With eye-watering price tags, lavish amenities and extravagant interiors that seem almost too good to be true, the world’s priciest properties were designed for those with billionaire bank accounts. From a historic palace in the heart of Cannes to a luxurious penthouse apartment in New York City, very few people could afford these dream homes. Click or scroll to step inside properties that only billionaires can buy…

Sydney penthouse, New South Wales, Australia: £53.1 million ($66.7m)Knight Frank

As far as luxurious penthouse apartments go, this one in central Sydney is up there with the best of them. Occupying the top two floors of the Crown Residences at One Barangaroo building, this property is lavish and exclusive in equal measure. The residential skyscraper is Australia’s first and only “fully integrated hospitality branded” complex and the penthouse is by far the finest unit in the building.

Sydney penthouse, New South Wales, Australia: £53.1 million ($66.7m)Knight Frank

Stretching more than 8,600 square feet, the high-altitude home was designed by world-renowned interior design firm, Meyer Davis Studio Interiors, and is decked out with the finest materials and fixtures, like state-of-the-art appliances and gleaming marble floors. Plus, its 20-foot floor-to-ceiling windows provide complete 360-degree vistas that encompass the Blue Mountains, the Sydney Opera House and the Pacific Ocean.

Sydney penthouse, New South Wales, Australia: £53.1 million ($66.7m)Knight Frank

The property comes equipped with a huge double-storey living room, a chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room, six bedrooms (each with ensuite bathrooms), a home office, a cinema room, a private plunge pool, a gym and over 538 square feet of open air space across three balconies. The exceptional master suite benefits from a dream walk-in closet, twin rainforest showers and a steam room. Plus, just look at that view!

Sydney penthouse, New South Wales, Australia: £53.1 million ($66.7m)Knight Frank

The apartment features a statement glass staircase that connects the two floors, as well as a private internal lift. What’s more, residents of the exclusive apartment complex can enjoy access to hotel-style services, including 24-hour concierge, valet parking, housekeeping and in-room dining. The residence also has plenty of resort facilities, including two pools, a six-star day spa and a tennis court, so you’d never need to leave home again. No wonder the place is listed for a cool AUD$100 million – that’s £53.1 million ($66.7m).

Bel-Air mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)Compass

Back in 2019, this 20,000-square-foot contemporary home in the Bel-Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles sold for £35.9 million ($45m), but now it’s back on the market for a hugely inflated £59.8 million ($75m). Built over five years by diamond manufacturer, Rafael Zakaria, the property is apparently currently owned by a member of the Saudi royal family. Dirt suggests it could be His Royal Highness, Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who sources say could be a direct descendent of Saudi Arabia’s late King Fahd, who was a multi-billionaire.

Bel-Air mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)Compass

Designed by Tag Front Architects in 2017, the bespoke home benefits from free-flowing interior spaces finished with retractable glass doors that can be operated at the touch of a button. The doors open the rooms up to the backyard and frame jaw-dropping views of the Santa Monica skyline, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.

Bel-Air mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)Compass

There’s a stunning living room with a dual-sided fireplace, a kitchen custom-designed by Italian artisans, nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Plus, every room is decked out with Portuguese limestone floors and Calacatta marble from Tuscany. Of course, the luxurious home is also filled with plenty of billionaire bling. There’s a 20-seat movie theatre, a wellness centre, a state-of-the-art gym and a tennis court.

Bel-Air mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)Compass

The home’s one-acre backyard is also home to endless viewing platforms and outdoor living spaces, as well as an incredible 250-foot infinity pool, which is one of the biggest in Los Angeles, according to Dirt.

Selling Sunset mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)The Oppenheim Group

Fans of Netlfix’s Selling Sunset might recognise this glitzy mansion. It featured on season two and three of the show and at the time was the most expensive listing The Oppenheim Group had ever had. Davina Potratz was given the task of off-loading the estate, which was developed by a Russian entrepreneur. Despite being advised against it, the owner refused to sell the house for anything less than £59.8 million ($75m). That was in 2019 and it’s been on the market ever since.

Selling Sunset mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)The Oppenheim Group

The newly built mansion spans just over 15,600 square feet and boasts soaring ceilings, walls of glass and meticulous attention to detail. The stylish interior includes a dramatic entrance hall, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, a movie theatre, gym and wine cellar.

Selling Sunset mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)The Oppenheim Group

The main house also offers seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, as well as a lavish owner’s suite with his-and-hers walk-in closets and bathrooms. There’s also a separate 2,690-square-foot guesthouse with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Selling Sunset mansion, California, USA: £59.8 million ($75m)The Oppenheim Group

Thanks to floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, every space is light-filled and offers a seamless flow to the garden. The living rooms are perfect for entertaining, while the yard is ideal for relaxation. It comes with an outdoor kitchen and dining zone, as well as one of the largest swimming pools in Beverly Hills. How’s that for fancy?

Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, UK: £75 million ($94m)Savills

Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a rare, gilded palace? Well, this one can be found in the English county of Buckinghamshire, in the quiet village of Denham. Nestled on its own 43-acre estate, the palatial property comes complete with a spectacular interior and, of course, a seriously eye-watering price tag of £75 million ($94m).

Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, UK: £75 million ($94m)Savills

Dating back to 1688, Denham Place is considered to be one of Britain’s most important country houses, according to the listing agents, Savills. Measuring a whopping 28,525 square feet, the Grade I-listed mansion was built in the classic William and Mary architectural style and was recently restored by award-winning architect Alexander Kravetz, alongside English Heritage and The Georgian Group to ensure historic accuracy – a process that took almost a decade.

Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, UK: £75 million ($94m)Savills

Like stepping back in time, every room is bursting with refined period details, such as 16-foot-high painted ceilings, tall sash windows, gilded accents and ornate plasterwork. There are 12 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 12 reception rooms and two kitchens. Yet there are also plenty of modern additions, too, including a lift to all floors, underfloor heating, integrated audio-visual systems and air conditioning. Offered fully furnished, the lucky new owner will gain all of the home’s antique furnishings.

Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, UK: £75 million ($94m)Savills

The residence has had notable former owners, too, including the Bonaparte Imperial family and the co-producer of the James Bond movies, Harry Saltzman. The mansion comes with plenty of unique extras as well, including a secret underground speakeasy with a painted barrel ceiling and a walnut bar. Plus, the property’s seemingly endless gardens were designed by the iconic English landscape architect, Capability Brown. So this is no ordinary home…

Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA: £79.4 million ($98.5m)Sotheby’s International Realty

Rancho Santa Fe can be found in an affluent coastal community in North San Diego County, California, and is enclosed by over 77 acres of land. Equipped with everything a billionaire could need to enjoy the ultimate outdoor lifestyle, this dreamy equestrian estate was truly made for a VIP. Let’s take a closer look…

Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA: £79.4 million ($98.5m)Sotheby’s International Realty

The property was designed by Marc Appleton as a luxurious horse farm and comes with a main, 15,000-square-foot residence with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Inside, you’ll find exposed ceiling beams, tiled floors, steel framed windows and doors, gorgeous European-style fireplaces and rustic furnishings.

Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA: £79.4 million ($98.5m)Sotheby’s International Realty

The ultimate VIP ranch, the estate also comes with state-of-the-art barns, including this stunning 27-stall stable. There are three sand arenas, a field of green pastures, two hot walkers, a six-horse walker, a grand prix field and private riding trails.

Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA: £79.4 million ($98.5m)Sotheby’s International Realty

The 77-acre property also benefits from a 15-acre, bass-filled lake, two detached guest houses and a six-unit apartment building, so all your friends and family could move in, too. The estate even has a private tennis court, a 25-foot lap pool and a recreation pavilion that’s home to a two-lane bowling alley. If you’ve fallen in love, then you’ll need £79.4 million ($98.5m) in the bank in order to snap up this incredible residence.

Gilded mansion, Caesarea, Israel: £87.9 million ($109m)Sotheby’s International Realty

Take one look at this mega-mansion and you’ll see it’s fit for royalty. Inspired by both Baroque and Rococo architecture, the mesmerising spread sits on almost three acres of land in the town of Caesarea in Israel and benefits from unbelievable views across the Mediterranean Sea. Originally listed for £201.6 million ($250m), the price was eventually dropped to the slightly more reasonable £87.9 million ($109m), but despite this, it still hasn’t attracted a buyer.

Gilded mansion, Caesarea, Israel: £87.9 million ($109m)Sotheby’s International Realty

Step inside the 75,347-square-foot home and you’ll be dazzled by colours and refined fixtures. The one-of-a-kind property is nothing short of amazing, kitted out with natural marble, onyx mosaics, 14-karat-gold mouldings, silk carpets and custom-made furnishings. The front door opens into this grand hallway, which really does set the tone for the rest of the interior, thanks to its endless gilded surfaces, crystal chandeliers and towering marble columns.

Gilded mansion, Caesarea, Israel: £87.9 million ($109m)Sotheby’s International Realty

As you’d expect, the incredible home has plenty of formal living spaces, including a 2,152-square-foot living room, a huge gilded kitchen, a formal dining room and a bar. There are a number of high-end amenities, too, including a private spa and a fitness room. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, while the sprawling master suite boasts not one but two ensuites, dual walk-in wardrobes and two dressing areas.

Gilded mansion, Caesarea, Israel: £87.9 million ($109m)Sotheby’s International Realty

Other luxurious amenities include a wine room, a billiard hall, a 4K movie theatre, a spectacular indoor swimming pool and eco-friendly, energy-saving systems. Outside, the grounds are a world of their own, offering landscaped gardens, two fountains with Roman sculptures and an outdoor pool with a built-in television. It’s really no wonder this is one of the most expensive properties in the world.

Umm Suqeim Villa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: £100.9 million ($125.1m)Christie’s International Real Estate

Known as the Umm Suqeim Villa, this state-of-the-art property is situated in the heart of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and has been meticulously crafted to cater to the owner’s every whim. Priced at £100.9 million ($125.1m), the gorgeous glass house measures 22,925 square feet and comes fully furnished, so all the buyer will need to do is pack their toothbrush.

Umm Suqeim Villa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: £100.9 million ($125.1m)Christie’s International Real Estate

With six bedrooms, the luxe villa epitomises luxury living, combining traditional Khaleeji style with plenty of contemporary elements, including an amazing art collection by celebrated Lebanese artist, Ayman Baalbaki – in fact, the home is described by the listing agents, Christie’s International Real Estate, as “Dubai’s preeminent art collectors’ home”.

Umm Suqeim Villa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: £100.9 million ($125.1m)Christie’s International Real Estate

The property was designed by Viktor Udzenija Architecture + Design and commissioned by a prominent Dubai family. A reinterpretation of a traditional Arabic courtyard house, the modern home is ultra-private, with all the rooms set on the ground floor in order to minimise exposure. However, most of the rooms open up to the exterior courtyard garden, where an illuminated pool, sunken seating area and sunbathing deck can be found.

Umm Suqeim Villa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: £100.9 million ($125.1m)Christie’s International Real Estate

As for interior design, the home has floor-to-ceiling windows, Italian travertine stone walls and floors, gilded bathroom tiles and even a handmade crystal dining table. There are six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a gym, staff quarters and a 12-car underground garage. The award-winning pad was featured in Vogue Middle East, so it isn’t hard to believe it comes with such an extravagant price tag.

Palais Vénitien, Cote d’Azur, France: £103.4 million ($128.4m)Knight Frank

Named Palais Vénitien, this dreamy estate is positioned moments from the azure waters of Cannes, a glistening resort town on the French Riviera. For sale via Knight Frank for a hefty €120 million – that’s £103.4 million ($128.4m), the incredible property was recently redesigned by the interior experts at Cogemad, resulting in living areas overflowing with monumental columns, exquisite mouldings, gilded Venetian details and crystal chandeliers.

Palais Vénitien, Cote d’Azur, France: £103.4 million ($128.4m)Knight Frank

The historic home is considered to be one of the finest in the Cote d’Azur and its impressive interior stretches a staggering 32,291 square feet. Every single room is completely mesmerising. There are endless formal living areas – eight to be exact – as well as nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a seriously huge kitchen.

Palais Vénitien, Cote d’Azur, France: £103.4 million ($128.4m)Knight Frank

Despite being extremely traditional in terms of interior design, the home has plenty of modern elements, too. The mammoth basement, for example, is akin to a private nightclub and comes equipped with a bar, a dancefloor, velvet seating and professional lighting, which makes this home a true party pad.