Inside the Colossal $149 Million Chinese Estate That’s The Most Expensive Ever Built

The 72,000-square foot behemoth sits on 1,633 acres.

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(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

China‘s billionaires are starting to make ours look like downright paupers. Case in point? Check out these stunning photos of a recently-sold $149 million estate that’s the most expensive in Chinese history.

With a vast 1,633 acres, this colossal abode is named Taohuayuan, which roughly translates to “Utopia” or “Peace Blossom Land,” in case you were wondering.

(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

Eastern tradition meets modern decadence in the swanky interiors, which amount to 72,441 square feet. There are 32 bedrooms, which all strategically face southward for optimal sunshine, as well as a grand wine cellar.

(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)
(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

The land itself is enough for the one-billion-yuan price tag. It overlooks a freshwater lake, and the grounds are handsomely manicured with traditional Chinese landscaping.

(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)
(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

Its postcard-worthy gardens, which boast a mist-coated pond, replicate the Classical Gardens of Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)
(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

There is, of course, a swimming pool and several courtyards that offer respite from all the opulence.

(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)
(Photo: Sotheby’s Beijing)

The mansion, located in Suzhou in the Jiangsu Province, is just three-years-old, but it’s one of the most impressive offerings we’ve ever seen go up on Sotheby’s.

h/t Tech Insider

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