What a $15 Million Home Looks Like in 15 Cities
Let’s play a little game. Imagine you have a $15 million real estate budget. You can buy any house, anywhere. What matters to you? What a $15 million house looks like varies—both in terms of square-footage and amenities—depending on the home’s location around the world. Most everyone knows that real estate in New York City or Monaco , for example, is more expensive in terms of square footage than, say, in Houston or Atlanta. Would you prefer to spend the $15 million on roughly 2,418 square feet of space in the hustle and bustle of New York City? Or would you splurge on 11,248 square feet (not to mention the 1.71 acres of land) in quieter Houston?
Let’s play a little game. Imagine you have a $15 million real estate budget. You can buy any house, anywhere. What matters to you? What a $15 million house looks like varies—both in terms of square-footage and amenities—depending on the home’s location around the world. Most everyone knows that real estate in New York City or Monaco, for example, is more expensive in terms of square footage than, say, in Houston or Atlanta. Would you prefer to spend the $15 million on roughly 2,418 square feet of space in the hustle and bustle of New York City? Or would you splurge on 11,248 square feet (not to mention the 1.71 acres of land) in quieter Houston? On one side of the coin, you have less space to call home but all the excitement and opportunities that New York City has to offer. On the other hand, how easy is it to raise a family in 2,418 square feet of space? Yes, a spacious home in Houston offers the luxury of sprawling out. But are you the type of person who prefers to live in the middle of a vibrant international city? The decision is yours: Below, AD rounds up 15 international properties that cost $15 million.
London
Price: $15.1 million
Square Footage: 4,907
Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths
Amenities: Home theater, steam room, and wine cellar
Sydney
Price: approx. $15 million
Square Footage: approx. 15,242
Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths
Amenities: Water views, private access to boat, pool, spa, clubhouse, and home theater
Fort Myers, Florida
Price: $15.9 million
Lot Size: over two acres
Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths
Amenities: private water access with 2 docks and lift, views of water, mosaic infinity pool, 16-person spa, 2,000-bottle wine cellar, indoor and outdoor home cinemas, elevator, separate 3-bedroom guest cottage
(Outside) Tokyo
Location: (outside) Tokyo, Japan
Price: approx. $15 million
Lot Size: 8.5 acres
Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths
Amenities: Every room has a view of the ocean, outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis court, golf simulator, home theater, karaoke system, massage room.
Greenwich, Connecticut
Price: $14.9 million
Square Footage: 11,927
Lot Size: approx. 13.07 acres
Beds/Baths: 7 bedroom and 9 full baths with 2 partial baths
Amenities: 6 fireplaces, 60-foot-long indoor pool, gym, separate carriage house
Hong Kong
Price: $15.3 million
Square Footage: 2,576
Beds/Baths: 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths
Amenities: views of the water
Monaco
Price: $15 million
Square Footage: 2,863
Beds/Baths: 4 bedroom and 4 full baths with 1 partial bath
Amenities: views of the water, a wine cellar, and 2 parking spaces
Atlanta
Price: $14.5 million
Square Footage: 13,500 Lot Size: 10 acres Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms and 6 full baths with 3 partial baths Amenities: home theater, elevator, staff quarters, wine cellar, views of river, outdoor pool
Miami
Price: $16.9 million
Square Footage: 7,104
Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms and 6 full baths with 1 partial bath
Amenities: panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, four deeded parking spaces, in-residence housekeeping, butler, and spa services
Toronto
Price: $15.3 million
Square Footage: approx. 14,000
Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms and 6 full baths with 2 partial baths
Amenities: indoor pool, 3 fireplaces, outdoor tennis court, home theater
Aspen, Colorado
Price: $15 million
Square Footage: 8,872
Lot Size: 0.79
Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms and 7 full baths with 2 partial baths
Amenities: billiards room, home theater, wine cellar, staff quarters, solar power heating
Houston
Price: $14 million
Square Footage: approx. 11,248
Lot Size: approx. 1.71 acres
Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms and 8 full baths with 2 partial baths
Amenities: 4 fireplaces, outdoor pool, outdoor shower, wooded backyard
New York City
Price: $15 million
Square Footage: 2,418
Beds/Baths: 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1 partial bath
Amenities: view of Central Park, and views of Manhattan, gym in building, restaurant in building
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Price: $15 million
Square Footage: 18,750
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Beds/Baths: 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with 2 partial baths
Amenities: panoramic views of the sea, home is located on a private island with facilities such as a spa, tennis courts, 3 pools, 3 restaurants, wave pool, and a helipad with helicopter services
Paris
Price: approx. $15 million
Square Footage: 5,640
Beds/Baths: 8 bedrooms and 1 full bath with two partial baths
Amenities: located in the heart of Paris with a private outdoor space
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