Visit to Biltmore Estate inspires awe

 
By Mi-Ling Stone Poole
Published: August 28, 2010

Recently, I celebrated my 50th birthday with a trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville , N.C. For years, I'd wanted to tour the home of the Vanderbilts known as the largest home in America , with 150,000 square feet.

The estate features 250 rooms, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms and 65 fireplaces.

The Biltmore was the home of George and Edith Vanderbilt and their daughter, Cornelia. George Vanderbilt opened the...


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