The house of Bill Gates

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Grounds:
The 5 acres are planted in native alder, maple, and Douglas fir, kept as natural in appearance as possible. Most walkways are covered with slate. Concrete retaining walls are faced with sandstone and granite.

Family wing:
The Gates family's 11,500-square-foot inner sanctum is surprisingly modest, with four bedrooms and quarters for a nanny. A four-car garage is attached. The lower levels include a techno-playland family room and an exercise facility that is better appointed than many health clubs.

Guest wing
The southern half of the main building, this wing contains the main entrance (with grand staircase), theater, library, formal dining room, reception hall, and conference facilities. It includes only two bedrooms.

Basic data:

Total assessed value:	$53.392.200
Land value:	$9.122.200
Estimated property taxes for 1998:	$620.183 (based on 1997 rates)
Waterfront:	Approximately 500 feet
Rooms:	Seven bedrooms, 24 bathrooms (includes 10 full baths), six kitchens, six fireplaces
Style:	Pacific Northwest lodge
Architects:	James Cutler and Peter Bohlin
Interior designer:	Thierry W. Despont
Primary contractor:	Sellen Construction

Ther front of this a wood-glassy-construction deceive: This house is filled with multimedia-technics.

Bill Gates about his house:
"Every function in my new house is managed by the PC, and sometimes it works."
Bill Gates, 31. Dec. 1997 - Top 10 reasons why I love my computer, MS daily news (www.microsoft.com)