The world's most luxurious estates | loveproperty.com
Historic mega mansions from around the world impress with their splendor and grandeur. We invite you to admire our selection of the greatest historic country mansions, from the authentic English Downton Abbey Castle to the finest mansions from America's Golden Age.
Biltmore, North Carolina, USA
Biltmore is the largest private home in the United States, which was built for George Washington Vanderbilt II in the late 19th century. This grand Gilded Age mansion is still owned by a branch of the Vanderbilt family and is located in North Carolina at 178926 square feet. It has more than 250 exquisitely decorated rooms and was modeled after the Chateau de Blois in the Loire Valley in France.''Over six years of work to construct the building, thousands of workers brought this epic mansion to life. Many tourists visit the mansion every year and it is open to the public 365 days a year.
Wiltmore is home to artwork from famous artists such as Renoir and John Singer Sargent, as well as 16th-century tapestries. The appraised value of the mansion itself in 2017 was about $37 million, and with the property and business interests, the appraised value of the entire property was about $300 million. The mansion also has a long tradition of philanthropy and local support.
Blenheim Palace, England
Blenheim Palace is the grandest country house in England and the only palace of Neroyal i''of unlikeliest importance in the country. The Baroque mansion was completed in 1722 and was commissioned by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and became the birthplace of the famous Sir Winston Churchill. Today, Blenheim is open to the public and serves as home to the current Duke and his family.
The castle is full of antique furniture and home to an important collection of paintings. Some of the most impressive rooms include a grand hall, a sumptuous salon and a spacious library, which displays an impressive collection of Churchill-related items.
The Breakers, Rhode Island,'''USA
The Breakers is another luxury country home built by the Vanderbilts during America's Golden Age. This Italian Renaissance mansion was built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II between 1893 and 1895 and sits on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The mansion contains 70 rooms and 62484 square feet of space on five floors. Each room in the mansion is decorated with luxury and reflects the wealth and influence of the Vanderbilt family. The mansion is a popular visitor destination and attracts nearly 300,000 tourists a year. The mansion was built for nearly $7 million dollars, converted to today's money, and its value today is estimated to be over $150 million.
Monticello, Virginia,'''USA
Montisello is the only private home in the United States to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This mansion was created by the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, and was built between 1769 and 1809. Monticello is surrounded by vast gardens and farmland and is a true landmark in Virginia.
The mansion includes 43 rooms in 11,000 square feet of space. Monticello is also famous for its gardens, which grew more than 330 types of vegetables.
On reaching Monticello, tourists can see an amazing tree planted by Jefferson himself.
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