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Person Finds A Listing For A House That Has A Fake City In Its Basement And You Can Only Guess Why
If you’ve ever stumbled across the listing of a mansion for the super-rich, you’ll know that not judging a book by its cover doesn’t apply here. Because these luxurious playgrounds are all about being over and over, and over, did I say “over?” the top. And loving it.
But it turns out, some mansions are more extra than others, even if that beats the term in itself. You see, someone on the internet found a listing of “an otherwise normal McMansion,” which has all you’d expect—tennis court, heated pool, and countless rooms.
But apparently, all the fun is in the basement. The 12089 sq ft property in the Potomac suburb of Washington, DC has a life-sized retro village built in underneath. Cobblestone streets, 15 authentic store facades, real working parked cars ready to take you on the ride of a lifetime… do you want me to continue? Oh, and for those who love a cinema date now and then, a double feature of Mary Poppins and the Exorcist is on the menu. You get the vibes.
More info: WashingtonFineProperties.com
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This woman tweeted the insane listing and it went viral
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Welcome to the magnificent 12089 sq ft property on Highland Farm Rd in Potomac, MD
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The property is located on 4 immaculately landscaped acres in the prestigious Round Hill enclave of Potomac, according to the advert. It’s comprised of the main residence featuring seven bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, ten fireplaces, six-zone heating, a two-bedroom guest house, pool house and pool, and lighted tennis court.
The same listing ad indicates that the “unique offering” was constructed by Patrick Cullinane, known for building extremely elaborate mansions. A very similarly styled estate built by Cullinane in 1989 was listed for sale for a whopping $7.5M.
The luxurious entry foyer greets you with an eagle sculpture on the right
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Light interior meets indulgent design
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And there’s always music in the air
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Cullinane is considered one of the key figures of the luxury class building boom, which dates back to the ’70s and ’80s in the area of Potomac. According to the Washington Postarchive, Cullinane’s creation, which had a six-pillared front portico leading to a 20-foot-high great hall with 18 by 26 feet of marble floor, was an absolute highlight in the area. Back in 1977, such a mansion would have set you back $600,000.
Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases are here to tell more about the owners than thousands of words
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For the naps with a view
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The dining room brings everyone together
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And this family room has an eclectic collection of art objects
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If it’s a dream, I don’t want to wake up
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Walking from one room to another is a treat on its own
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One of the countless bedrooms designed to recharge you for the next day
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The bathroom is no longer a necessity in this mansion; it’s an indulgence
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You’d better treat your laundry like you’d treat your friends—with love, care, and affection
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And this is where it gets even better—welcome to the basement!
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It features real and working retro cars ready to give you the ride of a lifetime
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The post office and movie theater are among the 15 miscellaneous displays
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No evening promenade can go without cobblestone streets
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I wonder if Blair Inn happens to have a room for the night
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No mansion is ever complete without the billiards area
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This playground for the kids will make your Sunday mimosas hassle-free
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If you’re ever feeling rustic village vibes, you may just forget you live in a mansion
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We’re not done yet without a pool house in that building
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Everyone deserves one minute for themselves
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The new owners will be able to dive deep to forget their problems
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People were stunned by just how crazy the property is
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Eliz Sandy 4 years ago
This is a mansion. Mcmansions are s****y little prefabs with high ceilings and postage sized plots.
Carlos Espinosa 4 years ago
McMansion... You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride.
Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
I love it! Not the decorating, I'd have someone redo that, but the shape, the rooms, and the amazing basement, LOVE IT! That basement is ideal for parents with Alzheimer's btw.
comboplush 4 years ago
Yes! Came here to say that but couldn't find quite the right phrasing for "you could host dementia patients in your cellar!" though
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TheHerplover 4 years ago
This is great. I only wish it had water slides to each room. (I am an adult child, yes)
Katchen 4 years ago
$2-$2.5 Million could get you a nice (small) ranch house in some parts of Palo Alto/ Menlo Park.
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k1ddkanuck 4 years ago
Ya, same with Toronto. Here, that property would be worth something more like 14.5 million, not 4.5.
Just JoLynn 4 years ago
And that is a great example of how California is way over priced. I'm a native Californian btw.
Hoppinger 4 years ago
That basement was designed as one big playground for the owners children. I'm sure the idea that all the other kids would want to come over and play there, and that the other parents might get jealous over such an obvious show of ostentatiousness never crossed the owners mind...
Deson 4 years ago
I'm one of those semi Evil people who would put the words "Is The" on the movie sign. In small letters just to see if people catch on and what their reactions would be.
Richard Brier 4 years ago
I'm fairly confident that the owner had visited the British Museum of Transportation in Glasgow, Scotland. The basement is a rough copy of the entrance.
Lisa Chambers 4 years ago
Reminds me of the "towns" created for Senior citizens who may have memory problems or dementia. I wasnt thinking this was an at-scale town when I opened this.
CorgiGirl 4 years ago
Except for the pool and the outside, this is just plain ugly. I sure would not want to live in a pretentious home like this. Not even remotely comfortable.
Surya Amriza 4 years ago
With great luxury mansion, comes great maintenance, internet, water and electric bills.
Joshua Walters 4 years ago
My first thought was that it was something for someone with Alzheimer's, like the things they have in certain countries and certain old folks' homes. It would be a safe environment for them to live what life they have left semi-normally.
Zelda Blue 4 years ago
I love it and would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the funds. What a gorgeous home with a bit of whimsy on the side.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Something similar on Bravo, Real Housewives of New York City this season, (12,) episode 3.
Rebecca Schultz 4 years ago
How did they get working cars into the basement? Disassembled and then reassembled in basement?
Lynda Momalo 4 years ago
I sure hope they're electric cars or it'd be a suicide city really quick!
Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
The top half looks too uncomfortable to live in. Like for display purposes only. The village looks good but I'd think you'd get tired of it real quick. I think I've just talked myself out of buying it.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
The facade of the mansion is actually quite nice- it reminds me of some of the older manor houses we have in the UK. Mind you the interior decorating tastes are definitely not my style, but it not nearly as garish or tacky as I thought it would be. This is most certainly not a Mcmansion.
Jessica Kaneza 4 years ago
oh can you guys guess these childern stores????? with emojis FB_IMG_158...60ecd3.jpg 
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
I think the outside is fine, but inside it's really overdone.
Load More Replies... Eliz Sandy 4 years ago
This is a mansion. Mcmansions are s****y little prefabs with high ceilings and postage sized plots.
Carlos Espinosa 4 years ago
McMansion... You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride.
Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
I love it! Not the decorating, I'd have someone redo that, but the shape, the rooms, and the amazing basement, LOVE IT! That basement is ideal for parents with Alzheimer's btw.
comboplush 4 years ago
Yes! Came here to say that but couldn't find quite the right phrasing for "you could host dementia patients in your cellar!" though
Load More Replies... TheHerplover 4 years ago
This is great. I only wish it had water slides to each room. (I am an adult child, yes)
Katchen 4 years ago
$2-$2.5 Million could get you a nice (small) ranch house in some parts of Palo Alto/ Menlo Park.
Load More Replies... k1ddkanuck 4 years ago
Ya, same with Toronto. Here, that property would be worth something more like 14.5 million, not 4.5.
Just JoLynn 4 years ago
And that is a great example of how California is way over priced. I'm a native Californian btw.
Hoppinger 4 years ago
That basement was designed as one big playground for the owners children. I'm sure the idea that all the other kids would want to come over and play there, and that the other parents might get jealous over such an obvious show of ostentatiousness never crossed the owners mind...
Deson 4 years ago
I'm one of those semi Evil people who would put the words "Is The" on the movie sign. In small letters just to see if people catch on and what their reactions would be.
Richard Brier 4 years ago
I'm fairly confident that the owner had visited the British Museum of Transportation in Glasgow, Scotland. The basement is a rough copy of the entrance.
Lisa Chambers 4 years ago
Reminds me of the "towns" created for Senior citizens who may have memory problems or dementia. I wasnt thinking this was an at-scale town when I opened this.
CorgiGirl 4 years ago
Except for the pool and the outside, this is just plain ugly. I sure would not want to live in a pretentious home like this. Not even remotely comfortable.
Surya Amriza 4 years ago
With great luxury mansion, comes great maintenance, internet, water and electric bills.
Joshua Walters 4 years ago
My first thought was that it was something for someone with Alzheimer's, like the things they have in certain countries and certain old folks' homes. It would be a safe environment for them to live what life they have left semi-normally.
Zelda Blue 4 years ago
I love it and would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the funds. What a gorgeous home with a bit of whimsy on the side.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Something similar on Bravo, Real Housewives of New York City this season, (12,) episode 3.
Rebecca Schultz 4 years ago
How did they get working cars into the basement? Disassembled and then reassembled in basement?
Lynda Momalo 4 years ago
I sure hope they're electric cars or it'd be a suicide city really quick!
Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
The top half looks too uncomfortable to live in. Like for display purposes only. The village looks good but I'd think you'd get tired of it real quick. I think I've just talked myself out of buying it.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
The facade of the mansion is actually quite nice- it reminds me of some of the older manor houses we have in the UK. Mind you the interior decorating tastes are definitely not my style, but it not nearly as garish or tacky as I thought it would be. This is most certainly not a Mcmansion.
Jessica Kaneza 4 years ago
oh can you guys guess these childern stores????? with emojis FB_IMG_158...60ecd3.jpg
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
I think the outside is fine, but inside it's really overdone.
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