This European/French inspired home is located at 5205 Timber Ridge Road in Marietta, GA. It was built in 2008 and boasts over 11,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms 6 full and 1 half bathrooms, grand double staircase, 2-story great room, 6 fireplaces, gym, sauna, wine cellar, ballroom, home theater, billiards room, elevator, 2-lane bowling alley, swimming pool, 4-car garage and more. It is listed at $4,000,000.

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This stately mansion is located at 52 Post Road in the exclusive Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto, ON, Canada. It boasts 15,000 square feet of  living space with massive formal rooms. It offers 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a grand 2-story step-down foyer with floating staircase, formal living and dining rooms, marble floors throughout, gourmet kitchen, ballroom, library, gym, indoor spa, wine cellar, recreation room with custom bar, 2nd kitchen in basement and more. There is also a 5-car detached garage, coach house above garage with kitchen, swimming pool and a tennis court. It is listed at $13,995,000.

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A ballroom is the ultimate status symbol of wealth and class. They are a rarity when it comes to being inside a private residence. Most ballrooms have large windows and or French doors, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood or marble floors, crystal chandeliers and more. They are used to host extravagant parties and charity events. Out of the 8 ballrooms pictured above, which one is YOUR favorite?

Ballroom #1 – This ballroom is located in THIS French inspired home in Corona, CA.

Ballroom #2 – This ballroom is located in THIS $14 million French Chateau inspired home in Cresskill, NJ.

Ballroom #3 – This ballroom is located in THIS 21,000 square foot mansion in Colts Neck, NJ.

Ballroom #4 – This ballroom with 38 foot ceilings is located in the Villa Taj estate in Burr Ridge, IL.

Ballroom #5 – This ballroom is located in THIS  Alpine, UT mega mansion.

Ballroom #6 – This ballroom is located in the $52 million Stone Mansion estate in Alpine, NJ.

Ballroom #7 – This ballroom is located in the Le Reve estate in Cumming, GA.

Ballroom #8 – This ballroom is located in the Champ d’Or estate in Hickory Creek, TX.

This 20,000 square foot mansion is located at 1005 Founders Ridge Lane in the exclusive community of The Reserve in Mclean, VA. Built in 2008, this French Chateau inspired home boasts 6 bedrooms, 9 full and 3 half bathrooms, grand y-shaped staircase, marble floors and custom molding throughout, elevator, grand ballroom, nanny quarters, home theater, wine cellar, indoor raquetball/basketball court, indoor swimming pool and more. Originally listed at $17.9 million, it is now on the market for $15,900,000.

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This bank owned 5-acre property is located at 320 Dundee Road in Barrington Hills, IL. It was listed as a short sale last year for $3.5 million. It is rumored that the kitchen, doors and some other things have been liquidated. The 15,000 square foot mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms, ballroom, indoor swimming pool, 9-car attached garage and more. The grounds boast 3 ponds, tennis court and a swimming pool. It is listed at $1,500,000.

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This newly built, palatial 30,000 square foot estate is located at 388 Long Canyon Road in Bradbury, CA. If you didn’t already know, Bradbury is one of the wealthiest zip codes in the country. It was built by D T Builders. It is situated on over 9 acres of lush property and boasts a total of 14 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, granite stone-paved driveway, 2 kitchens, family room with 30 foot glass roof, ballroom that holds over 100 guests and is equipped with a karaoke system, pitch & putt golf course, tennis court with clubhouse, Japanese garden & Koi fish pond, state-of-the-art gym, sauna & steam room, salon, movie theatre, wine cellar with moving conveyor system, guest housing on lower level with 4 guest suites, swimming pool with waterfalls and slide, hundreds of fruit and palm trees and much more. It is listed at $32,800,000.

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This 160-acre lakefront estate is located at 17200 Villa City Road in Groveland, FL. It was built in 1997 and boasts 25,000 square feet (18,351 heated) living space with 8 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, huge 3-story rotunda, wood paneled office, ballroom, wine cellar with bar, home theater, gym, sauna, steam room, summer kitchen and bath house. The estate features a helipad, tennis court, basketball court, sand volleyball and resort style swimming pool. The mansion and guest house are 20 acres and is sold along with 140 acres PUD approval for 450+/- Homes, Retail and Office Space. It is listed at $7,500,000.

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This absolutely magnificent gated French inspired estate is located at 1111 Casper Circle in Corona, CA. It was built in 2009 by Clinton Homes and sits on 2 acres of land. It is located in “The Valencia Estates” community, which has a total of 9 lots. The builder will only allow you to build a home between 6,500 & 15,000 sq. ft. (In 4 Italian styles). The home contains intricate and detailed ceilings, crown moldings and baseboards, the finest of wood and finishes, onyx countertops, granite and marble throughout. The 14,873 square foot mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, amazing foyer/entry hall with barrel ceiling, formal living and dining rooms, wine cellar, movie theater, beautiful cherry wood office with built-in bookcases, lavish gourmet kitchen, family room, a lounge, game room, elevator, ballroom, party pavillion with full chef’s kitchen and bar, numerous outdoor living spaces, swimming pool with spa, a pool house, and much more. They are excepting offers between $6,799,999 and $8,499,998. This has to be one of the nicest newly built homes that I’ve seen in a while. The detail in this home is incredible! It is a fantastic buy at the price they’re asking. The location isn’t the greatest, but if I had the money, I would buy this home in a heartbeat.

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Here are some interior pictures of the $14.5 million French Chateau which is located at 204 Vaccaro Road in Cresskill, NJ. The 18,000 square foot mansion boasts 9 bedrooms, 11 full and 3 half baths, 5 fireplaces, huge ballroom, banquet sized dining room, great room with 5 French doors, mahogany paneled library/office, family room with wet bar, glass conservatory, gym, home theater, indoor swimming pool with spa and sauna, a steam room and a Moroccan party room. The estate’s grounds include formal gardens, stone courtyard, patios, tennis court, giant chess set, rotunda, orchard, and a vineyard. What do you guys think?

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This newly built mansion is located at 10859 Wolfe Hill Lane in Great Falls, VA. It seems to me that a lot of these mansions in the Great Falls and Potomac areas all have the same look and feel to them and their interiors are somewhat similar (wall colors, etc.). That’s just my opinion. Well, this 15,000+ square foot mansion boasts 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, a double staircase, marble ballroom with unique cutout looking up to 2nd floor, gourmet kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, tea parlor, conservatory, elevator, 2nd floor galleria, recreational room with wet bar, home theater, and a 2,700 square foot finished “west wing” that would be perfect for a home office or indoor pool. It is listed at $3,950,000. Overall, it is a great home. I love the 4 balconies on the front facade as well as the large columns. However, it has some touches that I really can’t stand. I hate the little “swirls” along each of the steps on the staircase. I also hate those hideous plants in the ballroom area (what the hell is that?). Fake plants are tacky in my opinion and give the whole room a cheap look. That room alone has 8 fake plants and there are plenty more around the house. Leave the greenery for the garden, not your “ballroom”. What do you guys think?

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Wow!! It seems that even though the economy is in a rough state, massive mansions are still being built. This mega-mansion is located at 40 Park Lane Circle in the extremely exclusive Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The estate was inspired by the Palace of Versailles and is nearing completion. It boasts an incredible 35,000 square feet of grand living space that includes 8 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a grand 2,800 square foot ballroom, massive walk-in master closets, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, separate wing for guests, a home theater, a 5-car garage, tennis court, and much much more. It is listed at $23,800,000, which puts it in competition with this newly built Bridle Path mansion of the same grandeur and price.

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This world class estate dubbed “Esplendido” is on the market for $6,900,000 (It was originally listed for $8,900,000) It is located at 1405 Big Eddy Court in Columbus, GA. It has been on the market for almost a year and I can’t believe I haven’t heard about it until now. The stately 28,000 square foot home contains 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a massive 8,500 square foot master bedroom, 4 lavishly appointed Guest suites & a 2BR apartment in addition to the Conservatory, Banquet Hall, Library study, Ball room, Theatre & more. It is situated on approximately 5 gated acres with 600 feet of water frontage and has breath taking views of beautiful Lake Oliver.

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Do you guys remember this 25,000+ square foot mansion that I brought to your attention when it was being built? Well, I finally found interior pics of the huge V-shaped mansion, which is located on Paloma Road in Los Altos, CA. My friend, and a loyal Homes of the Rich reader, George Lyons, brought them to my attention. The pictures are featured on the architect’s website. The architects are the prestigious Hablinski + Manion Architectural & Planning group. The home’s interior was tastefully done and does not feel too big.

Here is an excerpt from the company’s website:

Bay Estate ▪ Palo Alto Loire Chateau
Set on a spectacular 18-acre hilltop site with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, this classical estate inspired by 18th-century French chateaux is organized around a central entry court enclosing a formal entrance on three sides. The north wing is designed for entertaining on a grand scale, with a ballroom, formal dining room, home theater, wine cellar and spa/gym, while the south wing houses family rooms and bedroom suites. The living areas are all located on the second floor to take advantage of the dramatic Bay views.

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The multi-millionaire real estate developer and rumored “Big Poppa” of Atlanta housewife Kim Zolciak has put his Atlanta mansion up for sale! The home, which was recently featured in the movie Zombieland and Teen Cribs, is on the market for a cool $25,000,000. It is located at 490 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta, GA. The home has a whopping 9 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

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“Unlike anything ever sold in Atlanta. Completed in ’09 retaining the orginal 1920′s facade. Coral Stone clad exterior, 7 full kitchens, 16 FP’s, ballroom, theater, hair/nail salon, smoking room, recording studio, best pool outside a hotel in the south. Home will accomodate hundreds of guests.”

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Location: 104 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck, NJ

Price: $7,999,999

Square Feet: 21,000

    I have been waiting so long for this home to hit the market…and it finally has!!! It is one of the largest homes in Colts Neck, NJ, which is known for its lavish homes. The home belongs to David Findel, the owner of mortgage company Worldwide Financial Resources. The Colts Neck man gained attention last year when he paid $400,000 for the rights to buy two 50-yard line seats at Jets games in the new Meadowlands stadium. He was also just accused of conducting an $11 million mortgage scam. The home has a massive man made lake and beautiful landscaped grounds. It contains 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a massive foyer with double staircase, marble floors throughout, a gargantuan great room/ballroom with overhead balconies, a huge kitchen with double islands, a library, a large master bedroom, numerous recreational spaces, a gym, a barber shop, a home theater, a wine cellar, and much much more. 

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