Woodlea, a Victorian-style home in Briarcliff Manor, showcases extravagant features with 70,000 square feet and 75 rooms, once owned by Elliot Fitch and now serving as a golf club.
Idle Hour, built for William Vanderbilt in 1882, is known for its stunning architecture and boasts 110 rooms; it faced bankruptcy but was recently auctioned for $26.1 million in 2017.
While living in one of these grand homes seems unattainable for most, they represent the lifestyle of America's affluent, showcasing wealth's historical impact on society.
Homes like those listed not only reflect extravagant living but often serve as cultural landmarks, museums, or educational institutions, preserving history and architecture for future generations.
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