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Updown Court, Surrey, England | The most expensive private mansion in the UK

Submitted by Moe Hussain on Thursday, 23 October 2008No Comment

UPDOWN COURT | WINDLESHAM | SURREY | ENGLAND

Updown Court is a private residence in Windlesham, Surrey, England and is the most expensive private residence that is currently on the market.

Larger in area than both the royal residences of Hampton Court Palace or Buckingham Palace it is the largest private residence to be built in the United Kingdom since the 19th century. It was launched on the market in 2005 for £70,000,000

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Entered by a $3million heated marble driveway, Updown Court has 103 rooms, of which the 24 bedrooms each has its own marble en-suite bathroom. Among other features, it has a two lane bowling alley, five swimming pools, squash court, floodlit tennis court, wine cellar, and panic room in the event of a terrorist attack, five acres of more than 30 different types of imported Italian marble, expansive terraces, and a 50-seat cinema.

Updown Court also features an underground garage, with granite flooring, that has enough room to harbor eight limousines. The first floor is the main residential area, featuring 8 generous bedroom suites. The penthouse floor contains two separate penthouses, each with 2 bedrooms and occupying an entire wing of the property.

The estimated cost for upkeep alone is over £250,000 (Over $360,000 USD) a month.

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