Most pricey residential streets in the world

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There are a handful of streets on the planet that command property prices that would even stretch a comfortably well-off millionaire. The preserve of steel magnates, Russian oligarchs and Saudi royalty, these gilded enclaves offer prime real estate in the most coveted neighbourhoods. We round-up the most sought-after.

Via Romazzino, Porto Cervo, Sardinia  Price per square metre: £17,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Getty-The hottest address on Sardinia's breathtaking Emerald Coast, this elegant boulevard of jet-set villas is home to the Italian elite and moneyed jet-setters.

Rue François-Bellot, Geneva By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Price per square metre: £29,000 Getty-Strict selling regulations and a wealth of palatial period apartments have sent prices sky- rocketing in this posh part of Geneva.

Quai Anatole-France, Paris Price per square metre: £32,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Rex-Boasting spectacular views and premium accommodation, the ornate apartments that face the River Seine on Quai Anatole-France are the most expensive in the city

Chemin de Saint-Hospice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Price per square metre: £43,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Rex-The 15 sprawling houses that dot this charming Riviera avenue command exceptional views and out-of-the-world re-sale prices.

Fifth Avenue, New York Price per square metre: £45,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Rex-The most coveted address in New York since forever, Fifth Avenue is synonymous with plush portered penthouse apartments and equally sky-high prices.

Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco Price per square metre: £47,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Getty-A magnet for billionaires keen to take advantage of the Principality's lax tax regime, a pad on Monaco's Avenue Princesse Grace does not come cheap.

Kensington Palace Gardens, London Price per square metre: £50,000 By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Rex-This tree-lined avenue of grand mansions a stone's throw away from Kensington Palace counts steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal among its residents.

Severn Road, Hong Kong By Daniel Coughlin, Ed Sol-Price per square metre: £52,000 Rex-Tucked away in the hills of Hong Kong, the 60 homes Severn Road are blessed with peerless views of the harbour and skyline. No wonder they're so pricey.