It is worth noting that when visiting North Carolina and Asheville in particular, one should choose Biltmore as their final destination. Biltmore is a luxurious house built in 1895 and stylized as a 16th-century castle (Sully, 2019). It consists of 250 rooms, and it is the most grandiose, privately owned house in America. The area it occupies equals almost 16.623 square meters, and upon entering the estate, the visitor will see that the place is filled with objects of art and luxury while also being equipped with the latest technology.
From the main hall, one can go through the gallery on the south side and get into a quiet library, which houses a collection of about 20,000 volumes, many of which are rare. The lounges in the northern part of the house – a billiard room, an armory, and a smoking room resemble an English gentleman’s club (Sully, 2019). The main hall, music and dining halls, lounge and banquet area are located around the courtyard, which has a winter garden with a glass roof. When going outside and looking around, guests will notice that the territory spreads out for 125,000 acres of forests, farms and pastures, parks, and gardens with walking paths. While walking down the cozy paths and breathing fresh air accumulated by acres of forests, one will also come across a greenhouse located on the territory, in which orchids, roses, and other flowers bloom year-round (Glass, 2016). Biltmore’s own winery and conservatory are also available for the guests (Huntsinger & Ward, 2016).
Thus, Biltmore Manor is one of the most magnificent residential buildings that could have appeared in American architecture. It is located amid the mountain scenery of North Carolina, and the estate is a real masterpiece of architecture that combines style, beauty, and comfort. It can be assumed that the beautiful territory that spans the Biltmore house and adjacent areas will amaze even the most experienced traveler and esthete.
References
Glass, B. D. (2016). 50 great American places: Essential historic sites across the U.S. Simon and Schuster.
Huntsinger, L. F., & Ward, K. (2016). Travel model blind spots: Importance of understanding special markets related to visitors. Transportation Research Record, 2568(1), 41-47.
Sully, A. (2019). The estate house re-designed. Springer.