What makes a house a mansion?

Answer by  natashalindsay (25)

A house becomes a mansion from the atmosphere and size of the building. The size of a mansion is over 6000 square feet and has certain ammenities and styles that bring the building up in class. A mansion is a luxurious version of a house.

Answer by  patti (29325)

In the U.S. a mansion is a residence of more than 8000 sq. ft. In Europe, a mansion is defined as a residence with a couple dozen bedrooms, a ballroom and a huge dining hall.

Answer by  amiv (249)

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.

Answer by  patti (29325)

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.

Answer by  avalanchebad (164)

"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.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Generally a house that is elegant looking and is very big in area is called a mansion. It is all about the presentation and appearance.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

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

Answer by  Anonymous

Mansion is not just a house with 4-maids but well engineered, interiored with large 11-rooms and 9-bathrooms, with a rotonda on front that cars can turn either way, the 2- main gates run 35meters away from porch with the same sizes of front and back yards- its Baciles Mansion :)

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, there are different definitions of what makes a house a mansion. Some people will say it is based on how big the house is. And some people will say it is based on how much you spent towards buying the house. According to me, any house with atleast 1 acre worth more than 1 million is a mansion.

Answer by  connie30 (22)

well first off the house would have to be worth millions . and then it would have to be fancy with alot of rooms and bathrooms and extra rooms no one even needs just so it bigger then any other homes ,would have to have really expensive floors and windows nothing cheap

Answer by  jcm (117)

A house must be both large in size as well as be placed on a parcel of property large in size.

Answer by  Anonymous

large lot, large house, on a lake or have a brook or creek, have servant quarters, mature trees, of expensive material, worth millions, deck as roof, veranda & porch surround, lift, dumb waiters, laundry & garbage chute, sound proof room, flood daylight lightings, keyless entry...

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

Some realtors say any house over 6,000 square feet qualifies it as a mansion. But there is no hard and set rule. Sometimes a house can be smaller, but still considered a mansion. You have to consider the location, as well as any special attributes, such as a wine cellar, horse stable, or tennis court, of the house in question.

Answer by  Anonymous

A lot of older homes of 5,000 sq ft or more are titled as Mansions. I don't think it has to do with the tennis courts or pools. I think it is that "grand" feel when you walk into the home. The high ceilings, large open foyers.

Answer by  Anonymous

My house is almost 10000 square feet. It is on almost 8 acres. We have a hot tub, pool, summer kitchen, 2 eat in kitchens, an office, a butler's pantry, a steam shower, 3 car garage and an elevator. Is it a mansion?

Answer by  Anonymous

Well I live in a 5,500 square foot home and to me it feels like a mansion. We have 3 dining rooms, 7 bedrooms, (bathrooms in each one), also 3 other bathrooms, a library, a bar room, and we did just host a wedding of nearly 200 so yeah.