Written by: Sumita Roy
Penthouses are the most spacious units in residential tower
sprawling over larger area than in the rest of the apartments in the same building.
These are further differentiated by luxurious features that are not present in any of the other apartments within the same building.
These are further differentiated by luxurious features that are not present in any of the other apartments within the same building.
Sometimes penthouses mean they have their own set of
facilities like chauffeur service, private elevators, or extravagant features
like vaulted ceilings, fireplace, private terraces, oversized windows, granite
counter tops etc.
But luxury does not have any bounds. Uber rich milieu just
need to think and there you have another exclusively beautiful feature sitting
in their penthouses.
Have you ever thought of the budget they spend on having a house like that or exactly what do they pay for. Let us have a look at some of the most beautiful and luxurious penthouses in the world, their location and heir approximate prices.
Have you ever thought of the budget they spend on having a house like that or exactly what do they pay for. Let us have a look at some of the most beautiful and luxurious penthouses in the world, their location and heir approximate prices.
Geographical location:
Barbados, North America
Worth: 8 million
dollars
This is a 3 storied beach front residence in Barbados. It
overlooks the idyllic Caribbean beach.
The interior comprises of 4 bedrooms, 4 huge bathrooms and a spacious living room. The entire penthouse sits on an area measuring 5900 sqft.
The interior comprises of 4 bedrooms, 4 huge bathrooms and a spacious living room. The entire penthouse sits on an area measuring 5900 sqft.
The living room has magnificent sea views of Paynes Bay. This room opens up to a terrace which features royal blue sofas, vaulted ceiling, chandelier, and ornate accessories. The colorful kitchen within the household has stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar.
There are additional exquisite features such as partially covered
pool deck, plunge pool, swimming pool, private Jacuzzi, wet bar and
barbecue area.
This privately owned penthouse unit also has a personal elevator along with fully trained staff, cooks, housekeeper, laundry service and high tech security.
Quintessential Penthouse
This privately owned penthouse unit also has a personal elevator along with fully trained staff, cooks, housekeeper, laundry service and high tech security.
Worth: 10.9
million dollars
Penthouse does not always mean you need to use it as a family home. Which means you can use it as a bachelor pad- a luxurious one where
you can spend time with yourself and revel in its beauty.
The Quintessential Penthouse is an example of such a hideout- a dazzling masterpiece crafted deftly through smart maneuvering of glass.
The Quintessential Penthouse is an example of such a hideout- a dazzling masterpiece crafted deftly through smart maneuvering of glass.
Style and a bad ass attitude are doused over this space. It
is built over 6480 square feet space which includes 4 master bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
It has two storeys and a spacious living room in the center highlighted by a wicked spiral staircase and fibre optic chandelier.
The overall image of the penthouse is that of an enlarged den- an immensely masculine space for chosen few.
It has two storeys and a spacious living room in the center highlighted by a wicked spiral staircase and fibre optic chandelier.
The overall image of the penthouse is that of an enlarged den- an immensely masculine space for chosen few.
Saint Petersburg’s Penthouse
Worth: 15 Million
dollars
Saint Petersburg may have many penthouses, but not all of
them have the same name.
This name is given to a special penthouse apartment which is a triplex sitting over one of the tallest skyscrapers of the city.
It offers 360 degrees view of the entire cityscape.
This name is given to a special penthouse apartment which is a triplex sitting over one of the tallest skyscrapers of the city.
It offers 360 degrees view of the entire cityscape.
The custom furnishings are modernized with little or no
traditional significance. This private residence has two large terraces on the
upper floors.
Each floor has internal staircase connecting one level to the other. The lower level has living and private spaces, and utility spaces providing a unique loft like structure.
Each floor has internal staircase connecting one level to the other. The lower level has living and private spaces, and utility spaces providing a unique loft like structure.
In the middle level is the entertainment and business spaces
and the upper most level has the conservatum that provides breathtaking views
of the city.
Highlights within this grandiose design are: ten meter high central ‘palm’ made of onyx, back lighting to create a backdrop, curved wall surfaces, and Wenge wood flooring. Bathrooms have Onyx flooring.
Highlights within this grandiose design are: ten meter high central ‘palm’ made of onyx, back lighting to create a backdrop, curved wall surfaces, and Wenge wood flooring. Bathrooms have Onyx flooring.
A signature feel is created by fitting in the dining and
breakfast tables, bed, coffee table guest room, bath tub and office desk.
Spencer Condominium
Worth: 29.5
million dollars
Spencer Condominium Harbors the story of the journey of a ballroom turned into a luxurious penthouse private residence in the upper east side mansion.
Designer Horace Trumbauer turned this spectacular space into a penthouse suite. It is presently owned by Joan Rovers.
Designer Horace Trumbauer turned this spectacular space into a penthouse suite. It is presently owned by Joan Rovers.
The 5190 square feet neo-French condo features penthouse
attributes like four bedrooms, five bathrooms, stunning 2-storeys gallery, a living
room, 23 feet ceiling height, Parquet-De-Versailles flooring and two
fireplaces.
This 42 feet wide mansion is one of the few remaining
examples of ‘great houses’ in New York.
A private elevator provides a dramatic entry to the double storey height gallery. In addition the unit has entertainment zone and reception rooms as well.
A private elevator provides a dramatic entry to the double storey height gallery. In addition the unit has entertainment zone and reception rooms as well.
The original architectural layout has been painstakingly
been restored by museum trained professionals. The library and dining room have
18th century French design and original wooden fireplace.
The top floor has commodious master bedroom that overlooks
the south facing terrace and offers views of Manhattan’s Central Park and the
City.
The suite features a huge bathroom and a corner office on the second floor. Lowest level has a sitting room with wood burning fireplace, two additional bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom.
The suite features a huge bathroom and a corner office on the second floor. Lowest level has a sitting room with wood burning fireplace, two additional bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom.
Sydney Harbor Front Penthouse
Worth: 30 million
dollars
Australia’s most expensive penthouse is situated in between Circular
Quay and Botanic Gardens, Macquarie St.- a posh locality sitting adjacent to the water body.
Sitting over an area measuring 700 square meters this house features uber lifestyle features.
Some of these are private elevator lobby, billiards room, master bedroom, quite a number of dressing rooms, wine cellars and a breathtaking view of the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.
This house magnificently blends in architectural pedigree with chic contemporary reinterpretation of sheer good taste.
Sitting over an area measuring 700 square meters this house features uber lifestyle features.
Some of these are private elevator lobby, billiards room, master bedroom, quite a number of dressing rooms, wine cellars and a breathtaking view of the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.
This house magnificently blends in architectural pedigree with chic contemporary reinterpretation of sheer good taste.
The complete structure is endowed with various spaces:
namely, graciously paneled security lobby, main living room, dining or sunroom
with Juliette balcony, bay front large
sitting room, butler’s pantry, contemporary bathroom, 4 bedrooms, landscaped
garden large sunny pool and so on.
All in all it presents the 18th century architectural masterpiece blended seamlessly with the modern era.
All in all it presents the 18th century architectural masterpiece blended seamlessly with the modern era.
One 57 Penthouse
Geographical location:
New York
Worth: 90 million
dollars
One 57 Penthouse in New York is one of the priciest and
most spectacular penthouses in the city.
The spectacularly laid out structure spreads lusciously over 13500 square fee area and occupies the 75th and 76th floors of the tower that goes by the same name.
This winter garden penthouse is endowed with amenities like: swimming pool, private enclosed garden, 2500 square foot of the loft all overlooking Central Park.
The spectacularly laid out structure spreads lusciously over 13500 square fee area and occupies the 75th and 76th floors of the tower that goes by the same name.
This winter garden penthouse is endowed with amenities like: swimming pool, private enclosed garden, 2500 square foot of the loft all overlooking Central Park.
The mansion comprises of six bedrooms, a library, a steam room and an indoor movie theater. In addition it has top of the line facilities and amenities- all personalized.
The facilities include 24 hours doorman, concierge, performance space, triple height indoor swimming pool, spectacular chandeliers, indoor Jacuzzi, onsite parking, catering kitchen, catering kitchen function room, private fitness center, yoga studio, pet wash room, art and craft atelier room and so on.
City Spire Penthouse
Geographical location:
Manhattan
Worth: 100
million dollars
Sitting on the City Spire Tower in Manhattan, this is a rare kind of penthouse- an octagonal penthouse that spreads over three floors- 73rd, 74th and 75th.
Unlike the other penthouses, its unique structure becomes its most striking and distinctive feature.
It spreads over a total of 8000 square feet. It features six bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a guest cum dining room with 20 seats, a conference room, a gallery and an entertainment room. a private elevator provides access to all the three floors.
It spreads over a total of 8000 square feet. It features six bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a guest cum dining room with 20 seats, a conference room, a gallery and an entertainment room. a private elevator provides access to all the three floors.
The master bedroom on the 75th floor comes with a
1000 bottle wine cellar, maids’ quarter along with 3000 sqft exterior space,
indoor pool, and health club. It also comes with valet parking facilities.
Pierre Hotel Penthouse
Geographical location:
New York
Worth: 125
million dollars
This luxurious and spacious home spread over 12000 square
feet. It occupies three level: namely 41st, 42nd and 43rd
of Pierre Hotel.
Though a part of a hospitality section, it served as the private residence of finance analyst Martin Zweig till 2013. In 1999 it was bought by Zweig at 21.5 million dollars.
Today the property is priced at 125 million dollars and is considered one of the priciest and most beautiful penthouses in the world.
On February 2013, after his death, his wife listed the property for sale at a lofty sum of
125 million dollars.
The chic space includes 5 master bedrooms, six full bath rooms and three half bathrooms, staff accommodation and separate suites for guests.
It also has 5 fireplaces, 4 terraces, main kitchen, private elevator, grand marble staircase, 23 feet ceiling height, four fire places and 360 degree view of Manhattan.
The chic space includes 5 master bedrooms, six full bath rooms and three half bathrooms, staff accommodation and separate suites for guests.
It also has 5 fireplaces, 4 terraces, main kitchen, private elevator, grand marble staircase, 23 feet ceiling height, four fire places and 360 degree view of Manhattan.
Hyde Park Penthouse
Geographical location:
Knightsbridge, London
Worth: 200
million dollars
Hyde Park is one posh and most secretive residential colony
in the world. Set in Knightsbridge, this penthouse sprawls over an area measuring 17000 square feet.
The internal design speaks of a chic modern facade and ample space.
The internal design speaks of a chic modern facade and ample space.
This penthouse has a double storey structure and boasts of
five bedrooms, study, private gymnasium, 24 hours room service, floor-to ceiling
windows, bullet proof glass, private wine tasting facility, quality security
service provided by British special forces and a panic room.
Like the Pierre Hotel Penthouse, this is also private property built over a hospitality project and in
wait to get sold to the rightful owner.
This is a masterful creation by Candy and Candy.
This is a masterful creation by Candy and Candy.
Monaco’s Tour Odeon Penthouse
Geographical location:
Monaco
Worth: 387
million dollars
Monaco is not only the city of casinos, high profile fun,
exotic cars and luxury yachts; it is also home to the most expensive penthouse
in the world.
The Odeon Tower is the tallest building in Mediterranean at
557 feet height above sea level. In this the top floor has the multistory penthouse
that occupies a space of 30000 square feet. It overlooks the sea bed along with
the entire city.
It comes with a water slide that plunges into an infinity
pool. It also has a movie theater and a private lounge. The vision of the
project was architect Alexander Giraldi- a master of “belle epoque” design- which
is inspired by the early 20th century Paris atmosphere.
Thus we come at the end of our list of the top most
prescient and coolest penthouses present all over the world. Each has more than
a few unique features to look for. Sorry, but I think you would not like your
home that much after viewing these modernized masterpieces.
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