Billionaires' rows: real homes on 10 of the world’s most expensive streets

Palatial homes on the planet's priciest roads

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The streets might not be paved in gold but the world's most expensive residential roads are brimming with prestige properties boasting some of the most eye-watering price tags we've ever seen. Take a peek inside 10 homes on 10 of the planet's most expensive thoroughfares and see for yourself...

Hobookenweg, Kampen, Germany, £6.4 million ($8.2m)

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Think of Germany's most expensive street and one of the sophisticated boulevards in Berlin, Munich or Hamburg may spring to mind. However, the country's priciest thoroughfare is actually located in the village of Kampen on the picturesque island of Sylt.

Hobookenweg, Kampen, Germany, £6.4 million ($8.2m)

Dahler & Company

The village is renowned for its charming thatched cottages that practically cost the earth. For instance, this 5,382-square-foot house on the village's priciest street called Hobookenweg, featuring six bedrooms and six bathrooms, is on the market with Dahler & Company for £6.4 million ($8.2m).

Hobookenweg, Kampen, Germany, £6.4 million ($8.2m)

Dahler & Company

The German version of the Hamptons or the UK's Sandbanks, Kampen is the premier weekend getaway destination for the country's elite. Buying a house on this exclusive enclave does not come cheap. In fact, property prices average around £3,100 ($4k) per square foot on Hobookenweg according to research by Engel & Völker.

Hobookenweg, Kampen, Germany, £6.4 million ($8.2m)

Dahler & Company

For the same price as this cottage, you could bag a sprawling castle in Bavaria or a huge historic mansion in Saxony. With 13 rooms in total, the house is big but not especially luxurious despite the multimillion-dollar price tag.

Via Suvretta, St. Moritz, Switzerland, £13.8 million ($18m)

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A winter playground for international jet-setters, St. Moritz is where the world's wealthiest people go to ski and be seen. Needless to say, the luxury Alpine resort town is home to Switzerland's most expensive residential street, the Via Suvretta.

Via Suvretta, St. Moritz, Switzerland, £13.8 million ($18m)

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The 1% don't think twice about shelling out millions for a property here that would cost a fraction of the price elsewhere. Cue this 3,875-square-foot chalet, which is on the market with Sotheby's International Realty, for a heart-stopping £13.8 million ($18m).

Via Suvretta, St. Moritz, Switzerland, £13.8 million ($18m)

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Situated in an idyllic position amongst the mountains, the cosy chalet is relatively small – you really don't get very much for your money in this locale. It features just one fairly modest living room, a dining room and kitchen, as well as four bijou bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Via Suvretta, St. Moritz, Switzerland, £13.8 million ($18m)

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Other selling points include small walk-in wardrobes, a wine cellar and a compact garden. Of course, potential buyers are really paying for the prime location here rather than the house itself, which is more of a homely ski pad than a dreamy chalet.

Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France, £14.4 million ($18.3m)

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Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement is the French capital's most expensive street, and then some. Located in the ‘golden triangle’ of Etoile-Concorde-Alma, the thoroughfare is graced with high-end hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, designer stores and deluxe apartments.

Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France, £14.4 million ($18.3m)

Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby's International Realty is currently marketing a 3,853-square-foot apartment in the exquisite 19th-century building pictured on the right of this image. The palatial property has an asking price of £14.4 million ($18.3m).

Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France, £14.4 million ($18.3m)

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The high-ceilinged space comprises eight imposing main rooms, including a drawing room, dining room, study and four beautiful bedrooms, all of which are lit by magnificent antique chandeliers.

Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France, £14.4 million ($18.3m)

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Talk about the world's best interiors! As you can see, no expense has been spared on the apartment, which boasts features that wouldn't look out of place in the Palace of Versailles. Exquisite marble, gilded details and hand-carved moulding abound.

West Cordova Street, Vancouver, Canada, £17.8 million ($22.7m)

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West Cordova Street, aka the Golden Mile on Vancouver's waterfront, has more than its fair share of ridiculously expensive apartment buildings, making it one of North America's most pricey and sought-after addresses.

West Cordova Street, Vancouver, Canada, £17.8 million ($22.7m)

Michael Hasman

The street's number one property is the 6,700-square-foot penthouse that is located on the top two floors of the five-star Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. On the market with Michael Hasman, the duplex has an asking price of £17.8 million ($22.7m).

West Cordova Street, Vancouver, Canada, £17.8 million ($22.7m)

Michael Hasman

The glitzy four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom condo has a wonderful open-plan layout and astonishing floor-to-ceiling glazed walls. From the outdoor terraces, you can enjoy panoramic views across the city skyline, the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.

West Cordova Street, Vancouver, Canada, £17.8 million ($22.7m)

Michael Hasman

The kitchen is decked out with Boffi Italian cabinets and top-end appliances and the lucky buyer will have all the amenities of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel at their disposal, including a 24-hour concierge service, swimming pool and hot tub.

Wolseley Road, Sydney, Australia, £20.3 million ($25.9m)

Laing+Simmons

Wolseley Road, Sydney's most coveted street in the posh suburb of Point Piper, is loaded with outrageously expensive waterfront homes that offer picture-perfect views of the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Wolseley Road, Sydney, Australia, £20.3 million ($25.9m)

Laing+Simmons

This modern mansion at 110 Wolseley Road is one of the street's grandest properties. The lavish trophy home was owned by luxury car salesman Neville 'Croaky' Crichton before he sold up in 2017 for a casual £20.3 million ($25.9m).

Wolseley Road, Sydney, Australia, £20.3 million ($25.9m)

Laing+Simmons

The fabulous 10,839-square-foot home, which was listed with Laing+Simmons, wows with sizeable living areas, a bespoke glass lift, three huge bedrooms with opulent ensuite bathrooms and a chef-style kitchen jam-packed with state-of-the-art appliances.

Wolseley Road, Sydney, Australia, £20.3 million ($25.9m)

Laing+Simmons

The mansion also features a domed conservatory dining area that frames the dazzling vistas to a T. It even has its very own private jetty and boating facilities, along with a knockout heated swimming pool.

Ilchester Place, London, UK, £23.3 million ($29.7m)

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The UK capital is famed for its pricey residential properties and ultra-exclusive streets and squares such as Kensington Park Gardens, Eaton Square and The Boltons. However, the most expensive of them all, according to a recent study by Lloyds Bank, is Ilchester Place in leafy Holland Park.

Ilchester Place, London, UK, £23.3 million ($29.7m)

Savills

Dating back to 1928, the glamorous 8 Ilchester Place was sold by Savills in 2016 for £23.3 million ($29.7m). Unbelievably, the neo-Georgian terraced house was snapped up for just £231,000 ($295k) back in 1999, though it was extensively remodelled in the meantime.

Ilchester Place, London, UK, £23.3 million ($29.7m)

Savills

Spanning 10,101 square feet, the stunning property is most definitely fit for a billionaire with seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and four capacious reception rooms, not to mention two gourmet kitchens and even a lift and wine cellar.

Ilchester Place, London, UK, £23.3 million ($29.7m)

Savills

The home's piece-de-resistance though is its sensational recreational complex, which is located across the lower ground floor and basement, and contains a swimming pool, spa, fully equipped gym and large games room.

Pollock's Path, Hong Kong, China, £37.4 million ($48.4m)

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Residential properties in space-starved Hong Kong are some of the most in-demand and extortionate in the world, with buyers getting very little bang for their buck in the autonomous territory. Pollock's Path in the secluded Peak neighbourhood is the most pricey street so the average house is way beyond the means of most people.

Pollock's Path, Hong Kong, China, £37.4 million ($48.4m)

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On sale for an astronomical £37.4 million ($48.4m) via Christie's International Real Estate, 11 Pollock's Path is a good case in point. Like the chalet on Switzerland's Via Suvretta, everything about the property is relatively modest apart from the stomach-churning price tag.

Pollock's Path, Hong Kong, China, £37.4 million ($48.4m)

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Consisting of just 2,995 square feet, the townhouse, which was built in 1988, has four compact bedrooms and bathrooms, a separate living and dining room, as well as a small kitchen and maid's room.

Pollock's Path, Hong Kong, China, £37.4 million ($48.4m)

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Be that as it may, the property has a 500-square-foot garden along with two roof terraces, which is a pretty big rarity in Hong Kong. We have to admit, the views from the townhouse are nothing short of breathtaking.

Upper Fifth Avenue, New York, USA, £52.5 million ($68m)

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Lined with swish designer stores, luxurious hotels, upscale restaurants and world-class museums, New York's Upper Fifth Avenue is one of the most elegant – and expensive – thoroughfares on the planet, never mind the US.

Upper Fifth Avenue, New York, USA, £52.5 million ($68m)

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834 Fifth Avenue, the street's swankiest apartment building, has been described by the New York Observer newspaper as "the most pedigreed building on the snobbiest street in the country’s most real estate-obsessed city".

Upper Fifth Avenue, New York, USA, £52.5 million ($68m)

Sotheby's International Realty

Overlooking Central Park on the Upper East Side, the sumptuous co-op doesn't come cheap. On the market right now with Sotheby's International Realty, apartment 7/8A is listed for an eyebrow-raising £52.5 million ($68m).

Upper Fifth Avenue, New York, USA, £52.5 million ($68m)

Sotheby's International Realty

The splendid 12,000-square-foot duplex, which is currently owned by socialite Susan Gutfreund, boasts 20 rooms, including seven bedrooms and several lavish receptions rooms, and is finished to the highest of standards with fine marble finishes, parquet flooring and hand-carved cornices. Love this? Check out the secret holiday homes of the rich and famous.

Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco, £53.2 million ($69m)

Knight Frank

A tax haven for billionaires, Monaco has some of the dearest residential property price tags on the planet. Its most prestigious street is Avenue Princesse Grace, one of the most exclusive thoroughfares in the world.

Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco, £53.2 million ($69m)

Knight Frank

Right now, Knight Frank is marketing a penthouse at the street's most exclusive address, 21 Princesse Grace, which is priced in the region of £53.2 million ($69m). The 8,859-square-foot apartment has five bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living area and a roomy rooftop terrace.

Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco, £53.2 million ($69m)

Knight Frank

Inside, the living area has serious wow-factor with a glass atrium and golden spiral staircase. Dual aspect windows flood the space with light and offer fantastic views of the principality's Larvotto Beach.

Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo, Monaco, £53.2 million ($69m)

Knight Frank

The five lavish bedrooms each have large floor-to-ceiling windows, and the penthouse also includes a fully equipped kitchen, four ensuite bathrooms, a dressing room, laundry area and a poolside changing room.

Paterson Hill, Tanglin, Singapore, £74.1 million ($94.5m)

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Singapore's Paterson Hill is up there as one of the world's most costly residential streets – and for good reason. The prestigious road is home to the city-state's ultra luxurious apartment complex, the Marq.

Paterson Hill, Tanglin, Singapore, £74.1 million ($94.5m)

SG Global Developments

The exclusive condo, which consists of two 24-storey towers and was completed in 2011 by SG Global Developments, rocks a number of jaw-dropping apartments. One space has even been fitted out by French luxury goods brand Hermès but its most pricey property is the 17,500-square-foot super penthouse.

Paterson Hill, Tanglin, Singapore, £74.1 million ($94.5m)

SG Global Developments

Anyone who's watched the movie Crazy Rich Asians will have an idea of the luxury properties in Singapore available to those who can afford it. Priced speculatively at an incredible £74.1 million ($94.5m), this three-floor penthouse has never been on the market before but is sure to be snapped up soon enough. Look at those views!

Paterson Hill, Tanglin, Singapore, £74.1 million ($94.5m)

SG Global Developments

Highlights of the five-bedroom triplex property, the most expensive in our round-up, include an awesome lap swimming pool, its own dedicated lift, private lobby, supersized living areas and a secret office that is accessed by a rotating cabinet. Very James Bond...

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