Three of the world's most expensive properties are in London

. Credit: Spear's

Three of the world's most expensive homes, which are expected to be sold next year, are in London.

According to research by wealth management group, Spear's:

  • An exclusive Grade I listed mansion in St James's tops the entire world table, with an asking price of £250 million (pictured above)

  • A London property also takes second place, the home of Saudi Prince Abdul Aziz bin Fahdin Kensington Palace Gardens, which is on the market for £100 million

  • A Grade II listed mansion, formerly the London residence for William Lyle of the Tate & Lyle family, is in tenth place, at £65 million

Away from London, homes in New York dominate the rest of the list, along with one in Turkey.

Here's the top ten list in full:

  • 18 Carlton House Terrace, London - £250 million

  • Kensington Palace Gardens, London - £100 million

  • The Owlwood Estate, Los Angeles - $150 million

  • Copper Beech Farm, Connecticut - $140 million

  • Crespi/Hicks Estate, Dallas - $135 million

  • The Residence at the River House, New York - $130 million

  • The Penthouse at the Pierre Hotel, New York - $125 million

  • Zeki Pasa Waterside Mansion, Istanbul - $115 million

  • One Beacon Court Duplex, New York - $115 million

  • Bishops Avenue, London - £65 million

Bishops Avenue, London Credit: Knight Frank
The north London property is ranked number 10 Credit: Knight Frank
Copper Beech Farm, Connecticut Credit: David Ogilvy/Christie's International Real Estate
The Penthouse at the Pierre Hotel, New York Credit: Sotheby's International Realty