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The biggest private house in the world?? Under construction and definitely unique.

By Barbara S. Duncan

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

May 08, 2008 12:56 AM

Forbes magazine had this photo and short write up about this private home being built in Mumbai, India by Mukesh Ambani who is ranked as the 5th richest man in the world. He needs more room because his 22 story building residence is getting crowded. It includes the following.

Separate gym for each family member
Six stories of parking
Four stories of open-air-gardens
A ballroom covered with crystal chandeliers
65 seat theater
A spa
Swimming pool
Ice room, where you sit as snow drifts onto your head.
27 stories high
Over 400,000 sq. ft.
Over two billion cost
Rooftop helipad

For more information visit http://www.forbes.com/ambanihouse . ambani house

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matthew

2 Billion On that!!!!!! In England there is a house worth 1.75 billion and though it is a eye soure, at least you can see your moneys worth!!!!! I don't know about in the US but in Britain we have to apply for bulding permission from our goverment, our land and we still have to ask nicley, I wounder how long it would take him to apply for that!!!!! I applyed for a conservotry and it took me 2 years!!!!!!

Secondly ,Barbara, I wounder how the people who live in the area feel about this? Are they happy or disgusted? I would really like to find out.

Finaly it really does remind me of two unamable eyes saws that their building on ground zero. I mean those new buildings they want to build there are just ugly and wont fit into that priceless new york skyline, like this building wont!!!!

Jan 28, 2011 12:06 PM

#71

Anonymous

this house is just stupid! some people take being rich and wealthy too far!

Feb 10, 2011 04:47 AM

#72

Anonymous

jon

you must have a lot of money but you sure dont have any style

Mar 22, 2011 02:15 AM

#73

Anonymous

Sksksksksk

If you guys are so angry at some guy EARNING his home, maybe you should get off your lazy butts and WORK!!!!! You people should be ashamed!!!!!!!! :(

Apr 08, 2011 09:09 AM

#74

Anonymous

chandrasekhar

2 billion on that???!!!!!! there are sooo many uneducated in india he can give those two billion as funds so that many people can develope in their life its vwery stupidity

May 13, 2011 06:21 AM

#75

Anonymous

Nirali

Ur very rite abhay...I'm With u ...I live in america and I was born here ..but my nationality is indian ...n I also hate it when people talk shit abt India .....India is the best

Dec 24, 2011 03:19 PM

#76

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Barbara:

Interesting residence. If as Abhay, #74 says, the residence employee 600 than it is probably a good thing. It is admirable that India has taken no money from other for disasters, etc. The Indian's I know are all very well educated, smart and very friendly.

Feb 01, 2012 10:19 AM

Eric Michael

Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI

Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

It might just be the picture, but it looks kind of unstable to me.

Feb 01, 2012 10:35 AM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

That is really interesting. I wonder how long it takes to clean it start to finish.

Feb 01, 2012 07:36 PM

Phil Leng

Retired - Kirkland, WA

Phil Leng - Retired

Crazy is the only word that comes to mind.

I guess every culture has its example of outlandish luxury.

We are used to the castles of Europe, or the mansions in America.

This is just outside the boundary of our imagination.

Phil

Feb 01, 2012 11:34 PM

Jimmy Phan

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY IN MOORESVILLES, NC - Hickory, NC

Phan real estate group in hickory

Nah....i wouldn't live there even if i am given.

It is all material.

I once sold a miilion dollar home and all friends of mine asked what the difference in that house?

I bluntly answered: "more bricks"

thanks for sharing

jimmy phan

Feb 02, 2012 03:43 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

It's his money and he can do what he wants, but it sure wouldn't be my taste! It's kinda ugly...

Feb 02, 2012 04:02 PM

Anonymous

Abhay

Hey true it is all material, but indians have a vast magnitude of wealth now, which has come from their sheer business acumen, like middle east had oil, africa minerals, indians have education and business skills and adaptability .Lot of Indians have wealth where after investing for future they do feel like indulging a bit, as did americas and europe all these years, Indians are doing it now.Besides no credit crunch in India...banks here won't lend you more than your total worth ever!!

Besides the guy who owns the house has cars worth $ 7 Billion USD which are parked on first 10 storeys of the building (it is a parking lot mate!),well besides which he now owns largest petrochemical company by production in world..., all his business are worth over $30 Billion USD..what would he with that kinda money...i would spend a bit..wouldnt you??

Cheers

Feb 03, 2012 03:05 AM

#83

John Fauth

Coldwell Banker King Thompson - Grove City, OH

Turning your dreams into an address!

So... is he adopting? No harm in asking; is there? LOL! I can't even imagine owning a million dollar home let alone this.

Feb 17, 2012 11:37 PM

MichelleCherie Carr Cr...

San Jose, CA

Irene Durocher

Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL

homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Barbara, a great view from the top floor I imagine. The only problem I see

is ALL the company you would have if you owned it. We all know the saying after 3 days,

it's time to leave.

Jun 05, 2012 09:22 PM

Anonymous

To be honest with you it looks like shit................

Nov 20, 2012 01:33 PM

#87

Anonymous

eyes

Woooow..Am shocked I can say, so there are people who live a life like that one while others starve to the extrem??? but its cute though we all have to enjoy what we had worked for

May 09, 2014 08:24 PM

#88

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

What a great idea to blog about this unique property!

To tell you the truth, selling unique properties is my dream. I love houses with history and character!

Nov 23, 2014 04:50 PM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thank you for your post on AR blogs over the years-it led me to this post.