10 Most Awesome Penthouses Around the World

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. 

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.

Old Trees Penthouse

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 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.

Two king size bedrooms are individually decorated and have private en-suite bathrooms.

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

Geographical location: Los Angeles

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.

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.

Saint Petersburg’s Penthouse

Geographical location: St. Petersburg, Russia

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.

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.

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.

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

Geographical location: New York

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. 

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.

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.

Sydney Harbor Front Penthouse

Geographical location: Sydney

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.

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.

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 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.

The master bedroom on the 75^th 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 41^st, 42^nd and 43^rd 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.

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. 

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. 

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.