Most of us can only dream of being able to afford a nice house where we can live comfortably with our loved ones can live, perhaps even raise a family and grow old in.
Because not every one of us is like big celebrities who have millions of dollars in their bank accounts, it’s not surprising to find out that the cost of Hollywood mansions can run up to millions. And as if that isn’t enough, these stars spend even more money to decorate their homes with luxurious items that cost more than the property itself!
Most of these things are going to make you turn green with envy but more importantly, they’ll give you an idea of how your favorite celebrities spend their fortune.
Some of them have things that are predictable because of their passion and work, while others have invested in the most ridiculous items which can make you question the reason behind the excessive purchase. A bathtub made out of gold? We’ll pass.
Here we listed the most lavish things celebrities have in their mansions and properties. Some will genuinely surprise you.
Dog Mansion
Yes, we are talking about celebrities’ mansions but Paris Hilton’s dogs deserve an honorable mention since they have their own private doghouse on the socialite’s property which may probably be better and pricier than yours.
Perhaps as a testament to her love for pets, Hilton shelled out $325,000 on building a luxurious 300-square-foot house for her four-legged friends.
Why the hefty price tag? The doghouse is basically the replica of Hilton’s Spanish-inspired mansion. The dogs’ two-level home has a chandelier, spiral staircase, wardrobe, designer furniture, and heating and air-conditioning units. Even a person can live in there!
A Gold Bathtub
Only a boxing champion like Mike Tyson can have a gold bathtub in the house. To some, this may come as no surprise since he is known for his outrageous, sky-high, and oftentimes unconventional purchases. Who can forget the rare Bengali tigers he used to keep as pets, each costing $150,000.
The athlete used to live in a mansion in the 80s through 90s but had to move out because of his mounting debt.
But during his stay, he bought a bathtub that was made with 24-karat gold! With Tyson’s massive frame, you wouldn’t imagine something small and because it’s made of the finest material, it came with a hefty price tag – $2.3 million!
As per reports, however, it was bought for Robin Givens, the boxer’s first wife. Hmm, it’s still pretty unclear how a gold bathtub can make the bathing experience better but for sure, anyone who lays their eyes on that would find it mesmerizing.
Indoor Basketball Court
Michael Jordan has his own basketball court in his former house in Illinois, which comes as a no-brainer because he loves the game. It is a rare gem because unlike other high-profile personalities who also chose to have their courts, this one is indoors.
The mansion was originally priced at $29 million but for some reason, nobody wants to be the next owner of the property in exchange for that amount. Since then, they lowered the price and is now available for takers for a cool $14,855,000 or $265 per square foot.
If you tally up the price of the mansion, it equals 23, and only avid fans of the basketball player know what this number represents.
Panic Room
Panic rooms weren’t as popular as libraries or office rooms in houses before, but this changed when Jodie Foster’s 2002 thriller film came out, wherein the mom and daughter duo stayed at a secret safe room when burglars busted into their house.
Some come in the form of a secret switch that will lead you to a hidden passage or perhaps a book in the library that could open a secret door leading to a safe place – whichever it is, the point is to make sure that only the owners of the house would know where it is located and that these locations are camouflaged within the house.
But did you know that several celebrities have actual panic rooms in their houses? Come to think of it, it really is a wise investment for famous people since they are a prime target for robberies and house invasions.
Power couple George and Amal Clooney, Kevin Smith, Madonna, Paul McCartney, and Joan Rivers reportedly have one in their houses as an extra security measure in case an intruder ever breaks in.
Having one customized for your home may come with a hefty price tag but these personalities don’t mind paying up if it makes them sleep better at night.
