For every man or woman, his or her house is a castle.
A home is where everyone lets their guard down. It is also a place where people plan their next big move or seek refuge when stressed.
When it comes to celebrities, they too follow the same rule. Just like us, for them, their homes are no less than a castle.
Here are some of the top celebrity homes across the world that have become famous not just because of their celebrity owners but also for other things too!
- Bill Gates and Xandau 2.0
Situated on the shores of Lake Washington, Xandau 2.0 took 7 years to complete. But Bill Gates did not hold back his purse strings to make this property his home. The estate has famous rare artworks hung on almost every wall, a man made stream with live salmon, a beach covered with golden sand imported from the Caribbean, temperature-controlled swimming pools, a library and ofcourse a round-the-clock state-of-the-art security.
- George Clooney Villa Oleandra
Overlooking idyllic Lake Como in Italy, Villa Oleandra was constructed in 1720 and has since seen multiple owners. George Clooney finally bought this mansion in 2002 from the Heinz family whose name is associated with the eponymous Ketchup. While it may look like an old-styled structure from the outside, on the inside it comes loaded with every modern amenity that you can think of.
- George Lucas Skywalker Ranch
Spread over 26 acres, the Skywalker Ranch is a hideaway destination for George Lucas. It has a 300-seat theatre, vineyard, swimming pool, farm animals and even an apiary where Lucas manufactures honey!
- Jay-Z & Beyoncé Bel-Air Mansion
After living in a rented space for 3 years, Jay-Z and Beyoncé finally found a place that they could call home. Spread over 30,000 square feet, their new Bel-Air mansion boasts of 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a spa, a mini theatre, luxurious & large green spaces, 4 swimming pools, and a basketball court. This is the place where the couple and their children stay when in Los Angeles.
- Tom Cruise Colorado Mansion
This 10,000-square-foot home is located overlooking the snowy mountains. It has floor-to-ceiling glass windows which adds to its beauty. Tom Cruise’s Colorado Mansion comes with an ice-hockey rink, tennis & basketball court and a private motocross race track. When not out shooting or promoting his new movie, it is said that one can always find Tom Cruise here.
- Mukesh Ambani Antilia
Called one of the costliest residences in the world, Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia is a landmark difficult to miss when one passes from Mumbai’s Billionaire address Malabar Hill. Spread over 27 floors, it is a skyscraper where Mukesh Ambani and his family reside. It is said that Antilia has 3 high-speed elevators, an ice-cream parlour, a full-fledged gym, a salon, a swimming pool big enough for a pool party, an 80-seat theatre for private viewing and a multi-storey car park.
- Shah Rukh Khan Mannat
Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat overlooks the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea. Co-designed by Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri, the place has luxurious interiors and a specially earmarked area on the terrace from where Shah Rukh Khan greets his fans every day whenever he is in town. Mannat is a must-visit for Bollywood fans.
- Gautam Singhnia JK House
Close to Antilia is another structure that looks like its sibling. Known as JK House, this is the residence of Raymond boss Gautam Singhania. And just like Antilia, JK House also boasts of amenities that are top class. JK House has five floors exclusively dedicated to Gautam Singhania’s car collection!
- Amitabh Bachchan Jalsa
It was a gift from Director Ramesh Sippy to Big B. It was called Mansa earlier, but Amitabh Bachchan changed the name to Jalsa. It is a double-storey structure which spans over 10,300 square feet of covered area. It is said that the structure is surrounded by a beautiful lush green garden and a grand porch. While on the inside, the Bachchans have adorned the place tastefully. It is said that many scenes of Bachchan’s movies like Chupke Chupke and Anand were shot at Jalsa much before Big B became the proud owner of this place.
Just like the celebrities themselves, celebrity homes too draw a lot of excitement from fans across the world. And just like us, for these celebs, there is no better place than home!
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Just like celebrities, celebrity homes are also quite famous amongst their fans. Here are well-known celebrity homes across the world, their special features and obviously their proud owners.