The extravagant gardens are overwhelming, and the house itself is a wonder of architecture. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for more information.
The build started in and ran through , although the enormous estate was never completed. George welcomed his family on Christmas Eve, A few years later, due to newly introduced income taxes, the family sold 87,00 acres of the estate to the federal government. By , the Great depression made The Biltmore Estate even more challenging to maintain financially, so the family opened up the house.
The estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in Today, the estate covers approximately 8, acres. Guests are invited to enjoy explore the inside of the home and explore the sprawling gardens. Opening The Biltmore Estate to the public revitalized Asheville.
This small city is well known and is a destination that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The Biltmore Estate is also one of the largest employers in the Asheville area. George Washington Vanderbilt II, the grandson of the famous industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt, commissioned the build.
George loved the North Carolinian landscape. He would visit every year, but his memorable visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains in confirmed his desire to settle in the area and establish an estate that would stand for generations. During this era, it was prevalent for wealthy Americans to visit Europe for inspiration for these great mansions. And, all of them contain trophy pieces purchased for European estates. Many Gilded Age mansions contain tapestries, chandeliers, paintings, carpets, and prints dating between the 15th century and the late 19th century.
It took six years and an entire town of artisans to built The Biltmore Estate. For example, the music room remained unfinished until June Edith gave birth to their only daughter Cornelia, the first Vanderbilt to be born at The Biltmore Estate. George Vanderbilt passed away unexpectedly in due to complications from an emergency appendectomy.
The Cecils divorced in , and Cornelia left the estate, never to return. John continued to live at the estate until he died in Their eldest son, George Henry Vanderbilt Cecil, continued to live at the estate until He ceased living there once the estate became a historic house museum. Upon the death of Cornelia, their mother, in , William Cecil inherited the estate, and George Cecil inherited the profitable dairy farm now known as Biltmore Farms.
In the two brothers came together to save the estate from financial ruin. Cecil, Jr. Somone that I adore, someone that fights for justice and human rights. This image is subject to copyright, and it may not be used without explicit permission from Brit on the Move. A rare unexpected treat. The Biltmore stands out for a few reasons. One is obvious to all — the sheer size. Well-manicured with various sections, including a lake.
The inside is very tastefully decorated with a classic countryside feel. Actually, for the most part, the inside is timeless. It does not have the over-indulgent tackiness of other estates that make your head spin. There is a specific warmth about the interior of The Biltmore. The house occupies over four acres and has a staggering 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms , and 65 fireplaces, three kitchens, and a historical Otis elevator for novelty.
Rather, I will share the highlights. I will cover the rooms by floor, not in order of how you may view them on your visit. You enter through the main hall, which, while large and dramatic it does not become decadent. To the left is the magnificent staircase and to the right is the winter garden. The winter garden is one of my favorite rooms. It takes the concept of a conservatory to new heights, literally and figuratively. Then there is the billiard room that will impress anyone who enjoys social gaming.
The gaming room connects to the bachelor wing with a smoking room, gun room, and office. Directly adjacent to the billiard room is the banquet hall. This banquet hall boasts three fireplaces, a seventy-foot high ceiling, an organ gallery, and can seat sixty guests. I find myself drifting off into my imagination.
Always wondering what it would have been like to dine in this fine room. Once you leave the banquet hall, you will be on to the salon and music room, followed by the tapestry gallery. The tapestry on display is dull. This said, they are impressive and well placed throughout the gallery. Then there is the library, another favorite of mine. But, some would argue that a focal point here is the baroque ceiling.
The Biltmore Estate is home to the largest privately-owned house in the United States. George Vanderbilt, a prominent businessman from the late 19th and early 20th century, began constructing the Biltmore House in Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the room home took six years to build. Asheville is a mountain city known for its scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area's most popular destinations include the Blue Ridge Parkway — a mile road around the mountain's peaks — and, of course, the historic Biltmore Estate.
Vanderbilt opened the Biltmore House in Over the next 35 years, the estate played an important role in Vanderbilt's family life.
In fact, his daughter, Cornelia, and two of his two grandchildren were born there. George Vanderbilt died in After his death, his wife, Edith, sold around 87, acres of the estate to the United States Forest Service.
In , Cornelia and her husband John Cecil opened the house to the public. According to the Biltmore website , it was opened during the Great Depression to boost the area's attraction. Since then, there have been various additions to the estate, including the Biltmore Winery , the Inn on Biltmore Estate , and the Antler Hill Village , which features the Village Hotel. The Biltmore Estate, which now spans a total of 8, acres, is covered with gardens designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Also see. Biltmore Estate Insider's Guide. Biltmore Events Fall at Biltmore. Check this out! During your Biltmore visit, don't miss the winery! Access to the winery is included in your admission ticket, and you drive by it on your way out of the estate. Reservations are now required on the After your house tour, stroll through a Canceled for Stay tuned for dates! Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the backdrop for amazing musical experiences during the annual Biltmore Concert Series each summer The Vision In the late s, George W.
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