Inside America's largest mansion, the 130-year-old Vanderbilt estate with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.

The Biltmore Mansion is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This castle is the largest private home in the United States. Built in the late 19th century by George Vanderbilt, the Biltmore House has 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is known for its picturesque scenery. It is home to the 469-mile Mountain Crest Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the historic Biltmore. Asheville is also known for its scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has become a popular destination for tourists.

The Biltmore House was opened by Vanderbilt in 1895. Over the next 35 years, the mansion played an important role in Vanderbilt family life. His daughter Cornelia and two of his grandchildren were born here.

In 1930, Cornelia and her husband John Cecil opened the mansion to the public. Since then, various properties have been added to the estate including the Biltmore Winery, the Inn on Biltmore Estate and the village of Antler Hill with the Village Hotel. The Biltmore Estate now spans 8,000 acres and is surrounded by gardens designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

The mansion includes 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces. It also houses a valuable collection of art and artifacts, including pieces from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. It also has a swimming pool, bowling alley and huge gardens. This story was published in January 2020.