus there's a two-car garage on the property.

Encircled by the woodlands of Mount Cameron and the adjacent Aberdeen Country Park, the property offers plenty of privacy to a buyer with deep pockets.

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