These are the Most Expensive Penthouses Around the World

Updated: Oct 5, 2021By Daniel RosenblatBusiness

NYC Penthouse @stockelements and @meunierd / Shutterstock.com

At one point or another, throughout all of our lives, we have thought about what our dream houses would look like. Where would it be? How big would it be? What amazing facilities would be found within it? Although only the wealthiest people in the world are able to find out the answers to these questions, there’s nothing stopping us from having a peak at how those in high society choose to live.

As we’ll soon see, when it comes to ridiculously expensive penthouses, size doesn’t always matter, sometimes it’s all about location. But most of the time it does. Here’s a look at a few of the most amazingly designed and breathtakingly beautiful penthouses from around the world…

1. House No 1, The Peak, Hong Kong

Location: The Peak, Hong Kong
Highlight: Most Expensive per-square-foot residence in the world
Est. Value: $105.23 Million*

The hefty price that buyers pay in order to have their dream home isn’t always determined by the size of the abode. A great example is Hong Kong’s billionaire row. Found atop Victoria Peak, its quiet location and lush environment are just two factors that play into this neighborhood’s outrageously priced homes.

House No 1, The Peak, Hong Kong @yahoolifestyle / Pinterest.com

Equipped with a private swimming pool and picturesque garden outside, four large bedrooms inside, and a rooftop terrace with a magnificent view of Victoria Bay below, House No. 1 of Hong Kong’s The Peak neighborhood is four floors and 4661-square-feet of absolute luxury. Thanks to House No. 1 having its own elevator, visitors can forget about those exhausting walks up the penthouses four flights of stairs.

2. Le Panorama, Monte Carlo

Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Highlight: 7,578-square-feet
Est. Value: $87.7 Million*

Monte Carlo’s Le Panorama doesn’t have Monaco’s largest penthouse, however, thanks to its outstanding location, and its 3,670 square feet of terraces, the penthouse’s residents are treated to beautiful views of the French Riviera’s Port Hercules, and the Monaco Yacht Show that takes place their annually.

Le Panorama, Monte Carlo @zebrasoft / Pinterest.com

If the desire to entertain a few close friends should happen to arise, fear not, there is plenty of room for everyone as this duplex penthouse has 6 bedrooms (each with its own en-suites). For the evening’s entertainment, look no further than the penthouse’s, state-of-the-art, soundproof movie theatre.

3. Le Penthouse, New York

Location: New York, U.S.A.
Highlight: Designed By Fischer & Makooi Architects
Est. Value: $98 Million*

When it comes to living in New York City there are few locations better than Madison Avenue. But when someone lives in a 19,815-square-foot penthouse with a jacuzzi and a rooftop pool, living smack dab in the middle of New York almost seems like a waste.

Le Penthouse, New York @caseybiyoba7338 / Pinterest.com

Le Penthouse is a fantastic dwelling for anyone who has been craving a taste of what it would be like to live in high society. The double high ceilings and numerous windows in the lounge of this quintuple penthouse allow for plenty of daylight, while the 14 washrooms will ensure that no guest will ever get lost looking for a place to freshen up.

4. Wallich Residence, Singapore

Location: Singapore
Highlight: Owned By Leo Koguan
Est. Value: $45.9 Million*

There are penthouses and then there are penthouses. The top three floors of the Wallich Residence in Singapore are the latter. Regarded as a “super penthouse” the property is just over 21,000 square feet, has 5 bedrooms, a hot tub, and a wine cellar that can hold up to 600 bottles.

Wallich Residence, Singapore @RETalkAsia / Pinterest.com

Still not convinced that this “super penthouse” is all it’s cracked up to be? If that’s not enough, there’s a huge private entertainment area as well as a private swimming pool as well. Oh yeah, so no one will have to share amenities, each bedroom also has its own en-suite.

5. 16e, Paris

Location: Paris, France
Highlight: Victor Hugo Used To Live In The 16th Arrondissement
Est. Value: $23 Million*

As one of the world’s oldest capital cities, Paris has a long history of magnificence. However, with all of the historical monuments to visit, the more modern architecture of ‘The City of Light’ tends to get looked over. And that truly is a shame, because the 16th arrondissement of Paris has some of the most expensive and beautiful homes in all of Europe.

16e, Paris @talinekarago / Pinterest.com

This stunning 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom penthouse in France’s biggest city has a beautiful high-ceilinged sitting room that is perfect for entertaining guests of the highest standing. The architecturally monarchal design of 16e will, most certainly, impress even the harshest local critics. If that doesn’t do the trick, the wonderful view of the historical Eiffel Tower should.

6. CitySpire Penthouse, New York

Location: New York, U.S.A.
Highlight: Occupies the 73rd-75th Floors of CitySpire
Est. Value: $100 Million*

In the early ‘90s, the president of the Klar Organisation, Steven Klar, made a $4.5 million gamble on what was, at the time, raw space atop the CitySpire building in Manhattan, New York. Two and a half years later, the gamble proved to have paid off. Steven and his wife’s new 8,000-square-foot triplex penthouse was ready.

CitySpire Penthouse, New York @carsfrommars_bybruce / Pinterest.com

This octagonal 3-floor classical style penthouse has 6 bedrooms and 9 washrooms. Each floor has its own 360-degree terrace with views of everything Manhattan has to offer. If the plan is to entertain guests for the evening, among the many amenities of the penthouse is a wine cellar with a 1,000 bottle capacity, a media room, and a guest suite one floor down, on the 72nd-floor.

7. One Thousand Museum Penthouse, Miami

Location: Miami, U.S.A.
Highlight: Building Designed By Zaha Hadid
Est. Value: $49 Million*

The duplex penthouse on the 58th and 59th floors of the 1000 Museum residences in Miami is one of the biggest bargains on this list. It has floor-to-ceiling windows and more than 17,500-square-feet of floor space. When it comes to luxury, this penthouse is on a whole other level.

One Thousand Museum Penthouse, Miami @sothebysrealty / Pinterest.com

Made up of 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, this penthouse is great for entertaining guests. The massive terraces provide breathtaking views of Miami’s Biscayne Bay and don’t worry about the rain ruining a nice afternoon either, because this magnificent duplex has a private indoor pool, media room, and a sauna to relax in following a tough workout in the massive home gym.

8. Historic Columbia Square Penthouse, Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Highlight: 2,405-Square-Feet
Est. Value: $30,000/Month*

The Historic Columbia Square building isn’t just a clever name. The site where the building now stands was once home to Hollywood’s first movie studio. In fact, the studio was home to the pilot episode of “I Love Lucy” and Orson Welles’ haunting broadcast of “War of the Worlds”. It’s no wonder that celebrities like Mathew Perry are among the penthouse’s former tenants.

@mynewplace/Pinterest.com

Anyone who enjoys cooking will fall in love instantly with the stunning, gourmet, open-concept kitchen that this penthouse has. There’s no need to miss out on the amazing views of the Hollywood sign out in the hills by eating inside. When dinner’s ready, feel free to enjoy it, along with the views, from the large outdoor patio.

9. One Palm, Dubai

Location: Dubai, UAE
Highlight: Built By Omniyat Properties
Est. Value: $27.56 Million*

A list of the most outrageous penthouses in the world wouldn’t be complete without a stop on Dubai’s man-made island paradise, the Palm Jumeirah, which is exactly where One Palm can be found. Those who reside in the penthouse of One Palm are treated to a radiant nightly view of Dubai’s luminescent skyline. But that’s not all…

One Palm, Dubai @harn_adrian / Twitter.com

One Palm provides its residence with the privacy of the complex’s own jetty and 100 meters of private beach. Although there is also a private 12-seat cinema on the property, most of one’s spare time will probably be spent enjoying their penthouse’s rooftop pool and a private terrace that was designed by legendary landscape designer Vladimir Djurovic.

10. Montalbán Promotion 11, Spain

Location: Madrid, Spain
Highlight: Includes Work By The Sculptor Carlos Cruz-Diez
Est. Value: $16 Million*

At the top of Spain’s real estate food chain are the 10 homes that make up the Montalbán Promotion 11. Each brings something unique to the table, however, as of 2018, only one remained on the market. The modern-Spanish architectural design of “The Attic” is sure to make its eventual buyers very happy.

Montalbán Promotion 11, Spain @rpbertol / Pinterest.com

The 8,073-square-foot apartment has five bedrooms and seven washrooms spread across two of this triplex’s three floors. The top floor, of course, is reserved for the private swimming pool and the more than 2,000-square-feet of terrace that provides a 360-degree view of central Madrid and El Retiro Park.

11. The Boyd Residence, Sydney

Location: Sydney, Australia
Highlight: The architect was Richard Francis-Jones
Est. Value: $50 Million*

Anyone with a spare $50 million lying around would be foolish to not make an offer on The Boyd Residence, which for some reason, is still on the market. It has its own private elevator that takes residence directly up to their home on the 43rd floor of the ANZ building in downtown Sydney.

The Boyd Residence, Sydney @danielh6648 / Pinterest.com

Stepping out of the lift and into the, almost 30,000-square-foot, mansion penthouse, one won’t be able to prevent themselves from gazing in wonder through the floor-to-ceiling windows, that provide breathtaking 360-degree views of Sydney and the harbor below. That’s not all. There’s a marble kitchen, 5 marble bathrooms, and a rooftop pool that will all, certainly, leave lasting impressions.

12. Fontvieille, Monaco

Location: Monaco
Highlight: Located at the Port de Fontvieille
Est. Value: $27 Million*

Compared to the other Monaco-based apartments on this list, the $27 million price tag on the penthouses in the Fontvieille region doesn’t seem too bad, but don’t let the “cheap” price of the penthouses in Fontvieille be deceiving. There is much more than meets the eye.

Fontvieille, Monaco ©Napoleonka / Shutterstock.com

No matter where one looks from the rooftop of their Fontvieille penthouse they are in for a wondrous view. The mountains to one side are closely rivaled in beauty by the sea and the port to the other. At almost 10,800-square-feet of real estate, this five-bedroom penthouse comes fitted with everything, from an indoor pool to a healthy-sized wine cellar, and everything in between.

13. OPUS, Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong
Highlight: Building Designed By Frank Gehry
Est. Value: $66 Million*

Found atop the 12-story high Opus high-rise in Hong Kong’s prestigious The Peak neighborhood, the Presidential Unit (as the penthouse is known) has magnificent views of the mountains and valleys that encompass the building. However, the views alone are not what make up the $66 million price tag on this penthouse.

OPUS, Hong Kong @CivilEngDis / Twitter.com

When coming in from the 1,508 square-foot rooftop guests of the Presidential Unit enter into the 5,444-square-foot main attraction. Each of the four bedrooms has an en-suite so everyone has the opportunity to feel truly presidential. When hosting duties are done for the evening the private study awaits with a good book and a well-aged scotch.

14. Ritz-Carlton Penthouse, New York

Location: New York, U.S.A.
Highlight: Owned By Gary Segal
Est. Value: $118 Million*

New York City is known for having some of the most impressive penthouses in the world. Out of all the outrageously expensive homes atop the New York City skyline, there are none more expensive than the top-floor penthouse in New York’s Ritz Carlton Battery Park. It isn’t just one apartment, it’s three, and they all must be purchased together.

Ritz-Carlton Penthouse, New York @delightfullusa / Pinterest.com

Its area covers 15,434-square-feet of real estate and the property has more than 400-feet of windows. If the panoramic view isn’t cutting it, try the 2,193-square-foot terraces. The view of New York Harbour is spectacular from there.

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