9 Most Expensive Things Owned By Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates

Despite quitting the role of Microsoft CEO nearly 24 years ago and pledging to donate all his wealth, Bill Gates still remains among the world¡¯s wealthiest people. With a net worth of $140 billion at present (as per Bloomberg billionaire Index), Bill Gates is the world¡¯s fourth richest person currently, only behind Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos.

The billionaire has been known to have lived a luxurious life, especially in the past few decades. And quite naturally, a man with so much wealth is bound to have a lot of expensive possessions, right?

So let us dig into some of the most expensive things known to be owned by Bill Gates:

Most Expensive Things Owned By Bill Gates

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1.Horse Ranch

For $18 million, Gates bought the 228-acre Rancho Pass Ends in October 2014. A racetrack, guest house, office, vet clinic, sweet orchard, and five barns are all on the property. Located in Rancho Santa Fe, California, the property has a three-quarter mile dirt racetrack. Weight loss tycoon, those buildings are decked out with equestrian d¨¦cor. The land was once owned by Jenny Craig, who later sold it to Gates. In addition, Gates bought a second horse farm in Wellington, Florida, for $8.7 million back in 2013.

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Also, it was reported in 2009 that Bill Gates bought a ranch in Wyoming that had previously belonged to Buffalo Bill Cody. It was never disclosed how much he paid for the 492-acre estate. At first, the listing price was $8.9 million. In addition to these properties, he owns a large number of other properties through his cascade private investment firm, which includes half of the Four Seasons Hotels and the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco was purchased for $161 million in 2013 by Gates and a number of anonymous buyers.

2.Mansions

As one might anticipate from a billionaire, Gates' real estate holdings are precisely what you would expect. From a $123 million mansion in Washington to several mansions around the United States. The majority of Gate's time is spent at his 66,000-square-foot estate in Medina, Washington.

3.XANADU House

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Xanadu 2.0 is the jewel in Bill Gates' real estate portfolio. It should come as no surprise that one of the richest persons on the planet resides in an extravagantly large home. Gates spent seven years and sixty-three million dollars building his estate in Modena, Washington. Main Xanadu 2.0 is named after Charles Foster Kane's made-up residence in Citizen Kane. The house is enormous, measuring 66,000 square feet, and it is replete with high-tech features.

There are six kitchens and 24 bathrooms in the house, ten of which are complete baths. Twenty people can fit into the comfortable seats in the home theater. With cozy couches, armchairs, and even a popcorn maker for snacking, it has an Art Deco design. An existing house was barged out of the way to create space for an independent activities building. The 900 square foot structure is situated next to a boat dock, a sport court, and a putting green. Up to 23 cars can fit in the garages at Gates. The property is scattered with a number of garages at various locations.

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4.Private Jet

In an interview, as per USA Exploring report, after becoming a billionaire, Bill Gates admitted that he felt he had only made two extravagant purchases. A private jet was by far his most extravagant purchase. In the past, Gates had described his private jet as a big indulgence and guilty pleasure. It has been widely reported that he owns a 40 million dollar Bombardier BD 700 Global Express, which can seat up to 19 people. After the Gulfstream G-650, the global is the business jet with the second-largest cabin. Three cabin sections can hold 12 to 16 passengers each.

5.Porsche

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The Porsche that Bill Gates purchased shortly after becoming a billionaire is the only other item he views as a luxury acquisition. A unique beauty is the silver-colored Porsche 959 owned by Bill Gates. When Gates first bought the blue Porsche 911 Turbo in 1979, there are rumors that he was pulled over frequently in the vehicle. Porsche even formally renamed the vehicle the Gates 959. Possibly the best car of the 1980s, the Porsche 959 was the most impressive vehicle to leave the German manufacturer's doors.

6.Library

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People who are aware of Gates' routines are aware of his reading habit. And as expected, he has a huge library. The 2,100-square-foot library features two hidden bookcases, one of which opens to reveal a hidden bar, and a dome roof. The Codex life Chester, a 16th-century Leonardo da Vinci manuscript that the Gates purchased at auction for $30.8 million in 1994, is also housed in the library. There are numerous other rare books in the library, but this one is the most expensive item overall. indicating that the entire value is probably much higher than $60 million.

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7.Changing Artwork

Some flat panel displays behind the picture frames in Bill gates' houses are one of its more intriguing features. that adapts its artwork to each guest's pin, matching it to their areas of interest. Changing the artwork on walls only requires pressing a button. Anyone can have their favorite paintings or photos stored on devices worth $150,000 displayed on $80,000 worth of computer screens placed around the house.

Not only does Gates possess digital art, but in 1998, he broke the American art record when he paid $36 million for Winslow Homers' lost work on the Grand Banks. The artwork is displayed on a wall outside of his personal library. Chill De Hassan's room of flowers, an artwork thought to be worth $20 million, is located inside his library.

In addition, he owns a painting named Polo Crabb by George Bellows. At a South Bees auction in 1999, Gates paid an astounding $27.5 million to add the piece to his collection, all while remaining anonymous. In addition, Gates owns the $10 million nursery owned by William Merritt Chase. Additionally, he paid $30.8 million for the handwritten and illustrated Codex Life Chester journal, which was assigned to Chester by Leonardo da Vinci.

8.Trampoline Room

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Because he loves them, Bill Gates granted one wish to each of his growing daughters. Imagine their excitement when he disclosed that, akin to an indoor gymnastics facility, they had a whole room devoted to trampolines. Any time of day or night, the girls could jump and play. There is a very high ceiling in this room. Remember, Gates informed Ellen DeGeneres, that this is merely a small portion of the family's overall exercise area. The 2,500 square foot exercise area featured separate locker rooms for men and women as well as a sauna and steam room. A sizable network of basketball and tennis courts is also present.

9.A Stream & Beach

Its a no brainer that it must be difficult for Gates to distance himself from his fame and wealth because he lost his anonymity a long time ago. That is why he had beach and a stream installed on his land so that he could escape. Sea-run cutthroat trout and salmon are regularly introduced into the water. Additionally, he installed a mile-long beachfront with imported Caribbean sand on his property.

Sand from St. Lucia is transported in huge quantities by barge to the lakefront shore. Every year, contractors calculate that the first shipment had to have cost at least $2 million, and that subsequent shipments most likely cost about $500,000. Even though it's far too cold to swim, Washington Gates loves taking long walks on the real white sand beach.

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