If a lifestyle change is on your cards, there is nothing better to start with than buying a new home. But like everything else, it has to be done with style and inspiration. And nothing better than buying an opulent residence, capable of making your in-laws turn green with envy and, above all, very expensive.

There is such a place, a 103-room mansion spread over 58 acres of gardens and woodlands called Cut up located in Windlesham, Surrey, England. Now this is a great home for the outgoing buyer who likes sports and doesn’t mind carrying a little extra mortgage. This particular property offers several ballrooms, an indoor squash court, a two-lane bowling alley, and a billiard room. If the wife is into gardening, she will find her pleasures in the well-tended 11-acre garden, and chat with good neighbors like the Duchess of York, Elton John and, at nearby Windsor Castle, the Queen of England never does. has done. it has been easier.

To impress your friends, the entry foyer features a wide double staircase inspired by one of the late fashion designer Gianni Versace’s Miami home. Behind the staircase, a grand hall supported by marble columns overlooks an ornamental pond, which supports a fountain that, with the flick of a switch, launches water 200 feet into the air.

Marble abounds. Five acres of more than 30 different types of imported stone line the floors, driveway, and spacious decks. One indoor pool is in the style of a Roman bath, while another is decorated with a two-story stone mosaic depicting a snow-covered Mount Fuji (which would be in Japan …).

This 50,000-square-foot home may be just what you need to escape your daily grind, with its heated marble entryway, 24-karat gold leaf on the studio’s mosaic floor, a helipad for your air trips to the store. , the indoor movie theater and underground garage that has enough space to house eight limousines. Guests can stay in any of the 23 rooms, but in reality, and from my professional point of view, this is perhaps the most important advantage, the cost of maintenance is a modest 2 million dollars a year.

At a convenient price of $ 138 million (that’s right, millions with an “m” like in Mary), this is definitely Luigi’s handpicked bargain of the year. And the added bonus is that you can also pay in sterling, now who could ask for more? Just the perfect place to drop your damn Yankee accent … yeah.

If, on the other hand, you don’t want to leave North America and you like horses, I suggest you Hala ranch to your otherwise inquisitive attention. The Hala Ranch, as you can intuitively deduce from the name, is owned by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (but make an offer and you can call him Al). The Prince, who used to be Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States, is selling as he has taken over as National Security Advisor to Saudi Arabia. This 56,000 square foot home is just what you need if you are looking for some country décor, peace and quiet. The farm has its own sewage treatment plant, which saves on sewer charges, and a mechanical workshop with its own gasoline pumps and car washes. Cross-country ski trails are maintained throughout the property. The central lodge on the estate is bigger than the White House, so if Hillary wins, you’ll also make her green with envy. It’s built in a rustic style, with solid wood beams and stone columns, and contains 15 rooms, all with patios and 16 bathrooms, just in case you get stuck.

Priced conservatively at $ 134 million, this is an opportunity one can hardly afford to pass up. Trust me on this one, or my name is not Luigi …

Have you ever considered moving to Turkey? I ask this because, as you know, although still in Asia (Asia Minor, to be exact), Turkey is set to become Europe in the not too distant future. The perfect Europe, one might add, without the Europeans … But really, if you want to cultivate your talent for archeology and ancient history, there is nothing better than this 30,000 square foot residence overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. (Europe) . Located on three-quarters of an acre, the Beachfront estate offers opulent living with its 64 rooms, which feature large windows that look out over the water. You can even fish from your room. This mansion features not only gold trim and crystal chandeliers, but it even has a rare dock nearly 200 feet long (like I said, you can fish it from the bedroom). If you need a boat, the Turks can rent you one for about € 1 an hour.

Currently offered for sale for $ 100 million, there is a bit of room for negotiations here. Sorry, only US dollars are accepted in cash, Visa or Mastercard or of course with debit card.

How about a pied-a-terre in no less than New York City for your leisurely weekend trips? Or for your next New Year’s Eve in the Big Apple, near Time Square? Think about it, you no longer have to see it on CNN. If this is the case, I can recommend The Pierre Penthouse, a castle in the sky that occupies the top three floors of one of the most elegant hotels in New York City, next to Central Park. Guess the price, just guess: $ 70 million! This is what I call cheap, cheap, cheap! The original 3,500-square-foot ballroom features a 23-foot-high ceiling, and at each of the two west-facing corners, French doors open onto terraces offering stunning views of Central Park and beyond. The master bedroom suite has two additional corner terraces so generally the balconies and windows have 360-degree views of Manhattan, Central Park, the East River, and the Hudson River. And, with an annual maintenance fee of USD 464,600 that It includes the services of a uniformed housekeeper and a housekeeper (yes, I know, I didn’t believe it myself), this is a real deal in the works. Hurry, it won’t last.

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