The World's Most Expensive Villa Sold For A Whooping €1BILLION

The most expensive house in the world is going on sale for up to €1billion (£860million) in the south of France.

The opulent address in the billionaire's playground of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is currently owned by Suzanne Marnier-Lapostolle, a member of the illustrious Grand Marnier dynasty who is keen to 'downsize'.

  

Claims ‘The Cedars’ mansion is on the market comes as the country struggles during one of its worst recessions for years and the Socialist government tries to deal with a security crisis.
Despite all this, Nice Matin today reports that the former home of Belgium King Leopold II can be yours for ‘a billion euros!’.

The 10-bedroom property, which comes with an Olympic size swimming pool, is in the billionaire’s playground of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, close to Nice

The House " Les CËdres",  the former residence of Belgian King Leopold II, is for sale for a billion euros, making it the most expensive villa in the world. In the heart of the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat (south of France).The famous actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have stayed there before delivery of their twins in Nice. The current owner being Paul Allen.

 It has one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, which includes 35 acres of manicured lawns, 15000 plants, and some 20 greenhouses containing rare tropical vegetation

The palatial home features a ballroom and also stables for up to 30 horses.
Close neighbours include British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and US tech tycoon Paul Allen.