America's Biggest Houses: Would You Want a Big House?

by Degenerated Man Posted March 18, 2011 23:35:52

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The Breakers -- Newport, Rhode Island

This Gatsby-esque classic was built in 1893 as the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. At the time it cost $7 million to build -- $200 million in today's dollars.

The Breakers -- Newport, Rhode Island

This Gatsby-esque classic was built in 1893 as the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. At the time it cost $7 million to build -- $200 million in today's dollars.
Hearst Mansion -- Beverly Hills, CA

Hearst Mansion, formerly owned by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, was the setting for the infamous horse head scene in "The Godfather." It has 29 bedrooms and its own disco. JFK honeymooned here.
Spelling Manor -- Beverly Hills, CA

Aaron Spelling's 56,000-square-foot Beverly Hills giant is infamous for having 2 rooms entirely dedicated to wrapping gifts. Also among its 123 rooms are an indoor skating rink and bowling alley.
Maison de l'Amitie -- Palm Beach, FL

Donald Trumps sprawling eyesore in Florida clocks in at 80,000 square feet and has a price tag of around $100 million.
Fairfield -- Hamptons, New York

Ira Rennert's Hamptons home is reportedly the largest occupied residential compound in America. It is situated on 63 prime acres and houses 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms.
Fleur de Lys -- Beverly Hills, CA

Priced at $125 million, the Fleur de Lys is arguably the most expensive home in the country.
Whitehall -- Palm Beach, FL

When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe." Today it is open to the public.
Hearst Castle -- San Simeon, CA

William Randolph Hearst's home in central California was built over a period of 30 years and featured 56 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, 19 sitting rooms, 127 acres of gardens, indoor and outdoor pools, and private zoo.

America's Biggest Houses: Would You Want a Big House?

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	Yes, make it big	215 votes	40%
	No, I prefer cozy	216 votes	41%
	Other:	100 votes	19%

Here are 8 of the biggest and most opulent homes in the country.

At the end of the day, do you want a big house or a smaller, cozy house?

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crystal March 20, 2011 01:49:25

Other:

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all of these are beautiful but i would not want to always live like that cozy is a little more me
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Exclusive May 12, 2012 02:19:48

Yes, make it big

So I can get lost in my thoughts..

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Joe May 08, 2011 03:51:03

No, I prefer cozy

i:
1) do not want to waste millions of dollars on a house and its taxes
2) hate big houses, though i don't want an apartment either...
and 3) don't do spring cleaning!

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schjaz May 07, 2011 15:30:51

No, I prefer cozy

Better have a big staff to maintain it if you are going big.

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JohnCarrillo May 04, 2011 19:40:11

No, I prefer cozy

nah! small better any1 can brake in u dnt notice

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tanit May 01, 2011 07:54:00

No, I prefer cozy

I DON'T LIKE BIG HOUSES, what if i get scared and creeped out??

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ParaBoxerX April 29, 2011 18:33:52

No, I prefer cozy

I prefer cozy homes over small or big if that was the only option I was limited to.However if I had the option, I would want a house that is both big and cozy.

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PeeDonkeyPit April 28, 2011 19:15:35

Other:

Need something small enough to keep clean... Currently struggling.

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80880 April 26, 2011 10:58:13

No, I prefer cozy

A modest size house with plenty of land.

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Juggalette4Life April 23, 2011 05:24:22

Other:

if tha fam waz big

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80880 to Juggale... April 26, 2011 10:59:47

Interesting phonetic spelling.
Even wrote 'tha' instead of 'the'.
Who needs grammar and spelling, hey?

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80880 to 80880 April 26, 2011 11:00:03

Sorry. Each to their own.

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Glen April 19, 2011 20:56:09

Yes, make it big

As long as someone else can pay for it and either clean it or hire someone to do it.

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Cora April 19, 2011 18:42:27

No, I prefer cozy

Even if I had all that money. I wouldn't change my home except for 2 things.

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Maxi_lii April 16, 2011 13:23:37

No, I prefer cozy

I had fear me not recover in the house. O_o

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Beaner(: April 15, 2011 02:53:59
Chi~Cat April 15, 2011 01:16:51 (edited)

No, I prefer cozy

Totally cozy and easy to maintain so I can do things I like. However, if it were huge and since I love to skate...naw, I'd still have cozy and skate or bike ride along the water. Naw, I prefer high rise city living with a kick ass balcony. 50th floor. Shew...yeah. exactly. Nice for me but others that I know have a fear of heights which I never knew. I love it! A nice big house is always a pleasure to visit but not for me.

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CatchingFear April 11, 2011 14:39:59

Other:

Wow. My friends always thought my house was big.. But compared to those.. Yeah. I feel a little small now.
Lol no I don't know to be honest. A big house would be lovely, but honestly? I'd get lost. And paying all that money per month for a house that I'd probably only use half of.. There's no point is there?
I really like the idea of a cosy place too, just quaint and sweet... But that's the romantic in me speaking up ^-^ <3

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Jaaaade. April 11, 2011 14:18:35

Other:

+1
Depends how big and who I would be living with really :)

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BigTimeSynesthete April 10, 2011 22:31:33

No, I prefer cozy

And I prefer to be ecological. I would only pay extra for a house if it is an especially energy efficient home with a solar panel on top. Seriously, unless someone has a huge family, I really do not understand humanity's greed for more/bigger things.

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BigTime... to BigTime... April 10, 2011 22:32:59

+1
Oh and I forgot to add, some people may use their houses as business centers, so that too makes sense. I personally would not take that risk myself, if any of my customers knew where I lived.

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onetruvet April 07, 2011 04:11:22

No, I prefer cozy

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Huge houses are a waste of space, would take years to clean from top to bottom and create reasons for people to pry into your privacy. Big houses are only good for business ventures such as hotels or vacation property to make money. If you dont need it, then there is no point in having it.

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GabyTheTabby April 05, 2011 22:20:27

Yes, make it big

totaly

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DanielBruski April 03, 2011 23:58:37

Yes, make it big

I would definitely want a large home. My preferred "dream home" would be around 50-90,000 square feet. It would be made out of brick or built as a log home. The largest log home in the country...

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Chi~Cat to DanielB... April 15, 2011 01:22:40

Start chopping! Whew....that's a lot of wood! Lol

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Cora to DanielB... April 19, 2011 18:44:38

You're talking about a Castle now, w/maids and servant's in tow. more power to you.

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Joyce Tutt April 02, 2011 04:58:53

No, I prefer cozy

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I prefer cozy that's just too BIG who needs all of that just give me a nice & cozy house with a nice size yard!

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Cora to Joyce Tutt April 19, 2011 18:45:30

I agree who need's all that headache. COZY!

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Shadow April 01, 2011 15:21:50

Yes, make it big

i would like a big home...but not this big...but one with a beautiful big mahogany staircase...

but not THIS big!

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mg's haven~POTL~PWCM~JLA April 01, 2011 01:21:05

Other:

I dont necessarily need a big house but it sure does have to be roomy so i can lay on the floor and read my cheesy next to me

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Taylor March 30, 2011 20:33:24

Yes, make it big

Hell yah!

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TL March 30, 2011 19:56:29

Yes, make it big

I really like big houses if I could afford it I would have one....then I would make each room cozy! :-)

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KeviBotha March 30, 2011 13:56:12

No, I prefer cozy

but not too small

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kayla March 30, 2011 06:41:09

No, I prefer cozy

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big houses r cool, but im afraid i would get lost, i like it close together so i dnt have 2 wak far

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Taylor to kayla March 30, 2011 20:32:43

+1
Ask for a map. Lol

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dezzie_... to Taylor April 01, 2011 21:27:25

i would have no choice BUT to ask for a map lol

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Chi~Cat to dezzie_... April 15, 2011 01:25:22

Pair of blades

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MichelleLeitstein March 29, 2011 17:31:12

Other:

I don't want an overly large house, because i'm a very paranoid person, but a nice house with 4-5 bedrooms and a couple of extra rooms for office space, a movie room, a gym, a library, an indoor pool... etc would be nice.

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nverumind March 28, 2011 23:28:55

Yes, make it big

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The only reason i would Love and could Use a big house is I am an extreme pushover for homeless children and animals..so i would probably use it to fill it with love and oppurtunity for those with less oppurtunity than myself

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BigTime... to nverumind April 10, 2011 22:33:58

yes, excellent answer :)

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