Discover Bill Gates' 7-year mansion, high-tech equipment every corner, cost 178 million USD
The residence of Bill Gates - Microsoft founder, named 'Xanadu 2.0' in Madina, Washington state, USA, located next to the hill overlooking Lake Washington. In 1988, Bill Gates bought the land for $ 2 million. Bill Gates spent 63 million USD and took 7 years to build this villa. Currently, every year he has to pay $ 1 million in taxes for his home.
This villa of 6,100 m2 is valued at more than 178 million USD in 2018.
'Xanadu 2.0' is a massive building that perfectly combines nature and technology, located between hills overlooking Lake Washington.
Nearly 500,000 timber trees, about 1,200m3 of timber were used to build this house, including 500-year-old fir trees. To build the house, 300 workers, including 100 electricians have worked for 7 years.
The soft carpet is spread in the bedroom. Every room in the house is equipped with a weight sensor. Therefore, only through the footsteps of security personnel can you know who is in the house.
Xanadu 2.0 has up to 6 kitchens and a private chef ready to serve the host's dining and hospitality needs. The main kitchen has a wine cellar, two bars.
The hall in Bill Gates' residence has a capacity of 150 people for sitting parties and 200 people with cocktail parties, ready to organize the most spectacular parties in the billionaires of America. In addition, there is a 24-inch TV monitor in this area. This is considered one of the most luxurious and well-equipped guest rooms in Washington state.
Every home appliance is equipped with high technology, the sensor system helps occupants to adjust the temperature and light in the room until lighting. When you enter or exit the room, the light will turn on and off automatically.
When guests arrive in this house, they will be given an interactive control panel with sensors installed throughout the house that allow to adjust the temperature and lighting at will. When you step through each room, the music will be played by the speaker system behind the wall. Even the way into the house is equipped with a heating system.
In this large mansion, there is a nearly 140-square-foot movie room installed with luxurious armchairs and fur seats, which can accommodate 20 people. There is also a popcorn machine with a choice of corn and butter.
Swimming pool is separate in a building with an area of more than 360 m2. Especially, this swimming pool can also play music by being equipped with an underwater sound system.
The American billionaire has relocated a house more than 80 meters wide by barge to make room for a building dedicated to sports activities. This sports area has a sauna, a separate male / female dressing room, and has a separate room for playing trampoline.
This mansion has many garages located in different areas, including an underground garage that accommodates 10 cars made of concrete and stainless steel.
And artificial springs to feed salmon species. Along the lake shore, Gates' mansion is covered with sand imported from the Caribbean. Every year sand is transported here in large quantities by barges.
Throughout the house, there is a computer screen system with a total value of up to 80,000 USD. You can customize your favorite picture or picture on the wall with the click of a button.
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