Living Large: The 10 Most Extravagant Houses in the World

The 10 Most Extravagant Houses in the WorldSome people choose to live small, paring down to the essentials. But that's not for everyone. Let's take a look at the world's biggest homes, where no expense is spared and every luxurious whim is fulfilled. These homes offer features you didn't know you wanted and could definitely live without. One owner thought a 2-car carport might feel a bit cramped so he gave himself a 6-floor parking garage. Hmmm ...








Antilla, Mumbai
1. Antilla, Mumbai
This 400,000 square foot home contains a 6-floor parking garage that, as of now, nobody uses.


Time to Boogie
2. Time to Boogie
You would never have to leave this Connecticut mansion, because it even has a nightclub inside. Hello, homebodies!


90210 Pays Off
3. 90210 Pays Off
Besides the massive size, the Spelling Mansion is also famous for its gift wrapping room.


If Only It Had More Rooms
4. If Only It Had More Rooms
This 2,152,782 square foot palace contains 1,788 rooms with 257 bathrooms.

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For a Queen
5. For a Queen
Windsor Castle contains the famous Queen Mary's Doll House, which uses electricity and running water.


Villa Leopolda, France
6. Villa Leopolda, France
Villa Leopolda has 50 gardeners to tend to its 20 acres of land.


Ira Rennert's Mansion
7. Ira Rennert's Mansion
This little chateau has a total of 39 bathrooms. Imagine decorating all of those. Or running out of toilet paper in all of them ...


Who's That Microsoft Guy?
8. Who's That Microsoft Guy?
Oh yeah, Bill Gates. In his home you never have to leave your music behind, because it follows you from room to room on hidden speakers.

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Maison de L'Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida
9. Maison de L'Amitie, Palm Beach, Florida
Formerly Donald Trump's home, this house can fit 50 cars in the garage. You know, just in case.


Hala Ranch
10. Hala Ranch
Getting ready for date night would be taken to a whole new level with a barbershop and beauty salon in your home.

- By Jaime Morrison Curtis

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