First Place: A $59.9M 'Trophy' Mansion on the Florida Beachfront Is the Week's Most Expensive Home

Feb 29, 2024

A “trophy property” in Highland Beach, FL, that’s listed for $59.9 million takes first place as this week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®.

The 17,602-square-foot mansion boasts eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Built in 2014, the estate features a grand entry that opens up to a two-story living room with breathtaking views of the pool area and the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Other pricey properties to hit the market this week include a Connecticut castle with a moat, a Hamptons beach house on famed Meadow Lane, and a California contemporary originally built by artist Robert Graham and actress Angelica Huston.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most expensive homes, scroll down.

Price: $26,000,000 Triple Creek Ranch: This offering includes two luxury lodges on 255 acres overlooking the Gore Range.

Known as Thunder and Elk Lodges, the two homes were built using reclaimed logs and recently renovated with luxury finishes. Each has six bedrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, and chef’s kitchens.

The ranch could be used as a family compound or venue for corporate retreats. It currently operates as a high-end vacation rental, according to the listing.

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Price: $26,000,000 Castle with a moat: The Chris Mark Castle was named after its owner and custom-built for his daughters.

It features a moat outside and fairy-tale finishes throughout the 18,777-square-foot interior. Highlights include soaring towers, imported flooring inlaid with more than 25 species of hardwoods, period doors, 12 fireplaces, stained glass, a circular bar, and heated decks and patios.

The nine-bedroom castle comes with an in-law apartment, an in-ground pool, and a dock.

The 75-acre property overlooks the 30-acre Potter Pond.

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Price: $26,750,000 Waterfront compound: This vacation retreat comes with two homes and a vacant lot with private beach access.

Designed as a residential compound, the 2.8-acre island property includes multiple addresses: 27 Bosworth Road offers a five-bedroom home with a one-bedroom apartment. A recently renovated three-bedroom house can be found on Tom Nevers Bluff at 15 Lyford Road. The third property, 3 Wanoma Way, features a vacant lot with private beach access.

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Price: $27,750,000 Coveted address: This five-bedroom beach house is located on famed Meadow Lane, which is home to some of the nation’s wealthiest people.

Built in 1989, the 6,500-square-foot contemporary has had only one owner. Accompanied by 200 feet of beach frontage, the modern design features walls of glass to take in sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay. The double-height living room flows into a nearby lounge area with an office, and the primary suite has access to an oversized terrace. There is also an elevator, in-ground pool, pool house, and “staff bedroom.”

The five-mile street features a private helipad for fast and easy transport to and from Long Island.

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Price: $29,900,000 Mediterranean mansion: This four-bedroom home was custom-built in 2001 for the former chairman of JoS. A. Bank Clothiers.

Sitting on a rare double lot on the North End, the Mediterranean-style, 5,039-square-foot residence boasts hardwood and marble floors, exposed-beam ceilings, and an elevator. Four bedrooms upstairs come with access to the terrace overlooking the in-ground pool and hot tub.

The property also has a media room, beach cabana, outdoor kitchen, and “phenomenal loggia.”

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Price: $32,000,000 Windward Estate: Originally built by artist Robert Graham and actress Angelica Huston, the industrial-style residence encompasses “a half-city block.”

Offering ocean and mountain views, the 15,460-square-foot, live-work space features a 55-foot studio. The open floor plan has ceiling heights that range from 20 to 35 feet. The lofty all-white interior features concrete floors, built-ins, two staircases, and an elevator.

The urban oasis is right in the heart of vibrant Venice, close to shops, restaurants, and the beach.

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Price: $32,500,000 Tribeca penthouse: This four-bedroom condo is one of eight penthouse-level units located in a former book bindery. The former factory was built in 1882 and later transformed into luxury lofts by CetraRuddy Architects.

This recently remodeled 5,000-square-foot unit is located on the sixth and seventh floors and comes with access to a private rooftop terrace. The minimalist interior features timber beams and columns, custom millwork, Douglas fir cypress casework, and new white oak floors.

The $9,333 monthly HOA fee includes access to the resident-only indoor lap pool, fitness center, and children’s playroom.

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Price: $32,500,000 Harry Warner Estate: TV executive Daphna Ziman reportedly bought this historic Tudor in 1996 with her then-husband Richard Ziman.

The house has been on and off the market since 2017, when it was listed for just under $40 million. Even its cameo on the FX show “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” according to The Real Deal, didn’t lead to a sale.

The lavish interiors include imported French wood floors, a billiard room, screening room, fitness center, and library.

The gated 1.1-acre property comes with a tennis court, separate guesthouse, grotto pool, and koi pond.

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Price: $34,500,000 Double V Ranch: This sprawling 20,000-acre ranch appears to be owned by “America’s largest homebuilder,” D.R. Horton.

Tucked in the Sierra Blanca Range, this property features trophy bulls, wild turkeys, black bears, elk, and white-tailed deer. There are 12 residences and storage buildings. The horse facility includes watered indoor stalls, tack rooms, and paddocks.

The property offers impressive views of Church Mountain.

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Price: $59,900,000 Beachfront beauty: This eight-bedroom estate was reportedly sold to convenience store mogul Steve Buchanan in April 2022 for a record-breaking $45 million. Six months later, it was relisted for $65 million. Reduced to its current price in December, the home was taken off the market in June.

The 17,602-square-foot “trophy property” is back on the market. Luxurious highlights include custom millwork, exposed-beam ceilings, striking columns, and wood-paneled walls. The first-floor primary suite has two bathrooms.

The 1.4-acre property with 150-plus feet of ocean frontage is “currently undergoing aesthetic enhancements,” according to the listing.

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Kellie Speed has more written for a variety of publications, including Haute Living, U.S. Veterans magazine, DiverseAbility, and JustLuxe. She can be reached at [email protected].