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If you had to guess where shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt and his heirs built some of their many residences, you’d probably say New York City or Long Island. Asheville, North Carolina, probably wouldn’t immediately spring to mind unless you’re familiar with the Biltmore Estate. Completed in 1895, the chateau-inspired main house has 250 rooms. The estate’s 8,000 acres now hold a winery farm, stables, and gardens. While you can’t stay in one of the house’s 34 bedrooms, there is a hotel, inn, and cottage on the grounds that accept guests. Whatever reason you're wanting to learn more about the world's biggest homes—to make yourself jealous or to daydream—we've got you covered.
Istana Nurul Imam Palace, Brunei
Designed by architect George Hubbard to incorporate part of the Georgian-style Parkfield estate that previously stood on the property, the newly named Witanhurst was built between 1913 and 1920. The tiny island nation of Brunei, set between Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, is where you'll find the third biggest house in the world. Owned by the Fairfax family for over a century, this heritage home on a 1.12ha estate on Sydney Harbour was sold for $AUD100 million to Atlassian co-founder and tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes in 2018. Fairwater is the largest privately owned property on the harbour with the waterfront estate extending from New South Head Road to Seven Shillings Beach. Featuring a 5,000-square-foot master bedroom, Imax-style theatre, four swimming pools of different sizes, a 30-car garage, and an 8500-square-foot nightclub, the one was built to be more of a party house. Currently on the market, this house has yet to find its forever owner.
Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom — 828,800 sq ft
Situated on the banks of Dushu Lake, this home has 32 bedrooms and bathrooms, a wine cellar, Lavish gardens, and a very fancy ornamental pond that can hold a wide number of Khoi or expensive fishes. Did you know that the average home size in America is about 2,400 square feet, which has gone up since the 1973 average of 1,500 feet? These figures show that people nowadays like to live large, and having a bigger home is one of those luxuries. Built in a hybrid Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, Nottoway Plantation is the largest plantation home in the South at a whopping 53,000 square feet. With 18 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, a ballroom, and a gallery, this home is a perfect example of the neoclassical architectural style. The property was sold off to a number of different people before its demolition in 2016.
Safra Mansion
It features around 2,500 feet of beachfront, where 1,300 feet on Lake Worth and 1,200 feet on the Atlantic. This luxurious estate features three pools, a 91-foot dining room, and 39 bathrooms for guests’ use. There’s not just the main house, but also two pool houses and a playhouse! Even the estate’s electricity needs are met, as it features its power plant.
A large, unremarkable house sits on the banks of Lake Washington, which is home to Bill Gates and his family. This Bill Gates house has seven bedrooms, twenty-four bathrooms, and a sensor system to control the lighting and temperature. The interior was lavishly decorated with Renaissance fireplaces and a Louis XV ballroom.
La Reverie, United States (84,600 square feet):
This 90,000-square-foot home has 65 bedrooms, many exclusive bedrooms, making it ideal for those who require plenty of space! It also has several balconies from which you can enjoy views of Kensington Palace or Mount Vernon; you’ll never be too far away from your loved ones again. From sprawling gardens to breathtaking architectural features, Witanhurst has it all. Even though it isn’t the biggest residence on this list, it still provides its inhabitants with the grandiose lifestyle that most can only dream of.
Witanhurst is the second largest residential estate in London after the Buckingham Palace. It was designed by architect George Hubbard and built between 1913 and 1920, incorporating part of the former Parkfield estate that stood on the massive property. The price of this modern beauty rises to the astounding sum of $500 million. While for most people a decent sized house is more than enough, for some, it’s only giant ostentatious mansions that rise to their limitless expectations. And you can bet those expectations come with more money than they can count.
Safra Mansion, Sao Paulo, Brazil (117,000 square feet)
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As our captivating journey through the realm of architectural splendor draws to a close, we are left in absolute awe of the largest mansions and houses that grace our planet. Determining the size of the house could come down to the total square footage of the entire grounds or the house itself. Gardens, swimming pools, and stables all count as part of a large home. At over 72,215 square feet, this impressive home was designed with all the amenities and luxuries a family could ever want. It’s no wonder it has become a popular destination for celebrities and dignitaries. With its grandiose scale and classic design, Pensmore will always be a fantastic testament to modern architecture.
Unfortunately, the biggest house in the world is not open to the general public. It serves as a private residence belonging to the esteemed Sultan of Brunei and remains inaccessible to visitors. Located in the metropolis of South America, Sao Paulo, with some of the most expensive property prices in the region, you know a 117,000-square-foot mansion will be worth a pretty penny.
Or if you've recently watched Saltburn, maybe you have a different idea of what to do in a gigantic estate. Public tours of the massive estate are available, along with lodging for guests on the same property. As you can imagine, constructing America’s largest family home is a monumental task.
While “The One” takes this title too, the next biggest is the Spelling Manor in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Famed television producer Aaron Spelling built a 56,500-square-foot (5,250 m2) French chateau-style mansion. The first couple of the music world, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, have a home that is one of the largest celebrity homes as well as one of the most expensive celebrity homes. The Bel Air residence has 30,000 sq ft that include eight bedrooms, and 11 bathrooms. A corner residence in one of Knightsbridge’s most prestigious postcodes is also among the huge houses in the world.
The third biggest house in the world is the Grade II listed Georgian Revival mansion, Witanhurst. Located in Suzhou, China, this 72,400 sq ft luxury home was built on a private island, over three years, by the property development company, Sunac China. Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, is the biggest house in the world. It is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and the seat of the Brunei government. La Reverie has a basement and ten bedrooms spread out over three floors.
The design of the biggest home in America takes inspiration from French châteaux (castles), complete with a sprawling lawn and multiple gardens. With that much greenery, the two dedicated water sources are a vital piece of the puzzle. Now, it is ready again to host guests in its 25 bedrooms on three floors, gym, sauna, movie theater, and billiards room. Hopefully, its relatively new owner will keep up with the maintenance better than the previous ones. Palazzo di Amore in the USA was designed by architect Bob Ray Offenhauser.
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