7 of the most extravagant houses in the world

Want to see how the other half lives? We're showcasing some of the most incredible homes we've come across

Story by: David Renwick

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The owner of this home had the means architecture, estate, facade, home, house, property, real estate, reflection, sky, gray, teal — The owner of this home had the means to demand whatever they wanted – regardless of cost

Whether it's a Beverly Hills mansion with a helipad or a house carved into a cliff face, we come across our fair share of extravagant homes here at Trends.Have a look through our collection by clicking the image above, or one of the gallery thumbnails.

Nov 21, 2017

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