Meet Indian who owns one of world’s most expensive private homes, no match for Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani’s Rs 15000 crore Antilia, his name is…, business is…
Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, and his wife, Nita Ambani, live in the Antilia, a lavish 27-storey mansion in Mumbai, estimated to be worth a staggering Rs 15000 crore. But did you know there is another Indian billionaire who owns one of the world’s most expensive private homes?
We’re talking about Switzerland-based Indian business tycoon Pankaj Oswal, a member of the renowned Oswal family which runs the Oswal Group Global conglomerate.
The Oswal family, known for their opulent lifestyle, grabbed headlines last year when Pankaj Oswal and his wife, Radhika Oswal, bought the Villa Vari estate in the picturesque Swiss village of Gingins, for a staggering $200 million (about Rs 1,649 crore). Lets us find out more about Pankaj Oswal’s lavish mansion in the Swiss Alps.
Pankaj Oswal’s Villa Vari estate
Spread over an expansive 4.3 lakh square feet, the Villa Vari estate, overlooks the mesmerizing Swiss Alps in Gingins, a serene, picturesque village in the Swiss country side. The estate was previously owned by Christina Onassis, the daughter of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
According to reports, the Oswals had roped in celebrity interior designer, Jeffrey Wilkes, who completely redesigned the lavish house according to the taste and needs of the new owners. In an interview, the designer revealed that the Oswal family wanted the mansion to be an amalgam of Indian culture mixed with a modern touch.
As such, Wilkes used vibrant colors for the interiors, and paired it with large, elegant chandeliers, and statement furniture.
Inside Oswal family’s Swiss mansion
Pankaj Oswal’s daughters, Ridi Oswal, and Vasundhara Oswal often share glimpses of their lavish home on their social media pages, providing a sneak peek into the Rs 1700 crore mansion.
The living room is adorned with sofas of various styles and colors, while the ceiling has an ultra-modern design. The room has a simplistic design, with wooden cabinets embedded in the walls, with a lavish carpet and a coffee table adding to its aesthetic charm.
Additionally, one of the walls is complete glass, providing a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps that surround the house.
Villa Vari estate amenities
Pankaj Oswal’s Villa Vari estate, one of the world’s costliest private residences, boasts top-of-the-line amenities, including fully-stacked gym, gold-plated spa, and a wellness wing.
The house has large French windows that offer a mesmerizing view of the gardens and snow-capped mountains outside.
As per reports, the lavish villa is adorned with custom interior installations brought from around the world. The design of the walls is inspired by Jaipur’s historic Amber Palace. The mansion also stands out for its meticulous lighting, with custom chandeliers brought in from Turkey and Morocco, giving the villa a palatial, almost royal aura.
Notably, the Oswal family was recently in the news as Vasundhara Oswal, the 26-year-old daughter of Pankaj Oswal, spent three weeks in a Ugandan jail after she was accused of the kidnapping and murder of her father’s former employee, who was later found alive.
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