Currently on the market for $12 million (£9.7m), The Landing is positioned in the city of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The state's most expensive residence, it still offers ample bang for your buck (or bucks, 12 million, to be precise). Sprawling across 18,093 square feet, it benefits from 81 acres of land and 865 feet of lake frontage. The interior is modern and luxuriously kitted out, with everything from a sauna to a meditation room. Outside, you'll find a guest house, equestrian facilities, a tennis court, pool and lakeside pavilion for sunbathing in style.
This home in Alaska takes quirky decor to new heights. Priced at $9 million (£7.25m), the mansion lies in Homer, overlooking the waves of Kachemak Bay. Constructed in 1989, it was named Second Star, after the location of Neverland from J. M. Barrie's classic novel, Peter Pan. Inside, the 17,000-square-foot residence boasts a viewing room with a telescope, a slumber party room that sleeps 12, a Neverland suite with a pirate ship, rope bridge and indoor slide, and even a Parisian market – a fake street with cute storefronts to explore.
When this lavish home in Scottsdale, Arizona, hit the market for $27.5 million (£21.7m) in November 2020, it became the state's most expensive home. Measuring 15,000 square feet, it sits on five acres of desert land, with unobstructed mountain views. Inside, there's six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and amenities you'd expect to find at a luxury hotel: a gym, marble-clad bathrooms, French-limestone heated floors, a wine cellar, an outdoor pool, spa and a heated and air-conditioned garage. While the house eventually sold in Feburary 2021 for a mere $21 million (£17m), it remains the state's priciest abode – though a developer recently offered an as-yet-unbuilt home in Paradise Valley for $30.6 million (£24.6m).
Arkansas' most magnificent mansion comes with plenty of space and style. Last on the market for $10.9 million (£8.8m), the Mediterranean-style estate lies in Fort Smith and boasts 20 acres of manicured grounds. Inside, there are five bedroom and nine bathrooms across the home's 18,367-square-foot floorplan, and every room comes with copious marble, Italian mantels and Baccarat chandeliers. There's even a card room, a cocktail bar, and an amazing treehouse located in the playroom.
Designed by property developer Nile Niami, The One is in Bel Air and took a decade to build. Sprawling 105,000 square feet, it features 42 bathrooms, 21 bedrooms, a private bowling alley, indoor and outdoor pools, a wellness centre, beauty salon, juice bar, nightclub, 40-seater movie theatre, 10,000-bottle wine cellar and a huge sky deck with a putting green. As one of the most expensive homes in history, The One was originally marketed for $500 million (£403m), but sold in March 2022 for $126 million ($101m) – much less than the $190 million (£153m) Niami reportedly borrowed to build the pad.
Harbouring its very own tiny town, Casteel Creek sprawls across 250 acres in the Vail Valley. For sale for $42 million (£33.8m), the bespoke mansion offers 30,350 square feet of inside space, including a gym, spa, on-site nanny suite, 8 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a shooting range, sledding hill, indoor sports arena, five-storey rock climbing wall, an authentic Japanese Teppanyaki bar and an Olympic-sized lap pool. The house even has a petrol station, a private airport, an ice cream parlour and an authentic replica of the Silver Dollar Saloon in Leadville, Colorado.
For sale via Sotheby's International Realty for $25.5 million (£21m), this French Normandy-style manor can be found in Riverside, Connecticut, just moments from Greenwich Cove. Stretching more than 9,000 square feet, the property appears to be historic, but it was actually completed in 2008. Inside, it features marble floors, huge art installations, a dramatic staircase, decorative fireplaces and barrel vaulted ceilings. There's a gym, cinema and outdoor pool, too, not to mention a near two-acre garden.
Currently for sale for $12 million (£9.7m), this is Delaware's priciest property. The oceanfront, shingle-style home in Rehoboth Beach benefits from 100 feet of water frontage along the Atlantic Ocean. Dating back to 1930, the house covers 4,700 square feet, has seven bedrooms and chic coastal decor throughout. Its highlights include elevator access, a gourmet kitchen, luxury wet bar, in-set swimming pool, multiple sun decks, outdoor shower and private studio space, which would make for the ultimate guest suite.
When it comes to luxe Florida pads, there are endless options, but Playa Vista Isle might just be the most lavish of them all. Initially priced at $159 million (£128m), it sold at auction in 2019 for $42.5 million (£34.2m). The 30,000-square-foot mega-mansion lies in Hillsboro Beach and was modelled after the Palace of Versailles. It features an interior dripping in gold and highlights include its custom mother-of-pearl showers, 4,500-square-foot infinity pool, saltwater aquarium and temperature-controlled wine cellar. Plus, with the world's first residential IMAX 3D theatre on its lower level, this house takes extravagance to the next level.
Despite resembling a Georgian estate, this 13,500-square-foot mansion was actually built in 2002. Located in Monroe County, Georgia, Great Hill Place is surrounded by 329 acres, with formal gardens and a 10-acre lake. A juxtaposition of old and new, it boasts integrated smart home technology, as well as fluted Corinthian columns, a grand pediment and a domed rotunda. There’s a rooftop deck, a playroom, nanny suite, two kitchens, a cinema, gym, basketball court and a stable block. All this, and a $42.3 million (£34m) price tag!
This luxurious oceanfront home on Kauai’s North Shore made headlines when it listed in May 2017 for $70 million (£56.4m). Known as Hale ‘Ae Kai, the Balinese-inspired compound boasts a 10,000-square-foot main residence, more than 8,000 square feet of lanais (porches), pools and decks, and a two-bedroom caretaker’s cottage. As well as lavish living areas, the home also has a gym, media room, infinity-edge pool, 1,100-square-foot master suite with an outdoor shower, and direct access to a secluded beach. It finally sold for $46.1 million (£37m), making it the priciest home in Hawaiian history.
When this mansion landed on the market in March 2022, it instantly became Idaho’s most expensive home. Marketed for just shy of $19.8 million (£1.2m), the residence has a 10,362-square-foot interior and a 276-acre garden. Built in 1990 on the banks of a spring-fed lake, the property benefits from views of Bald Mountain from almost all of its luxurious living areas. With endless private hiking and horseback riding trails right outside, this is a home for lovers of the great outdoors.
Located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, this 25,000-square-foot masterpiece occupies more than eight city lots and is kitted out with manicured gardens, fountains and reflecting pools. With all the grandeur of a classic Georgian mansion, the house was finished in 2010 and features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, marble floors, gilded staircases, opulent chandeliers, decadent wood-clad rooms, a designer kitchen and a wine grotto. Currently on the market for $45 million (£36.2m), this property is almost too lavish to be true.
As grand as it is beautiful, this palatial property on the outskirts of Indianapolis, Indiana, is situated on the grounds of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Maur. The ultimate in privacy and security, the 150-acre estate boasts a stunning 41,762-square-foot residence, decked out with lavish living spaces decorated with rustic ceiling beams, European fireplaces and stunning millwork. With its indoor pool and sauna, gym and spectacular formal gardens, the house sold in May 2022 for $14 million (£11.3m).
This amazing American castle in Johnston, Iowa, sold in October 2021 for $2.3 million (£1.9m), which is staggeringly low considering its scale. Nestled on more than three acres of land, the castle stretches 6,971 square feet and comes with 20-foot ceilings, an incredible Great Room, a gourmet kitchen, elevator access, and geothermal heating and cooling, making it both stylish and eco-friendly.
Harbouring its very own secret tunnel, this mystifying estate in Lake Quivira, Kansas, measures a whopping 17,755 square feet. As well as a huge interior that was inspired by the Legend of King Arthur, kitted out with handcrafted dragon doors and a pulpit taken from a church in Salem, MA, the 15-acre garden also boasts a water park and a network of scuba-diving tunnels, filled with sunken treasures, including faux fossils and exotic fish. Despite this, the property last sold for a mere $2.5 million (£2m).
At 750 acres, Lakewood Valley is almost as big as New York City’s iconic Central Park. The luxurious ranch can be found in Whitesville, Kentucky, and comes complete with three homes, a huge private lake, an airplane hangar, a runway, two tennis courts, an indoor squash court, hiking trails and a sand volleyball court. Across the estate you'll also find 27,000 square feet of living space, 14 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a cinema, gym and spa. No wonder then, that the house was priced at $19.5 million (£15.7m) back in 2020.
In February 2021, this gorgeous mansion became Louisiana’s most expensive home, at $16.9 million (£14m). Located near New Orleans, the 15,230-square-foot French provincial masterpiece was built in 2015 and, remarkably, the couple who created it needed so much marble for the interior that they bought an entire quarry in Italy. As well as a colossal entrance foyer with a Cinderella staircase, there are also living rooms with 24-foot ceilings, a movie theatre with a ticket kiosk, a massage room and a hair and nail salon.
Home to John Travolta's life-long mansion, Maine is a state brimming with luxurious residences, but Brambletye might just be its finest. Situated near Greenville, the stately home dates back to 1938 and comes with 265 acres of land. The ultimate retreat for lovers of the great outdoors, the English Tudor-style house has a 15,470-square-foot interior, a nine-hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, vast equestrian centre and an observatory – oh, and a $12.9 million (£11m) price tag.
Previously for sale with Long & Foster for $40 million (£33m), this enchanting estate in Talbot County, Maryland appear look overpriced, but it offers plenty of bang for your buck. As well as a 76-acre garden, the house provides 28,584 square feet of interior space, split across six structures. There’s a Federal-period manor from 1670, a Victorian home, a magnificent Neoclassical main house, a fitness studio and a greenhouse with a flower shop. Other highlights include its 19th-century formal gardens, private beach, heated pool and nine-hole golf course.
The island of Martha's Vineyard is one of the most sought-after property hot spots in America. This enchanting home, in the town of West Tisbury, lies moments from Vineyard Sound and occupies a 9.6-acre plot with sweeping water views. Last listed in 2021 for $30 million (£24m), the 3,864-square-foot home is one of Massachusetts' most expensive, but with its gorgeous modern interior and mesmerising scenery, it isn't difficult to see why.
Got a cool $11 million (£8.9m) in the bank? Then this dreamy mansion, with 197 feet of Lake Charlevoix frontage, could soon be yours. The 16,000-square-foot residence comes with a three-acre backyard, seven bedrooms, his-and-hers closets and eight spa-like bathrooms. There's also a chef's kitchen, an in-law suite, a theatre room, a game room with an imported bar, a 2, 000-bottle wine cellar, and two electric boat lifts for easy access to the water.
Nestled on its very own private island in Greenwood, Minnesota, this opulent mansion has it all. Named Windemere, the one-of-a-kind property, which spans almost 14,000 square feet, can be found on a peninsula overlooking St. Alban's Bay on Lake Minnetonka. Its luxury amenities include elevator access, a 12-person theatre, bar lounge, dual wine rooms, cigar and poker room, an indoor spa and several jet ski slips for when you want to hit the water. Want it for yourself? Then you'll need $10.9 million (£8.8m) in the bank!
Secluded on 273 acres of land in rural Columbus, Mississippi, this traditional French-style estate was completed in 2005 and boasts a 6,422-square-foot interior, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and superior craftsmanship throughout. Known as The Prairie, the pad benefits from a stocked 17-acre lake, an outdoor pool, numerous outbuildings and an interior kitted out with faux period fixtures, such as hardwood floors, leaded windows, full-height fireplaces and delicate chandeliers. It's currently for sale for $4.6 million (£3.7m).
This custom-built country estate in Wentzville, Missouri is another home hiding plenty of secrets. Completed in 2001, its perks include a private indoor chapel with stained-glass windows and wooden pews, a stable block designed to look like a traditional English store, a sports field, bowling alley, bar, movie theatre, dance hall and basketball court. There's also a one-of-a-kind pool, two racing slides, a lazy river and a playground with a Ferris wheel and a carnival-style car ride. If you love it, it's on the market right now for $20 million (£16.4m).
Nestled on 159 acres close to the ski resort at Big Sky, where the likes of Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake regularly hit the slopes, this 16,000-square-foot mansion is Montana's most expensive home, at $25 million (£20.1m). For your money, you'd gain a custom gaming area, a bar, an outdoor hot tub, a wine cellar, pizza room, private sauna, top floor observatory for stargazing, an ice staking pond and eight bedrooms – the master suite comes with its own outdoor shower and covered porch.
Listed back in January 2020, this house became the most expensive in Nebraska, yet remarkably, it only had a $3.9 million (£3.1m) price tag, highlighting how much more affordable this state is compared to some. Providing plenty of bang for your buck, the lavish mansion is positioned in Omaha’s Linden Estates neighbourhood and offers marble floors, cherry wood accents, stately columns, large chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows across its 10,356-square-foot interior.
Completed in April 2021, this opulent custom-built mansion sold two months later for a cool $25 million (£21m). Located close to Las Vegas, the property stretches across three floors and boasts a stunning interior decked out with the finest materials and luxury amenities that money can buy. There's 12,878 square feet of inside space, including a huge Great Room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a media den, a wine closet, an indoor-outdoor pool, and a master suite with a sunken sleeping area, reflecting pool and an open-air bath tub.
This majestic mansion in North Hampton, New Hampshire, is one of the finest estates in all of America. Perched on a stunning 58-acre parcel mere moments from the North Atlantic Ocean, Runnymede Farm also happens to be the highest priced home in the state, at $24.9 million (£20m). It includes a 8,500-square-foot main house, a guest house, a carriage house, a 12-stall barn and other outbuildings that are ripe for restoration. It's packed with equestrian, agricultural and aquatic opportunities, too, not to mention 430 feet of Lake Winnipesaukee frontage.
Aptly named The Stone Mansion, this colossal property proved unsellable – and it had everything to do with its price tag. Listed in 2010 for $68 million (£55m) before it was even finished, the price was dropped numerous times over the years and it finally sold for $27.5 million (£22m) in January 2022. The 30,000-square-foot home has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a ballroom, a martini parlour, his-and-hers libraries, two art galleries, a wine tasting room, a 65-foot saltwater pool and a heated driveway.
At 13,779 square feet and $13.7 million (£11m), this 16-acre estate close to Santa Fe, is New Mexico's most expensive – and possibly largest – home. It first listed in 2016 but remains for sale to this day, with the asking price slowly being lowered to $7 million (£5.6m). Nestled on a pretty hillside lot of almost six acres, it features a 13,779-square-foot interior with formal living rooms, soaring ceilings and mesmerising fixtures, from chandeliers to antique European fireplaces.
From the waterfront estates of The Hamptons to the historic brownstones of Manhattan, New York is renowned for its pricey real estate. Yet no home quite exemplifies this as well as The Three Bridges, which will cost you $55 million (£44m). Dating back to 1928, this eight-acre estate lies on Long Island's Gold Coast and is made up of three separate homes, with a private deep water dock, multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, lazy river, spa, movie theatre, 18 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. While its wild interior is decorated with colourful marbles and seashell walls, its exterior boasts unobstructed views of New York City’s skyline.
Over on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, you'll find the Castle of the Whale. This 5,000-square-foot mansion sits on more than two-and-a-half acres of land overlooking the Atlantic's Cape of Fear. Designed by award-winning architect Chuck Dietsche, the gorgeous property has a reverse floorplan and offers three luxurious ocean suites on the first floor. From its gourmet kitchen, with professional-grade appliances, to its spa-like bathrooms and an entertainment room situated behind a secret door, this is a property of the finest spec. Got $6.1 million (£4.9m)? Then it's yours!
Currently up for grabs for $2.2 million (£1.8m), this waterfront home is one of the most expensive in North Dakota – highlighting how much more affordable the state is than the likes of New York and California. Finished in 2013, this lavish home is nestled beside an inlet of the Missouri River and features a 7,505-square-foot interior with dreamy views. As well as bags of curb appeal, the property also boasts epoxy flooring, a heated garage, a 22-foot entrance foyer, a bar, a gym, two home offices and a wine cellar, decorated with faux cave rock walls. The backyard is home to a hot tub alcove, a sandy beach and a private dock.
Considering its size and stylish interior, this incredible stately Georgian mansion is actually incredibly cheap. Last sold for a snip over $2.9 million (£2.4m), the 11-acre estate is positioned in prestigious New Albany Farms in New Albany, Ohio. Dating back to 1993, the property offers a 13,687-square-foot floorplan, with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. There's a high-end kitchen, elevator access, a cinema, and a stunning backyard equipped with exquisite terraces, a loggia, a pool and a pool house with its own private entrance.
This remarkable 12,000-square-foot custom-built mansion is positioned in Arcadia, Oklahoma, and at $6 million (£4.8m), is the state's most expensive abode. Built in 2013, it has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and manicured grounds that span 2.6 acres. From its great room, with cathedral ceilings and exposed beams, to its luxurious kitchen with marble island, movie theatre, entertaining suite, bar and wine cellar, this high-end house has it all!
Last listed for a cool $7.8 million (£6.3m), this ultra-modern home is located in Portland, Oregon, and benefits from almost 10 acres of surrounding land, a spectacular facade and a striking interior that stretches almost 11,500 square feet. The gorgeous glass house benefits from marble floors, double-height ceilings, wall-to-wall glazing and unique interior design, including life-size statues and mosaic walls. There's an elevator, an indoor lap pool, a cinema, a gym and even a sound-proof recording studio.
Sprawling a staggering 22,452 square feet, Valley Creek Estate was designed with breathtaking grandeur. The palatial property offers 29 rooms, including nine bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and a lavish basement level. Every room displays exotic mahogany, cathedral ceilings, imported Chinese marble, massive fireplaces and custom woodwork. There’s a fitness centre, walk-in wine cellar, home theatre, commercial catering kitchen, heated garage, and an outdoor pool with three waterfalls. All this at a $9.9 million (£8m) price tag!
Rhode Island might be America's smallest state, but it's home to some sizable homes. While Seaview Terrace is one of the state's biggest homes, Sea Grace is perhaps its finest. Nestled in the seaside town of Narragansett, the home sold in 2018 for $18.2 million (£15m) and has an 11,000-square-foot interior, geothermal heating and cooling and a "living art" wall with a programmable LED screen. Plus, you can see the ocean from every single room.
In June 2021, this 200-year-old estate set a new price record for the Charleston area, when it hit the market for $20.5 million (£16.3m). The 16-acre waterfront property was built in 1803 on a private island and boasts a 6,800-square-foot main residence, a Creek House with a fire pit, multiple bars and, amazingly, an oyster shucking station! The six-bedroom historic home also has a stunning garden, complete with a pool, hot tub and an outdoor kitchen.
South Dakota's fanciest home is this luxurious mansion in Jefferson. Occupying a 3.55-acre lot, the modern home features a 8,743-square-foot interior, with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Currently for sale for $4.1 million (£3.3m), the property's lucky new owner will gain 181 feet of waterfront on the Missouri River, as well as an interior kitted out with French Country-inspired finishes. There's a covered deck, a pool, a hot tub and a cabana for grilling, while inside you'll find a home theatre, a wine cellar, a fully appointed bar and a workout room.
On the market for $50 million (£40m), this custom-built mansion sits on 50 acres of land on the outskirts of Nashville. With its dramatic colonnaded porches and elegant fountains you’d think this mansion had been around for centuries, but it was actually completed in 2001. Designed by renowned New York architects Ferguson & Shamamian, the 19,811-square-foot home has living rooms decked out with soaring vaulted ceilings, hand-painted frescoes and full-height fireplaces – not to mention huge windows that overlook the estate’s pristine grounds. Its standout features include an elevator, swimming pool and tennis court.
On the market in early 2022 for $45 million (£36m), this bespoke mansion in Austin, Texas, benefits from panoramic views across Lake Travis, thanks to its elevated position. Known as Villa Del Lago, the property features a sprawling 17-acre lot, a 15,394-square-foot interior and endless luxe extras, including a media room, library, bar, games room, gym, wine cellar and summer kitchen. A secret stairwell also leads to a panic room enclosed with concrete walls.
Sprawling almost 4,000 acres, Hobble Creek Ranch lies in its own private canyon in Springville, Utah. Constructed in 2007, this remote luxury home measures 17,493 square feet, has seven bedrooms, marble-clad living spaces and sublime landscape scenery. From its Swarovski crystal chandeliers to its two-storey living room, private gym, movie theatre, wellness centre and indoor pool, no expense was spared in the making of this mansion. It's currently up for grabs for $48 million (£39m).
Ever wanted a home with endless land, Peter Pan-esque amenities and enough inside space for you and your entire friendship group? Well, now's your chance, because this lavish mansion, which also happens to be Vermont’s most expensive home, is up for grabs for $16 million (£13m). The compound boasts 68 acres of land and seven structures, including a main residence, a guest house and an art gallery. There’s even a helicopter pad, a private zip line, a miniature golf course and a glass warming hut.
Known as Mount Ida, this is Virginia’s most expensive home. With a $55 million (£44m) price tag, the Scottsville property is surrounded by 2,928 acres of land and features not one, but two large manor houses, one that spans 12,000 square feet, as well as 19 four-bedroom holiday rentals. Other luxury amenities include a go-kart track, a vineyard, tasting room, craft beer brewery, two tennis courts, a 180-foot water slide, several beaches and a 100-year-old stable block.
Sold in 2019 for $37.5 (£30m), this impressive modern mansion is the priciest home on record in Western Washington. Located in Medina, the glass house was built in 2003 and sits on more than three acres overlooking Lake Washington. At 9,420 square feet, it features a gallery wing, two kitchens, a bathroom with a Japanese soaking tub, 300 feet of waterfront land and a rooftop deck with dreamy vistas. It also once belonged to Barney A. Ebsworth, who owned a legendary $317 million (£253m) art collection.
If you have $19.5 million (£16m) in the bank, you could get your hands on West Virginia's most lavish and expensive home. Located in Summersville, the property spans 9,846 square feet and is surrounded by 111 acres of land. Built in 2010, the hilltop home features a main level primary suite with dual bathrooms and a private outdoor hot tub, as well as a gym, two offices, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar and elevator access to each floor. Almost every room opens to a terrace overlooking the salt-water infinity pool, too.
Wisconsin's most luxurious home has to be this one, which sold in November 2021 for $36 million (£29m). Located in Lake Geneva, the grand historic home is nestled on more than 40 acres and boasts an interior that sprawls over 14,000 square feet. With 13 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, Glanworth Gardens has everything a VIP could need: endless land, lavish living spaces for hosting exclusive soirées, a formal dining room, a wine cellar and tasting room, a carriage house and a children's village – the ultimate playroom!
Wyoming's most expensive home is Camp Teton, which can be found perched on a 55-acre plot atop Hansen Peak in Jackson. The hillside home hit the real estate market in September 2021 for a staggering $65 million (£51.9m). The 9,000-square-foot home offers five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and luxury extras, including a movie theatre and golf simulator. There's also a four-bed guesthouse, an outdoor pool, an indoor climbing wall, a wine cave, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar, a massage room and a yoga studio. Talk about luxurious!
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