A Million Dollar Residence
Bill Gates' house is a large earth-sheltered mansion in the side of a hill overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. The 66,000 sq ft house is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates. It is nicknamed Xanadu 2.0.
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In 2009, property taxes were reported to be US $1.063 million on a total assessed value of US$147.5 million. The house is a modern design in the Pacific lodge style, with classic features such as a large private library with a dome shaped roof and oculus (light well).
The address of the mansion is 1835 73rd Ave NE, Medina, WA 98039.
The house also features an estate-wide server system running Windows and heated floors and driveways. Guests wear pins that upon entrance of a room automatically adjust temperature, music, and lighting based on the guest's preferences, according to the narration in the virtual tour below.
The lot was purchased in December 1988 for $2 million, and construction occurred over a period of seven and a half years with nominal completion in 1995. The house is located on the east end of the lot, which is located on a hill.
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