A 'royal-style' luxury home in Israel has gone on sale for a quarter of a billion dollars.
The stunning royal-style residence is located within a haven for the country's rich and famous - and its illusive Russian billionaire owner is no different.
Valery Kogan has an estimated net worth of $2.5billion (£1.87billion) and made his fortune as the co-owner of Moscow's Domodedovo Airport.
His elaborate residence in the coastal town of Caesarea - which features sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea - has appeared on the market for a cool $258,318,757.
The huge home, which was inspired by Baroque and Rococo architecture and features marble flooring, has a huge interior space of 69,000sq ft.
Despite the large amount of interior space, the property only has four bedrooms.
Upon entrance, the visitor is met with an impressive 2,475 sq ft grand hall crowned with crystal chandeliers and marble columns.
Ground floor amenities also include a 2,152 sq ft living room, a formal dining room, a separate breakfast room, a fully equipped chef kitchen and a library.
A majestic staircase leads to the upper floor. The property features just four bedrooms despite its size; three in-suite bedrooms and a vast master suite with two bathrooms, two walk-in closets and two dressing areas, as well as an upstairs study.
However, it boasts a number of luxury amenities including a private spa with a fitness room, an indoor pool and saunas.
The enourmous property was bought by Kogan - who has never given an interview during his 25-year business career - in 2013.
He reportedly invested a massive $100million (£74.7million) on building it into Israel's most-luxurious property.
And, with the mansion on the market for $258,318,757, Kogan is set to take home a profit exceeding $158million.
Outside, the mansion has landscaped gardens, two fountains with Roman sculptures and monumental columns.
An expansive outdoor pool is complete built in stereo system and a large outdoor TV screen.
The luxury mansion's additional amenities include a wine room, billard hall and butler's pantry. Inside, a private elevator can be used by residents and guests.
The property boasts an indoor cinema room as well as eco-friendly energy saving systems.
It offers its residents 'total security and privacy'.
In comparison, a mega-mansion on London's new 'billionaire row' became the most expensive property on sale in the capital this year when it went on the market in February.
The new build in St John's Wood has become the most pricey house to be listed this year in the capital, boasting a 25,000 square footage, 14-meter pool and ten bathrooms.
Developed by Greek business man George Dragoumanos, who bought the plot on 'billionaires' row' in 2013, the neo-classical residence on Avenue Road is also available to rent for a whopping £160,000 a month.
Across the pond, a developer is preparing to list what is believed to be America's most expensive home at half a billion dollars.
The mansion, dubbed 'The One' and developed by former film producer Nile Niami, sits atop a hill in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air and is expected to be ready for sale soon.
It is complete with a nightclub, beauty salon, 20 bedrooms and sweeping views of LA and the Pacific Ocean.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
