If you're in the luxury market (and even if you're not), it's fun to have a peek at the world's most expensive properties. Below you'll find descriptions of several of most expensive properties currently on the market in the U.S. Do you know which one has the biggest price tag? Take the quiz (and check below my signature line) to find out.
1. Tranquility, the 210 acre property located at Lake Tahoe. The owner is Joel Horowitz, the co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger.
2. Fleur De Lys, located in Bel Air (Holmby Hills), this 45,000 square foot mansion was modeled after the Palace at Versailles. It is covered in gold leaf and boasts furniture that includes Napoleon's favorite chair and Marie Antoinette's fireplace screen. The owners even outbid the Louvre for some of the pieces in this home.
3. The Manor: The Aaron Spelling estate, a 100 room property situated on 4.7 acres in Holmby Hills boasts numerous gardens, entertaining salons, and every luxury Hollywood success can buy.
4. The Albemare House, located in Charlottesville Virginia situated on 300 acres adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's beautiful Monticello.
To see which homes were the most expensive, scroll down below my signature line or check out the photos on Forbes.
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Which houses were the most expensive? 1. The Manor $150 million. 2. Fleur de Lys last year's winner at $125 million. 3. Tranquility and Albemare tied for third at $100 million.
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