The Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is the largest privately-owned home in the United States. It was built between 1889 and 1895 by George Washington Vanderbilt II, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt in the style of a French château, the 250-room mansion is a masterpiece of the Gilded Age.
The estate originally spanned 125,000 acres, though much of the land was later sold or donated to form what is now the Pisgah National Forest. The Biltmore House features a grand banquet hall, a library with over 10,000 volumes, and a stunning winter garden. Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, known for designing New York City's Central Park, crafted the surrounding gardens and grounds.
The estate opened to the public in 1930 to generate income during the Great Depression and has remained a popular tourist destination ever since. Today, it remains a privately-owned estate, managed by Vanderbilt's descendants, and continues to attract visitors from around the world with its historical significance, architectural grandeur, and breathtaking landscapes.
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