FX.co ★ Five most expensive real estates in the world

Luxury Defined, provided by one of the largest real estate companies Christie's International Real Estate (CIRE), over the past year has sold 11% more residential luxury property than in 2016. Demand for objects worth more than $1 million has grown significantly, experts say. They offer to get acquainted with the most popular of these houses and apartments located in different parts of the world.

Mount Nicholson Villa ($149 million)

Mount Nicholson villa, located in the prestigious Peak District (Hong Kong), has 4 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a private garden and an elevator. The house offers a picturesque view of the famous Victoria Bay. The house was sold for $149 million to an anonymous buyer. The price of the villa is $16,000 per square meter, its total area is 836 square meters.

199 Knightsbridge Apartment ($120 million)

Luxury apartment in the UK has become the most expensive real estate ever registered in the Land Register of England. Ashley Tabor, the head of Capital FM corporation, became a new owner of real estate in the heart of London. The total area of the apartment sold for $120 million is 232 square meters.

432 Park Avenue Penthouse ($91 million)

The expensive penthouse, located in New York, occupies three floors, from 92nd to 95th. It is part of an impressive skyscraper. The penthouse is furnished with vintage objects, decorated with Venetian fireplaces, works of contemporary artists and designer interior items. The windows overlook the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. The total area of housing amounts to 1,106 square meters.

Bel Air Mansion ($90 million)

The elite mansion, sold for $90 million, is located in the Bel Air complex in Los Angeles. The house includes two master bedrooms, 10 guest bedrooms, two wine cellars, a bowling, indoor and outdoor cinemas. Near the house, there is a garden in which you can find a relaxation area, a fitness center, a 25-meter pool overlooking Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the building is 2,787 square meters.

Henderson Land Penthouse ($67 million)

Elite housing, sold for $67 million in 2017 in Hong Kong, was the fourth most expensive real estate in Asia. In Henderson Land, in addition to the landscaped interior of 461 square meters, there are private parking spaces. The apartment is located on the 46th floor with a private roof. The windows offer stunning views of Victoria Harbor. In the penthouse, a private pool can also be found.