What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide

Do you believe there is no place like home? For most of us, “home” evokes feelings of belonging and comfort. For some people, “the bigger, the better.”

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While houses have similar functions worldwide, different cultures have varying ideas and standards about the form, including their physical size.

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It seems ingrained in most people’s minds to strive to own or build their dream home. The bigger, the better.

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What’s the Biggest House in the World?

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The Sultan of Brunei resides in this palace, and it is one of the world’s costliest houses, with an estimated price of 1.5 billion dollars.

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1. Istana Nurul Iman Palace

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The world’s second-largest house belongs to Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest man in India. Its estimated building cost is around $2 billion, second only to Buckingham Palace.

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What’s the Biggest House in the World? + Top 10 Biggest Houses Worldwide

Do you believe there is no place like home? For most of us, “home” evokes feelings of belonging and comfort. For some people, “the bigger, the better.”

While houses have similar functions worldwide, different cultures have varying ideas and standards about the form, including their physical size.

It seems ingrained in most people’s minds to strive to own or build their dream home. The bigger, the better.

The Biggest Houses: Owners and Reasons

What’s the Biggest House in the World?

The biggest and most expensive property on this list is the Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located near the capital of Brunei.

The Sultan of Brunei resides in this palace, and it is one of the world’s costliest houses, with an estimated price of 1.5 billion dollars.

1. Istana Nurul Iman Palace

The property is 2.15 million square feet, with 1,799 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and 17 floors. With that much space, it’s #1 for a very good reason.

The world’s second-largest house belongs to Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest man in India. Its estimated building cost is around $2 billion, second only to Buckingham Palace.

2. Antilia Residence

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