5. Three Ponds: Called “Three Ponds” due to the fact that it has, er, three ponds (each stocks with an ample supply of fish, which are hopefully included in the home insurance), and the expansive grounds also house 14 different gardens, each with their own theme!
Price Tag: $75,000,000
4. Donald Trump Palace: Donald Trump owns this 18-bedroom waterfront palace. Situated in Florida, Trump says it’s location in Palm Beach is “the richest community in the world” and it doesn’t seem like he’s joking! We also doubt that he’s one to settle for cheap building insurance, either.
Price Tag: $125,000,000
3. Updown Court in Surrey, UK: With neighbors like Elton John and the Queen of England, Updown Court in Surrey, UK is going to be a rather decadent household. Containing 24 bedrooms, each with a marble en-suite bathroom, and an underground garage, the property is estimated to cost around £250,000 ($500,000) a month to run, not to mention the cost of the house insurance!
Price Tag: $140,000,000
2. Ira Rennert Mansion: The billionaire found of the Renco Group, Ira Rennert, owns a place in Sagaponack, New York, and at 63 acres of grounds, is considered by many to be the largest residential compound in the whole of America. The house itself has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, as well as the usual gigantic dining room, sport courts and bowling alley and contents insurance to cover it all.
Price Tag: $180,000,000
Finally
1. The Villa La Leopolda in Nice, France: Formerly the home of Bill Gates, but now belonging to really rather rich Roman Abramovich, the Villa La Leopolda in Nice, France. Its 10 acres of lush, garden-filled grounds require an astounding 50 gardeners to look after it along with the best home insurance that money can buy.
Price Tag: $398,350,000
