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Top 10 Most Expensive Homes
 #1 Updown Court

The Most Expensive House in the World Updown Court is located in Windlesham of Surrey, England. This private property quotes a staggering price of $139 million and it is hailed as the largest and costliest among upgraded residences. Constructed in the 19th century, this is one of finest property to be named in the same breath with Savills and Hamptons International, UK. It came into being after the actual Updown Court belonging to the Egyptian Prince Sami Gayed was scarred by a fire accident of 1987. 

The initiatives for the reconstruction were undertaken by the property developer Leslie Allen-Vercoe. He bought the charred remains of the grand palace and invested $60 million for its facelift. What his dedicated efforts resulted into you can see today in the marvelous double staircase, grey-slated rooftops, honey-colored bathroom granite and green Guatemalan marble. No wonder it is classified as the ‘Californian Neo-classical’ by The Times.

Striking features of Updown Court

The splendid double staircase of this mansion is designed upon the property of Versace. Its special features would include 24 classy bedrooms with attached marble baths, a heated marble driveway, wine cellar, an array of 30 distinct categories of imported Italian marble, underground garage and expansive terraces. If you are an entertainment freak, you will love the provisions of two-lane bowling alley, floodlit tennis court, squash court and five swimming pools.

The mansion consists of separate penthouse floor and an illustrious first floor for accommodating more than one family. You will be amazed to know that the Updown Court is vaster than the Buckingham Palace. The properties of the Queen of England and that of Elton John are just round the corner. As opposed to these mansions, Updown Court is considered synonymous with a whole lot of entertainment and hence, a lighter mode of life.

Most Expensive House in the World