What comes to your mind when you think about a costly house?
While you might be thinking about the “Antilia”, it’s surprisingly not the only costly home in India.
So, which are the others on the list?
Let us learn about India’s top 10 opulent dwellings:
1. Antilia
Of course, leading the list as not just India’s most expensive house in India but also one of the world’s costliest, it’s Antilia!
Antilia is owned by Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries. It is situated on Mumbai’s Altamount Road, one of the city’s most expensive thoroughfares, this 568-foot skyscraper features 27 floors.
Antialia was designed by the renowned Chicago-based architects Will and Perkins and is a marvel of engineering and design.
It houses the following amenities:
- Nine high-speed elevators
- Three helipads
- An 80-seat movie theatre
- A salon
- A gym
- An ice cream parlor.
- Multi-storey car parking
- A swimming pool
Remarkably, this intelligently designed building can withstand an earthquake of up to 8 magnitudes on the Richter scale.
The skyscraper’s interiors are exquisitely crafted using marble, crystals, and mother-of-pearl, with no two floors sharing the same design or material. A dedicated staff of approximately 600 individuals meticulously maintains Mukesh Ambani’s mansion.
So, how costly is it?
Its estimated cost ranges from ₹6,000 crores to ₹12,000 crores.
2. JK House
The second-tallest private residence in India, JK House, belongs to Gautam Singhania, the chairman of Raymond Group. JK House stands on the same prestigious Altamount Road as Antilia.
JK House houses the following amenities:
- Two swimming pools
- Five floors dedicated parking
- A helipad (designed specifically for Singhania’s helicopters)
- A spa
- A gym
- Various other recreational facilities.
Its upper floors are thoughtfully divided into separate residential units. This is to ensure privacy for each family member, complemented by soothing views from spacious gardens and terraces.
Located in South Mumbai, JK House benefits from an excellent and desirable location.
So, how costly is it?
Valued at approximately ₹6,000 crores, this 30-storey property embodies modern residential luxury.
3. Abode
Anil Ambani’s residence, known as Abode, is another prominent entry among the costliest houses in India.
Spanning a vast area of 16,000 square feet and standing 70 meters high, this property includes its own helipad. Situated in Pali Hill, Mumbai, Abode is a 17-storey building that previously served as home to Mukesh Ambani and his family before their relocation to Antilia.
The grand entrance of Abode features beautifully designed glass windows, allowing natural light to illuminate the elegant white interiors. The property is equipped with a gym, spa, swimming pool, and other amenities typical of a seven-star hotel.
So, how costly is it?
With a valuation estimated around ₹5,000 crores, Anil Ambani’s ‘Abode’ certainly warrants its place among the most expensive homes in the country.
4. Gulita
Gulita, a swanky mansion located in Worli, Mumbai, is owned by Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal. It is considered one of the costliest houses in India and indeed in the entire world.
Gulita was a wedding gift to the couple from Anand Piramal’s parents, Ajay Piramal and Swati Piramal.
The property was purchased in 2015 and subsequently renovated, receiving its occupancy certificate in 2018. Built on five floors, the house was constructed by Eckersley O’Callaghan, a London-based engineering firm.
So, how costly is it?
Gulita costs somewhere around ₹818 crores.
5. Lincoln House
This magnificent property belongs to Cyrus Poonawalla, the billionaire Chairman of the Serum Institute.
The property, which was earlier owned by the U.S. government and used as a Consulate house, originally served as the mansion of a Maharaja of Wankaner. It was sold to the U.S. government in 1957. Poonawalla finalised the deal for the mansion in 2015, after it had been on the market for four years.
Lincoln House holds the distinction of being a Grade-III heritage property. While Grade-III properties can be redeveloped as per heritage site policies, the Poonawalla family intends to use the house for residential purposes. The property spans 2 acres, with a total built-up area of 50,000 square feet.
So, how costly is it?
Located in the upscale Breach Candy area of South Mumbai, Lincoln House is a mansion valued at ₹750 crores.
6. Renuka Talwar Bungalow
Renuka Talwar, daughter of DLF’s chairman K.P. Singh, owns one of the costliest houses in India, located on Prithviraj Road in New Delhi.
This bungalow forms part of the exclusive Lutyens Bungalow Zone of New Delhi, known for its approximately 1000 luxurious bungalows. Renuka Talwar’s home features the most luxurious amenities. Notably, her father also owns two bungalows within this prestigious zone.
So, how costly is it?
This beautiful bungalow was purchased in 2016 for ₹435 crores.
7. Jatia House
Situated in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Jatia House is owned by K.M. Birla, the Chairman of Aditya Birla Group.
This sea-facing mansion is spread across 30,000 square feet. It features lush green gardens, a courtyard, a small pond, and 20 bedrooms. The sheer size of the mansion allows it to host around 500 to 700 people at a time, making it resemble a grand Bollywood movie set.
The interiors of Jatia House showcase:
- Massive corridors
- Airy bedrooms
- Auditoriums (crafted from the finest quality marble)
- A grand garden
- A central courtyard
- A beautiful pond.
So, how costly is it?
This mansion is valued at around ₹425 crores.
8. Adani Lutyens’ Bungalow
Gautam Adani owns a luxurious property in Lutyens’ New Delhi.
A total built-up area exceeding 25,000 square feet, comprises:
- Seven bedrooms
- A study room
- Six dining and living rooms
- Separate staff quarters.
- A generous 7,000 square feet of open garden.
So, how costly is it?
Lutyens’ New Delhi, acquired through a palatial bankruptcy resolution, is valued at ₹400 crores.
9. Premji’s Whitefield House
Next on the list is the ultra-luxurious house of Azim Premji, the founder and former chairman of Wipro, located in Whitefield, Bangalore.
This impressive farmhouse spans 6,000 square feet. Its high ceilings and pitched roofs lend it a distinctive appearance.
The property’s natural beauty is further enhanced by stone cladding surrounded by lush greenery.
So, how costly is it?
The estimated cost of this residence is ₹350 crores.
10. Malabar Hills Triplex
Niraj Bajaj, the Chairman of Bajaj Auto, owns an architectural marvel in South Mumbai’s Malabar Hills, one of the costliest houses in India.
It is equipped with all luxury amenities. A particularly attractive feature of this property is its eight dedicated parking lots, reflecting the opulence of this triplex
So, how costly is it?
This sea-facing property was purchased in 2023 from Macrotech Developers for ₹252 crores.
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