Everyone aspires to own all the luxury of this world, and the most aspired of them is living big, the huge glass windows opening to a scenic view of the city where the world seems smaller from a sky-high penthouse. The penthouses are very much the habitat of the elites who own a part of the world capital. Here we bring you the list of the top 10 most expensive penthouses in the world.
If you always wanted to live on top of the world then a penthouse is exactly what it will take to live your dream to reality. A penthouse is a highly-build apartment or mansion on the highest floor of a building or tower and is equipped with lavish interiors, furniture, a garden, a swimming pool and more. All of this living on the top of the city grasping the most elite view without moving around the countryside.
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Let’s dive into the list of most expensive penthouses in the world-
1. Odeon Tower Penthouse, Monaco – $440 Million
Odeon Tower Penthouse is situated in Monaco. To the surprise that the most expensive penthouse could be found in the second smallest country of the world and not London or New York, itself makes it special. Built on the top of Tour Oéon skyscraper, the tallest residential building in Europe, is one of the few newly built buildings in Monaco.
This penthouse has an area of 33,500 square feet of living species spread across five storeys with all the needs, necessities and luxury of the world including a gym, sauna, cinema, library, bar, billiard room and whatnot. Diving into the infinity pool alongside the penthouse can provide you with the most beautiful view in Morocco. The Odeon Tower Penthouse is the most expensive in the world by a margin of 440 million US dollars.
2. Penthouse D, One Hyde Park, London – $237 Million
One Hyde Park is one of the most elite apartment complexes in the world built recently in the heart of London, the Knightsbridge area. The residents are undoubtedly the wealthiest personalities of London as the whole project cost nearly $2 billion to complete. Penthouse D, the one among all 4 penthouses on the top of this building is the most expensive penthouse in Britain owned by a European Billionaire who purchased it by paying $237 million.
To the surprise, this hefty cost only includes the penthouse with a highly equipped swimming pool and no added perks for interiors and furnishings. Definitely lack of furnishing isn’t a concern when you can pay $237 million in one go.
3. Ritz-Carlton Penthouse, New York – $118 Million
Ritz-Carlton Penthouse is another royal destination of elites which is situated in New York. The $118 million penthouse rises high in the sky with 15,434 square feet of living space. The view is ecstatic as the sunlight enters early directly through the glass windows.
It’s a multi-floored penthouse and an additional 2,193 square feet terrace comes all along with the $118 million payment.
4. Woolworth Tower Residence, New York – $110 Million
Another elite habitat, The Woolworth Tower Residence is a penthouse located in New York and costs a whopping $110 million. The fourth most expensive penthouse in the world was once used to be the biggest and tallest building in the world.
Equipped with all the facilities of the world, this penthouse includes a sauna, a spa, a fitness studio and a wine cellar. To its uniqueness, every resident of this penthouse gets their 185-bottle wine locker. Along with all the worldly pleasures, Woolworth Tower Residence holds an architectural value as well.
5. House No. 1, The Peak, Hong-Kong – $102 Million
The Peak is an area in Hong Kong highly preferred for the elites and riches, as the area includes many expensive penthouses including the world’s 5th most expensive penthouse, House No. 1.
The House No. 1 penthouse is developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties who ensured all the luxury inside this one home with a private swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, a garden, a jacuzzi and more. The highest point of this penthouse can provide you with a beautiful view of Victoria Bay. This penthouse costs 102 million US dollars for all of this.
6. CitySpire Penthouse, New York – $100 Million
CitySpire Penthouse is a very artistic habitat to live in as the octagon shape of this architecture gives it an insightful view all around. Adding more to its value, the interiors of this lavish home are designed by the very famous designer Juan Pablo Molyneux. The decorations are highly inspired by the Roman Villa.
The huge 8,000 square foot penthouse is across three floors with a separate guest apartment. The highlighting features of this penthouse is a huge dining room, art gallery, media room and storage of up to 1,000 bottles of wine. Standing 6th on the list, this house brings art to your way of living.
7. 432 Park Avenue Penthouse, New York – $95 Million
Surely, New York pleases the most to the elites as another of the world’s most expensive penthouses is situated here only. The 432 Park Avenue Penthouse is on the top of the tallest building in Manhattan. Hanging high up in the sky 1200 feet away from the land, this penthouse has huge 10-foot by 10-foot windows to provide all the beautiful American views.
With this 95 million dollars penthouse you get oak floorings, marble worktops, heated bathroom floors, a gym, a 75-foot swimming pool, a spa, a climate-control wine cellar and everything else that a lavish lifestyle requires.
8. One57 Penthouse, New York – $90 Million
Situated above Central Park, New York on the top of a 90-storey building, the One57 Penthouse is a lavish duplex of 10925,37 square feet with 6 bedrooms and a 55,7 feet wide huge salon.
The view from this architecture is just breathtaking with its ceiling windows.
It also includes a swimming pool and a rare glass-enclosed garden. Costing roughly around 90 million US dollars, this penthouse is the aspiration of many of the billionaires.
9. 15 Central Park West Penthouse, New York – $88 Million
Not to be surprised as another entry in this list from Central Park, New York. The 15 Central Park West Penthouse is another star in the stellar residences of Manhattan.
The 6,744- square foot includes 10 rooms with 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces and a 2000 square foot terrace. The penthouse was purchased for 88 million US dollars back in 2011 by the daughter of billionaire Dmitry Rybobolev.
10. Dome Penthouse at the Plaza, New York – $80 Million
The tenth most expensive penthouse in the world also belongs to New York as the Dome Penthouse, which was built in 1907. The historical penthouse was owned by the fashion legend Tommy Hilfiger which only adds more stars to this iconic destination.
Recently renovated, the interiors of this penthouse are equipped with the art collections of Tommy Hilfiger. The sight from this penthouse gives the best possible view of New York City. With all the worths and values, the Dome Penthouse costs 80 million US dollars.
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