What is your definition of a "Mansion"

[Deleted member 4644]

So, how would you define a mansion?

Is it size? (i.e. must be over 3500 sq ft) Style? (i.e. must be two stories) Price? (i.e. must be $2,000,000) Location? (top 100 zip code etc)

So how do you define a mansion.

Or is a mansion simply a "I know it when I see it" thing?

 

[Special K]

I would say any house where you can't see the actual house from the start of the driveway.

 

[Baked]

A house w/ underground shooting range.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: Special K
I would say any house where you can't see the actual house from the start of the driveway.

That includes a lot of 1 room cabins with no indoor plumbing.

 

[nageov3t]

I know it when I see it... I think the difference between a mansion and mcmansion can be subjective.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

In the millions of dollars, larger than what you normally see. As in, if $750k homes are common in an area, you'd probably need at least a $5 million dollar home for it to be a mansion. On the other hand, a $2-3 million dollar home might be fine for an area surrounded by 100k homes.

Those are horrible numbers, but the point is that you should be able to look at it and say "damn."

 

[dartworth]

Something that is large and unnecessary :evil:

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: loki8481
I know it when I see it... I think the difference between a mansion and mcmansion can be subjective.

Agreed. Usually, when I see what I describe as a mansion, it's above $10 million, if not 2-3 times that.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

You guys have some pretty steep requirements, but I guess they make some sense.

 

[SneakyStuff]

More than 4 chimneys

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
You guys have some pretty steep requirements, but I guess they make some sense.

location comes into it, though.

I wouldn't consider a 10 million place in Manhattan to be a mansion, necessarily.

 

[aigomorla]

30k sqr ft.

Previous owner was the owmer of MGM.

Located in the hills of beverly hills. Now owned by an old lady who owns 25 large retirement home complexes all thoughout US.



Escrow closed at 50 million.


Thats what i call a mansion. That lady is one of my clients. And the house would put even movie star houses to shame.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
So, how would you define a mansion?

Is it size? (i.e. must be over 3500 sq ft) Style? (i.e. must be two stories) Price? (i.e. must be $2,000,000) Location? (top 100 zip code etc)

So how do you define a mansion.

Or is a mansion simply a "I know it when I see it" thing?

Location? Seriously? Who would even know if they live in a "top 100 zip code?"

Oh wait, I bet you do.

 

[Playmaker]

Staff quarters.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
So, how would you define a mansion?

Is it size? (i.e. must be over 3500 sq ft) Style? (i.e. must be two stories) Price? (i.e. must be $2,000,000) Location? (top 100 zip code etc)

So how do you define a mansion.

Or is a mansion simply a "I know it when I see it" thing?

Location? Seriously? Who would even know if they live in a "top 100 zip code?"

Oh wait, I bet you do.

it seems to me that the OP is a little superficial...


maybe its just me...

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: loki8481
I know it when I see it... I think the difference between a mansion and mcmansion can be subjective.

I think there is a pretty clear line between mansions and McMansions. McMansions are so-called cookie cutter homes, they're just bigger and have more luxurious features than your typical suburban home.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: Special K
I would say any house where you can't see the actual house from the start of the driveway.

I wouldn't say ANY house, but the definition starts there. A real mansion sits on an estate of some kind.

 

[darkxshade]

easy: it's a mansion if I can't afford it

 

[Vehemence]

An entire wing devoted to sleeping with your hot maid(s).

 

[SlitheryDee]

I would think that size would be the initial prerequisite. I can't guess the square footage, but I'm thinking along the lines of a dozen bedrooms and at least half that many full baths, along with numerous functional and decorative rooms besides. This is something any McMansion would have as well, but a real mansion would also have to have an air of exclusivity. The architecture should be not just artful, but actual art worthy of any level of appreciation, obviously designed from the ground up by a true master who will henceforth never deign to repeat himself.

 

[Descartes]

To me, a mansion is about the excess; that is, the cost that went into creating that which isn't actually necessary. This includes the gardens, architecture, artwork, carpentry, materials used, etc. They make pretty standard homes well up into 20k square foot these days, but they don't seem like a mansion to me.

I would say something like this qualifies. It's the size, the opulence, the land, etc. It's not just because it's a ridiculous $45M.

Here is an example of a house that has almost as many bedrooms as the first example, but clearly not a mansion.

So, contrasting those two examples, for me it's more about the presence, again the excess, and the character of the estate.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Originally posted by: Descartes
To me, a mansion is about the excess; that is, the cost that went into creating that which isn't actually necessary. This includes the gardens, architecture, artwork, carpentry, materials used, etc. They make pretty standard homes well up into 20k square foot these days, but they don't seem like a mansion to me.

I would say something like this qualifies. It's the size, the opulence, the land, etc. It's not just because it's a ridiculous $45M.

Here is an example of a house that has almost as many bedrooms as the first example, but clearly not a mansion.

So, contrasting those two examples, for me it's more about the presence, again the excess, and the character of the estate.

hmm... interesting definition. One is 20 mil the other is 45 mil...

I agree that one is a huge estate/compound and the other is not. But both are clearly mansions to me. heh

 

[Xstatic1]

Originally posted by: SneakyStuff
More than 4 chimneys

i like that answer. :thumbsup:

my quick definition is not so much the price tag, but when the house has its own wing or two (of rooms). when u need a staff to maintain the house like a gardener and a maid....and maybe a security officer. when there's an olympic-size pool, movie theatre, and maybe a bowling alley. when the furnishings cost more than what most ppl make in a year. last but not least, when there's staff quarters.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Just depends on the house and the location.

My house would be considered a mansion in some areas, but it's just another house here.

Can't really go with the sq. ft. rule either, because there are some really crappy BIG houses.

 

[richardycc]

when your next door neighbors refer your house as a mansion.