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What makes a house a mansion?

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"Mansion" is a totally subjective term, so nothing really makes a house a mansion other than the consensus of most people that it is a mansion.

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In the U.S.: a home of more than 8000 square feet. In Europe: a large, beautifully appointed home with a ballroom and tens of bedrooms.

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posted by patti (17701)
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The word comes from the Latin for a place to stay. It's modern meaning is simply "a large house," though usually an exceptionally large one.

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posted by amiv (230)
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A house must be both large in size as well as be placed on a parcel of property large in size.

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posted by jcm (98)
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Usualy a house that is bigger than what the average family needs. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, extra rooms such as game rooms etc....

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