The houses you see in movies can make you believe that the world is a big place. But when it comes to the biggest and most impressive houses in the world, you might be surprised by which is number one on our list.
Here are our top ten biggest houses of all time — as well as some bonus facts about them. So sit back, relax and enjoy!
Top 10 Biggest Houses in the World
10/10 Xanadu 2.0
- Where- USA
- Area- 66,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Bill Gates
- Cost- $65 million
The name may sound unusual but this mansion is pure bliss. Built on Washington’s Medina around Lake Washington, this house is full of greenery and gives a cottage-style vibe.
It’s so big that an entire colony can be built here. But Xanadu 2.0 is made for just one family and has a giant swimming pool of 18 m. Whoa, That’s really giant!
Not just that, the pool has an underwater music system. A 1000-sq ft dining room and 2500 sq ft gym make Xanadu 2.0 truly lavish. Well, that makes us wonder who owns this house.
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9/10. Lynnewood Hall
- Where- Pennsylvania, USA
- Area- 70,000 sq. ft
- Owner– First Korean Church of New York founded by Richard Yoon
- Cost- $8 million
Though it is one of the top ten biggest houses in the world, Lynnewood Hall is the largest haunted house too.
There’s an unfortunate story behind this 110-room mansion. The original owner of Lynnewood was Peter A.B. Widener (an industrial tycoon) who wanted a Neo-classical revival-style home.
However, the home experienced a series of tragic events starting with the death of the owner’s wife, and later, his son died in the Titanic tragedy.
He left the townhouse selling the home to Richard Yoon.
8/10. Chateau Pensmore
- Where- USA
- Area- 72,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Steven T.Huff, an American astrophysicist, philanthropist, multi-millionaire, and inventor
- Cost- $10 million
A home is the safest place on the earth and this mansion in the USA abides by it. Chateau Pensmore cannot be hurt by earthquakes, bomb blasts, or tornados.
Plus it saves energy whilst making it the safest place in the country. In fact, the construction of Pensmore was an experiment to build a foolproof home in a tornado-prone area.
For unversed, Pensmore can survive for 2000 years. With all that, it’s truly a super home and the right blend of modern construction techniques and architecture.
Wondering how big it is? The house has 13 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms including a museum space and a testing center too.
7/10. Villa Leopolda
- Where- France
- Area- 80,000 sq ft
- Owner- Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov bought it in 2008
- Cost- $750 million
This lavish mansion on the French Riviera sees many owners ever since its construction was completed. It was even featured in Hollywood movies- The Red Shoes, To Catch a Thief.
Due to its unique architecture and massive space, the villa also served as a military hospital during WWI. Today, Villa Leopolda is not just Europe’s but also one of the world’s biggest houses.
There are 2 guest houses with an enormous garden, more than 10 bedrooms and bathrooms, a helipad, a swimming pool, and an outdoor kitchen.
6/10. Versailles Mansion
- Where- Florida
- Area- 90,000 sq ft
- Owner- Founder of Westgate Resorts, David Siegel
- Cost- Over $100 million
Versailles is said to be one of the biggest houses in the world as the mansion is still under construction. Unfortunately, the mansion recently got a major setback because of hurricane Ian.
Several areas of Versailles are severely damaged costing it worth $10 million more. Despite all that, its owners are determined to continue its construction and make it the largest single home in America.
They even did a documentary film titled The Queen of Versailles in 2012 talking about their dream home.
Once completed, the mansion will have:
• 9 kitchens
• 14 bedrooms
• 5 pools including 3 indoor and 2 outdoor
• A ballroom where 1000 people can dance
• Movie theatre
• Storage room for keeping 20,000 wine bottles
• Two tennis courts and a fish aquarium
• 2-lane bowling alley and a baseball area
• Garage with a capacity of 30 cars
• Two elevators out of which one is painted in gold
David and his wife are going to live along with their 10 biological kids and 2 adopted children in Versailles.
5/10. Witanhurst
- Where- London
- Area- 90,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Russian businessman Andrey Guryev
- Cost- £300 million
Buckingham Palace is undoubtedly the biggest house in London. But, when you ask about the private enormous property on the land it is Witanhurst Mansion.
The house is 600 times exorbitant than average homes in London. There are more than 60 rooms and 20 bedrooms with specific decorations for the guests.
With a recent extension, Witanhurst now has a sauna, massage parlour, swimming pool, double storey movie theatre, and more.
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4/10. The One
- Where- Los Angeles
- Area- 105,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Nile Niamia, a real estate developer and film producer
- Cost- $225 million
Initially, The One was hoped to be the most expensive home in the world but its owners are settled to half of the actual selling price due to debt.
Nevertheless, this sprawling mansion is one of the biggest houses in the world. What’s inside it will leave you shocked and it’s not the same as others on our list.
The One has:
• 21 bedrooms and 42 bathrooms
• A dining room with a thousand-bottle wine cellar
• A hair and beauty salon
• An entertainment room with a bar and a bowling alley
• A private nightclub and a 50-seat movie theatre
• A private library with a balcony
• One indoor pool with mirrored ceiling and two outdoor swimming pools ( a rooftop deck and a floating lounge pool)
• A guest house with 3 massive bedrooms
It is sad to hear that the owners of The One are not going to live in this beautiful and huge home. Because the mansion is on sale due to a loan default case.
See inside of The One Bel Air here.
3/10. Safra Mansion
- Where- Brazil
- Area- 117,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Second richest Brazilian Safra
Not all the biggest houses in the world are in the USA, Brazil has one too. Safra in Sao Paulo is extremely big and has rooms more than all the mansions listed above.
Around 130 people can stay in Safra and enjoy the bath in lavish indoor and outdoor pools.
2/10. Antilia
- Where- Mumbai, India
- Area- 400,000 sq. ft
- Owner- Mukesh Ambani
- Cost- $2.6 billion
Mukesh Ambani is not only one of the richest billionaires in the world but also the owner of the most expensive home in the world.
His Mumbai house Antilia, named after a mythological island, is the biggest house in India and the second biggest in the world. It has 27 stories with all the world-class amenities you have ever thought of.
Moreover, it has enough space to land helicopters and a garage for 168 cars along with a theatre of 50-seats capacity. Nine high-speed elevators can take you to any floor of Antilia.
There’s a terrace garden, a ballroom, a swimming pool, a snow room, a health center, and a temple within the house.
Antilia is not just enormous and beautiful, it is also strong and capable to withstand earthquakes of 8 magnitudes.
1/10. Istana Nurul Iman Palace
- Where- Brunei
- Area- 2.15 million sq. ft
- Owner- Sultan of Brunei
- Cost- 1.5 billion Baht
The world’s biggest house is a fairytale home and is in Brunei owned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. It’s bigger than your expectations and has a 22-carat golden dome.
The palace has over 1000 rooms and even a mosque with a capacity of 1500 people. From horse stables, swimming pools, and a banquet hall, to 110 car garages for 17,000 cars, the palace has it all.
Though it is the world’s largest residential palace, Istana Nurul Iman is also a place for hosting government functions.
Undoubtedly, the palace is a must-visit attraction in Brunei. You can see this architectural marvel during the Eid-ul-Fitr when the place is open to the public.