In the second part of our Listing of the Day recap, we look at the priciest homes to be included in the series so far. We previously looked at the most popular homes. Here are the five most expensive listings (in U.S. dollars) that we’ve featured:
1. A Courtyard Home, Forbidden City-Style
Location: Beijing, China
Price: 500 million yuan (about $78.3 million) Built in the heart of ancient Beijing, the construction of this more than 17,200-square-foot compound took three years to complete. The home features five bedrooms, two kitchens and a traditional courtyard known as a “siheyuan.” Read more.
2. Modern Glamour on the French Riviera
Location: Cap d’Ail, France
Price: €35 million (about $39.2 million) Nestled among the cliffs in Cap d’Ail, a resort area in between Nice and Monaco, this contemporary villa features views of the Mediterranean Sea. The seven-bedroom home has an outdoor lounge that faces the coastline. Read more.
3. A Modern Sanctuary in the Rocky Mountains
Location: Telluride, Colo.
Price: $39.1 million This isn’t your ordinary alpine estate. Set on 35 acres in southwestern Colorado, the modern residence features a range of hotel-like amenities, including a fitness center, a salon and a full spa. Read more.
4. A Palatial Estate in Miami Beach
Location: Miami Beach
Price: $31.75 million Not only is this property one of our most popular Listing of the Day features, it’s also one of the priciest. Set on Miami’s prestigious North Bay Road, the yacht-friendly mansion includes 130 feet of waterfront on Biscayne Bay. Read more.
5. A Sleek Estate in Bel Air
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $27.5 million Nestled in the canyons of Bel Air, the views from this seven-bedroom home span from the city skyline to the Pacific Ocean. The house features 2,820 square feet of outdoor space including a kitchen, a bar and an infinity-edge swimming pool. Read more. (Prices updated as of Sept. 23, 2015.) Write to Gina Faridniya at gina.faridniya@dowjones.com