Most Expensive Celebrity Homes Around The World
Not just in India, but celebrities across the world have a deep love for real estate! In fact, celebrities have been driving luxury real estate market by purchasing homes which can match up to their net worth. Los Angeles, Hampton, London, Miami, Florida are some of the popular locations where these celebrity investors are flocking. While the homes they are buying goes well beyond the space they actually need, what makes these properties an incredible buy is its cost as well as the landscape it offers. Check out the list of most expensive real estate investments made by celebrites around the world-
Donald Trump - $125 Million
Source: NY Daily News
The President of the United States owns a plush 80,000 sq ft mansion in Florida, called Mar-A-Lago. The POTUS boasts his Florida property as a proof of his real estate acumen. This property includes a 40-car garage which is the largest in the entire state. This property has two guest houses, a private club, a spa and a business centre. It has 126 rooms and faces the Atlantic Ocean. Trump bought this property for $10 Million in 1985 and is valued for nothing less than $125 Million.
Oprah Winfrey- $85 Million
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The sprawling 23,000 sq ft property in Montecito, Calfornia was bought by Winfrey for $50 Million in 2004, which she redesigned in 2013. This estate has been one of the most beautiful homes in the state. With opulent interiors and impressive location, the property has been an eye-candy for onlookers.
Michael Jordon- $30 Million
Source: Realtor.com
This 56,000 sq ft mansion in Highland Park is owned by basketball star Michael Jordon. It has an indoor pool with a professional basketball court along with a movie theatre. It is up for sale and has been listed for less than half the original worth due to a bad market. The mansion has 9 bedrooms with 19 bathrooms with full-fledged gymnasium and well-decorated interiors.
Ellen DeGeneres - $49 Million
Source: Currb.com
Ellen DeGeneres owns a beautiful home in Beverly Hills which is spread over an area of 15,000 sq ft which has 9 bedroom and 4 garages. The home also has a private pond, private street and multiple fireplaces throughout the home. Other than this, DeGeneres and her partner also owned Brody House, an 11,511 sq ft residence in Los Angeles. Ellen has been known for collecting trophy properties across states and is a proud owner of a big mansion in Malibu and Santa Barbara. Glass walls, Vaulted ceiling, smooth-walled interiors give this mansion an expansive look.
Cher- $45 Million
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The very famous Amercian actress and singer, Cher owns a Pacific-facing residence in Malibu. The Italian Renaissance villa is spread over 16,000 sq ft area. The mansion adorns imported craft in interiors- rugs from Egypt, fireplace from Mexico, a six-foot Chandeliers, a balustrade and a tapestry. The landscaping has been done by the actress herself which is full of greenery of palm trees while an entrance features a pond with millions of fish inside.
Sachin Tendulkar
Our very own Sachin Tendulkar's palatial home on Perry Cross Road in Mumbai is a pre-independence Parsi villa spread over almost 9000 feet. The house is reported to be bought by Sachin for Rs. 39 crores plus renovation costs of almost Rs. 45 crores. It has five floors with one and half floor constructed underground.
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George Clooney
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney purchased a 25-room Italian villa located on the picturesque Lake Como in Italy. Reportedly bought for a whopping 11.7 million euros, the villa consists of a swimming pool, a garage and an outdoor theatre. Some parts of the blockbuster film Oceans Twelve starring George Clooney himself, were also filmed here.
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Julia Roberts
Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts' luxurious home in Malibu, California is also said to be very eco-friendly. The actress has reportedly spent a massive 15 million pounds on giving the house a 'green' makeover. The house is said to be purchased for 9.5 million dollars.
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John Travolta
Legendary megastar John Travolta's sprawling mansion in Florida is said to be valued at 4.9 million dollars. Catering to his flying obsession, the house has a runway with a Boeing 707 parked outside. The house also has a swimming pool and tastefully done interiors.
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With inputs from Tania Seth