2010-11-19 10:24
Voiceware 
Text 
- Hyundai Group picked as prime bidder for Hyundai Engineering
- Girls’ Generation may testify over contract before fair trade body
- Shanghai apartment fire kills at least 53, hospitalizes 70
- Shanghai apartment fire kills at least 53, hospitalizes 70
- South Korea, Peru sign preliminary free trade agreement
- (Weird World- 3)
- [Tidbit] Polish woman uses her bikini photos as election campaign tool
- Artist spruces up luxury bags with unique touches
- [Tidbit] Politician plans to strip naked in a bit to attract votes
- Korea wins three more shooting gold medals
Antilla, Mumbai
$1 billion
Antilla Mumbai is currently the most expensive house in the world. Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man is the owner of this massive 27- story building. Mukesh is a chairman of Reliance Industries, with a net worth of $27 billion. The building is named Antilla, after the mythical Atlantic island. The building has three helipads, nine elevators, a cinema, a crystal-bedecked ballroom, safe rooms and three floors of parking space.
Villa Leopolda, Cote d’Azur, France
$525 million
Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, known as the 24th richest man in the world owns this elegant cream-colored villa. It was originally built by King Leopold II of Belgium at the beginning of 1900.
One Hyde Park- The Penthouse, London
$200 million
Penthouse in London is dubbed the world’s most expensive apartment where A-list stars and billionaires are residents. This super-expensive apartment features bullet-proof windows and purified air systems. Everyone in site will have access to an underground passage leading to the nearby Mandarin Oriental hotel. This posh apartment also features 24-hour room service.
Fairfield Pond, the Hamptons, New York
$170 million
Fairfield Pond is a beachfront home featuring 29 bedrooms, five sport courts, a bowling alley and a hot tub worth $150,000. This beautiful Mediterranean-style villa is owned by Ira Rennert, an American investor and business man.
Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills
$165 million
Hearst Mansion was previously owned by media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Hearst Mansion has 29 bedrooms, disco, private cinema, three swimming pools and two tennis courts. It is claimed that President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie spent part of their honeymoon in this mansion. Afterwards, Hearst Mansion was also used as Kennedy’s California campaign headquarters.
Franchuk Villa, Kensington, United Kingdom
$161 million
Until 1997, Franchuk villa was known as Victorian villa which was a girls’ preparatory school. Elena Franchuk, a Ukrainian businesswoman and philanthropist, is the current owner of the house. After the Ukrainian business woman refurbished the house at an estimated $16 million, it has been named the Franchuk Villa. The house features underground swimming pool, gym, sauna and cinema.
The Pinnacle, Montana
$150 million
The Manor was built in 1998 and is the largest home in Los Angeles country. This French-chateau style has 123 rooms. Other great facilities include an indoor skating rink, multiple pools, three kitchens, sport courts, private orchard and a bowling alley.
Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey, United Kingdom
$139 million
This magnificent villa in United Kingdom is larger in area than both the royal residences of Hampton Court Palace or Buckingham Palace. This villa is known as one of the most luxurious mansion in the world and features 22 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms.
Dracula’s Castle, Romania
$135 million
The Dracula’s Castle is also known as Bran Castle, which is near the village of Brasov, in Transylvania, a part of Northern Romania. The Dracula’s Castle has been built in 14th century, and features 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms filled with antiques and historical artifacts. Currently, it is a popular national monument and museum in Romania. This castle has been a residence of royalty, military and Vlad Tepes, upon whom the fictional character Dracula is based.
By Moon Ye-bin (yebinm@heraldm.com)
Intern reporter
Edited by Robert York
 |
|
(Youtube) |
$1 billion
Antilla Mumbai is currently the most expensive house in the world. Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man is the owner of this massive 27- story building. Mukesh is a chairman of Reliance Industries, with a net worth of $27 billion. The building is named Antilla, after the mythical Atlantic island. The building has three helipads, nine elevators, a cinema, a crystal-bedecked ballroom, safe rooms and three floors of parking space.
Villa Leopolda, Cote d’Azur, France
 |
|
(Youtube) |
$525 million
Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, known as the 24th richest man in the world owns this elegant cream-colored villa. It was originally built by King Leopold II of Belgium at the beginning of 1900.
One Hyde Park- The Penthouse, London
 |
|
(Bloomberg) |
$200 million
Penthouse in London is dubbed the world’s most expensive apartment where A-list stars and billionaires are residents. This super-expensive apartment features bullet-proof windows and purified air systems. Everyone in site will have access to an underground passage leading to the nearby Mandarin Oriental hotel. This posh apartment also features 24-hour room service.
Fairfield Pond, the Hamptons, New York
 |
| (captured from Bilionaire Times) |
$170 million
Fairfield Pond is a beachfront home featuring 29 bedrooms, five sport courts, a bowling alley and a hot tub worth $150,000. This beautiful Mediterranean-style villa is owned by Ira Rennert, an American investor and business man.
Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills
 |
| (MCT) |
$165 million
Hearst Mansion was previously owned by media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Hearst Mansion has 29 bedrooms, disco, private cinema, three swimming pools and two tennis courts. It is claimed that President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie spent part of their honeymoon in this mansion. Afterwards, Hearst Mansion was also used as Kennedy’s California campaign headquarters.
Franchuk Villa, Kensington, United Kingdom
 |
| (captured from thisislondon.co.uk) |
$161 million
Until 1997, Franchuk villa was known as Victorian villa which was a girls’ preparatory school. Elena Franchuk, a Ukrainian businesswoman and philanthropist, is the current owner of the house. After the Ukrainian business woman refurbished the house at an estimated $16 million, it has been named the Franchuk Villa. The house features underground swimming pool, gym, sauna and cinema.
The Pinnacle, Montana
 |
| (captured from Billionaire Times) |
$155 million
Yellowstone Club has been built as an exclusive billionaire only private ski and golf resort in Montana. The owner of the home Time and Edra Blixseth has added heated flooring throughout the house that stretches all the way to the heated driveway as well as fire places in all bathrooms. There is a huge wine cellar, in and outdoor pool, gym and massage room.
The Manor, Los Angeles
 |
| (Youtube) |
$150 million
The Manor was built in 1998 and is the largest home in Los Angeles country. This French-chateau style has 123 rooms. Other great facilities include an indoor skating rink, multiple pools, three kitchens, sport courts, private orchard and a bowling alley.
Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey, United Kingdom
 |
| (Youtube) |
$139 million
This magnificent villa in United Kingdom is larger in area than both the royal residences of Hampton Court Palace or Buckingham Palace. This villa is known as one of the most luxurious mansion in the world and features 22 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms.
Dracula’s Castle, Romania
 |
| (Bloomgberg) |
$135 million
The Dracula’s Castle is also known as Bran Castle, which is near the village of Brasov, in Transylvania, a part of Northern Romania. The Dracula’s Castle has been built in 14th century, and features 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms filled with antiques and historical artifacts. Currently, it is a popular national monument and museum in Romania. This castle has been a residence of royalty, military and Vlad Tepes, upon whom the fictional character Dracula is based.
By Moon Ye-bin (yebinm@heraldm.com)
Intern reporter
Edited by Robert York