That billionaire hedge funder Ken Griffin holds the record for one of the most expensive homes in the U.S. at $240 million, set in 2019, is no secret. What’s grabbing headlines now is the possibility of this record being shattered by local developer Stewart Satter. He has audaciously listed a planned spec mansion for an eye-popping $285 million, in upscale Manalapan, South Florida.
A man who treats real estate development as a hobby, Satter purchased the approximately 4-acre parcel for $27.5 million in March 2024. Naturally, he needed a top-tier team, enlisting luxury home builder Robert W. Burrage of RWB Construction Management and the acclaimed architecture firm Choeff Levy Fischman to turn his grand vision into reality.
The result is nothing short of spectacular, with spaciousness serving as the core theme. From the sprawling 50,000-square-foot main house to the expansive guesthouse and a luxurious boathouse, the estate epitomizes openness.
It boasts eight bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, seven lavish powder rooms, a bowling alley, a state-of-the-art movie theater, a game room, a golf simulator, a shooting range, a wine cellar with a private lounge, and a padel court. For the ultra-wealthy, indulgence knows no bounds. And if these features feel extravagant, the estate also includes a bespoke “car museum” designed to showcase an opulent collection of vehicles.
Clearly, this mansion is built for a high-net-worth individual with a taste for unparalleled luxury, complete with ample car storage, over-the-top amenities to entertain equally affluent guests, and every conceivable extravagance money can buy.
Satter has clarified that the property isn’t under construction yet; for a price tag of this magnitude, the buyer is expected to customize every detail to their exacting standards. As the project developer, Satter will oversee this personalization process, ensuring perfection. Adding to the allure, the buyer will have the privilege of being neighbors with Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the fourth-richest man in the world, worth $202 billion.
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