The most expensive homes you can buy in 28 countries

By Mary Hanbury From Business Insider

Hidden behind discreet entrances, imposing gates, and even dense jungle vegetation are some of the most exclusive properties in the world.

Point2Homes, an international real estate listings database, compiled a list of the most expensive homes you can buy in 28 different countries.

From a palatial dwelling in Russia to a tropical paradise in Costa Rica, these pricey properties are pretty incredible.

ANDORRA: This six-bedroom property nestled in the mountains of Andorra is currently on the market for $29.9 million. The house comes with several outbuildings, including a horse barn. It’s also minutes from the ski slopes.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

AUSTRALIA: This $75 million property, located three miles outside of Sydney, has been owned by the same family for four generations. It has seven bedrooms and its own stretch of private beach.
Christie’s
Source: Christie’s

BARBADOS: For $125 million you can buy this 20-bedroom mega-mansion. There’s enough underground parking for 18 cars, and it has its own spa, health club, and coffee shop.
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Source: Point2Homes

BRAZIL: São Paulo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that this stately four-bedroom will cost you a pretty penny, coming in at $20.8 million. You get almost 20,000 square feet, including a massive dining room and library.
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Source: Sotheby’s

CANADA: For $48 million, this is one of Vancouver’s largest waterfront estates, with panoramic ocean views and 10,000 square feet of English mansion-style living surrounded by mature cedars.
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Source: Invidiata

CHILE: You don’t get much more spectacular views than at Fundo Renihue, a five-bedroom home in the middle of the Pumalin Park Sanctuary. $10.5 million doesn’t sound so steep after all.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

CHINA: This three-story Beijing home is going for $58 million. It comes with six bedrooms and three living rooms.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

COSTA RICA: This three-villa jungle retreat is owned by actor Mel Gibson. It’s nestled in the hills above the Pacific Ocean and is on the market for $29.7 million.
Christie’s
Source: Christie’s

FRANCE: If you’re looking for a home that truly stands out, this property is your best bet. But be prepared to pay for it, as it’s currently on the market for $390 million. Overlooking the bay of Cannes on the Cote D’Azur, the so-called “Bubble Palace” is also in one of the world’s most exclusive locations.
BF Images/Michaël Zingraf Real Estate Christie’s
Source: Christie’s

GERMANY: In one of Munich’s most desirable neighborhoods, this 20-room mansion comes with a spa, fitness center, and wine room. It’s currently on the market for $21.4 million.
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Source: Wangenheim

GREECE: This luxurious seven-bedroom property in Argolis, on Greece’s mainland, has exclusive access to the Sargonic Gulf’s crystal waters via three private beaches. It’s built to look like a French country home and costs $21.3 million.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

INDIA: This stately New Delhi colonial villa is priced at $29.8 million for five bedrooms on a lush, five-acre parcel. Marble floors, servants’ quarters, an entrance rotunda, and a pool complete the picture.
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Source: Sotheby’s

IRELAND: This 5,000-acre estate has an 18th-century mansion at its center. The $29.9 million price tag includes all of the land, this house, and seven estate cottages.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

ISRAEL: This ultra-sleek villa is fully decked out: Versace designs are scattered throughout the house, and you’ll find 24-carat gold tiles in the master bathroom. No wonder it costs $33 million.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

ITALY: Once the residence of a Grand Duke of Tuscany, this Italian mansion is now on the market for $69.2 million.
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Source: House 24

JAPAN: This four-bedroom home in Tokyo will set you back $9 million. It’s contemporary and sleek with an inner courtyard from which natural sunlight streams in.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

MEXICO: In the middle of a UNESCO nature reserve, Hacienda Palancar has the luxury of being surrounded by acres and acres of lush land. It has 13 bedrooms spread across five villas and costs $30 million.
Christies’s
Source: Christie’s

MONACO: Have you ever wanted a luxury Monaco penthouse? For $55.4 million, this could be yours. It comes with four bedrooms and a large outdoor garden roof area.
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Source: Lepidus

NORWAY: This mega three-story mansion has sprawling views across the northern Norwegian island of Nesøya. The rooms are outfitted in Versace Home, and it has a private underground garage. Not bad for a mere $6.7 million.
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Source: Finn

PHILIPPINES: Located on one of the Philippines’ most picturesque islands, this property is part of the Amanpulo resort. For $12 million, you’ll get four, one-bedroom casitas, all with sea views.
Christie’s
Source: Christie’s

RUSSIA: This Skolkovo country house found just outside Moscow is on the market for $80 million. It’s an over-the-top city escape with decadent interiors fit for royalty. An indoor pool, entrance rotunda, and tree-lined drive add to the look.
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Source: Knight Frank

SOUTH AFRICA: Location is everything here. For $10 million, you’ll enjoy some incredible views across the Western Cape of South Arica.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

SPAIN: If you’ve ever wondered what kind of a house $85 million will buy you, now you know. This Marbella mansion comes with 10 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a private cinema, medical room, and a pool with a cascading waterfall.
Prime Property Marbella
Source: Prime Property Marbella

SWITZERLAND: This 15th-century chateau is listed for a cool $37.9 million. But luckily, it’s a gem. It has nine bedrooms and comes with a pool and equestrian area.
Sotheby’s
Source: Sotheby’s

TURKEY: This 23-bedroom mansion is right on the banks of the Bosphorus river in Istanbul. It was built in the second half of the 19th century for a former general of the Ottoman Dynasty. It’s currently on the market for $95 million.
Ayikcan Real Estate
Source: AYIKCAN Real Estate

UNITED KINGDOM: In the heart of London’s chic Knightsbridge neighborhood is a residential building operated by the Mandarin Oriental hotel. On the seventh floor is this spacious five-bedroom flat designed by the property tycoon Candy brothers and available for $68 million.
Knight Frank
Source: Knight Frank

UNITED STATES: It doesn’t get much more luxurious than this, hence the hefty $250 million price tag. This Bel Air mansion has 12 massive bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, three kitchens, five bars, a spa, infinity pool, and bowling alley.
Christie’s
Source: Christie’s

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