The Biltmore Estate was jaw dropping. I was speechless driving up to the house in the shuttle filled with tourists eager to see this amazing mansion.
The Biltmore was built in 1889, and completed in 1895. It was home to The Vanderbilt's 250-room French Renaissance chateau is a true marvel, the largest undertaking in residential architecture. Over a six-year period, an entire community of craftsmen comes together to create America’s premier home and the environmental wonderland that surrounds it. The finished home contains over four acres of floor space, including 35 bedrooms and 43 bathrooms.
The luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement. You’ll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees. Get a close look at original art by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and John Singer Sargent. Marvel at magnificent 16th century tapestries, a Library with 10,000 volumes, a Banquet Hall with a 70-foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, and a bowling alley. Almost all of the priceless objects that you see throughout the house are from George and Edith Vanderbilt’s original collection.
The dinner hall, where all family dinners and dinner parties were held. It's a seven story room.
The Grand staircase leading to 3 floors above!
George Vanderbilt's room, which is located on the 2nd floor. The Mr. and Mrs. had individual rooms with a sitting area in the middle with adjoining doors.
Edith Vanderbilt's Room located on the 2nd floor. She had around 5 closets.
George Vanderbilt's library home to ONLY half of his collection-10,000 books. Which are all of this original books.
Swimming pool in the basement, with original lighting.
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