What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words "the best house in the world"? I'd venture to guess that it's the place where your parents live. However, the best doesn't always mean "the most beautiful."
Whether you're a traditionalist who loves epic castles or a modernist who appreciates the clean lines of minimalism, our selection of the world's most beautiful homes has an option to suit your taste.
10. Updown Court, England
This private residence, located just outside of London, is actually larger than Buckingham Palace. Yes, there is a man in good old England who owns a house larger than the Queen of England.
The 103-room mansion is set in 58 acres (234,718 sq m) of landscaped gardens and woodland, and features five swimming pools, a fully automated two-lane bowling alley, and a 50-seat cinema with its own bar.
In 2005, Updown Court was the most expensive private home in the world, with a price tag of $138 million. Its current estimated value is over $150 million.
9. Acqua Liana, USA
It seems odd to call a 1,400-square-meter mansion “green.” However, if you consider the large number of solar panels installed on the basketball court-sized property, you’ll probably agree that this Florida home deserves its title. They cost $120,000 to install, but what wouldn’t you do for the environment?
In addition, Acqua Liana includes a water supply system that uses only wastewater and energy-efficient lighting that reduces energy consumption by 70 percent compared to similar-sized homes.
There is even an automated "biofeedback" system that allows the owner to monitor resource consumption in real time.
And lest any eco-maniacs get into trouble, we'll add that the house was built using reclaimed wood to save 10 acres of Brazilian rainforest.
The most beautiful home in the world (the eco-friendly kind, of course) includes every amenity you can imagine, including seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, a wine cellar, a relaxing spa, and a pool bar.
8. Fleur De Lys, USA
The house, whose name translates as "Lily Flower," is so beautiful that singer Mariah Carey was once considering buying it (she ultimately backed out of the deal).
This huge Los Angeles mansion with an area of 3,716 square meters and 20 thousand square meters of land was built by order of billionaire David Seperstein. When creating it, the architects were inspired by the appearance and interiors of the Versailles Palace of Louis XIV.
It has 12 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms for plenty of guests, as well as a wine cellar for 3,000 bottles.
7. Villa Leopolda, France
La Leopolda, or Villa Leopolda, is often featured in photos of the most beautiful houses in the world. This majestic structure was built in 1902 for Caroline Lacroix, the mistress (and future wife) of King Leopold II.
The luxurious villa was featured in the 1948 films The Red Shoes and To Catch a Thief in 1955. It is considered a historical monument of France. Every day, 50 full-time gardeners tend to the extensive gardens, which include olive, orange, lemon and cypress trees.
Interestingly, La Leopolda was not always inhabited exclusively by the rich and famous. During World War II, the villa was used as a military hospital for wounded soldiers.
6. New Colonial, USA
This is one of those cozy homes that you fall in love with at first sight. It is located in Seattle, Washington and sits on top of a hill with a breathtaking view of the lake and the famous Seattle landmark, the Space Needle.
Compared to previous entries in the ranking, New Colonial looks modest: it has only 4 bedrooms and the same number of bathrooms.
5. Villa del Balbianello, Italy
Usually, photos of the most beautiful houses are all that is left to admire, because we are unlikely to be allowed inside. But not in the case of the Italian beauty - Villa del Balbianello. This villa was privately owned in the 19th and 20th centuries, and was eventually donated to the Italian Environmental Fund.
Nowadays, the building is mainly used for weddings, as well as for filming and photography for various fashion magazines. You may also recognize Villa del Balbianello from the James Bond film Casino Royale (2006).
4. Jardin Majorelle, Morocco
The house that once belonged to Yves Saint Laurent and his life partner Pierre Bergé is located in the Parc Majorelle. And it is as unusual as it is beautiful. This Moorish-style villa is painted in the colors used by its first owner, the artist Jacques Majorelle.
The blue villa, surrounded by a huge botanical garden with more than 300 species of plants, was a safe haven from the outside world for the famous fashion designer. Here he sought inspiration for creating new models. And in 2008, Saint Laurent's ashes were scattered in the rose garden, in the presence of the employees of the Majorelle Park.
3. Garibaldi Castle, Russia
This original construction project, implemented in Khryashchevka (Samara Region), includes not only a castle created in the neo-Gothic style, but also a recreation park. People come here for photo shoots, competitions and wedding events.
The owner of the castle strives to achieve full compliance of the building with the medieval "nomes". Therefore, every detail of the Garibaldi castle is the result of careful work not only of designers and builders, but also of the team working with historical documents.
2. Hobbit Treehouse, USA
If hobbits who came to our world left behind their underground dwellings and moved into the trees, the end result would probably look a lot like the Hobbit Tree House. One of the most unusual houses in the world was created on Orcas Island in Washington State by Suzanne Dege.
All three circular rooms are connected by corridors and suspended bridges, which looks very unusual and is reminiscent of the Ewok village in Return of the Jedi. Dege purchased the structure in 2002 and spent eight years bringing it to the desired state.
Reviews from those who have visited the Hobbit Treehouse range from “charming and cozy” to “breathtaking and secluded.” In other words, it’s a place Bilbo Baggins would definitely call home.
1. Fallingwater, USA
The House Over the Waterfall or "Falling Water" is the most beautiful house in the world. At least for fans of organic architecture who strive to live in harmony with nature without sacrificing home comfort.
It was created by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous American architects of the early 20th century, on commission from the Kaufman family. Wright made the Bear Creek waterfall located on the site a structural part of the house. And he convinced the clients that such a dwelling would be completely safe for habitation.
For a long time, the House over the Falls was the country residence of the Kaufmans. Since 1964, it has been a museum and is open to the public. Up to 150 thousand visitors pass through its rooms per year.
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