What Qualifies As A Mansion In Vietnam And The World

What is a mansion?

A mansion is a very large home, with many rooms inside. It can even be a collection of many different buildings in the same manor. Meaning, Mansion is much bigger than Villa. The villa is built on a large area, open view, and the scale of the project integrates many high-class facilities such as swimming pool, landscaped garden, wine cellar, outdoor buffet,...

The large mansions that exist to this day were often built decades ago by aristocrats, wealthy merchants, and even kings. Considered a luxurious living space of the ruling class, the 15th century aristocracy in Europe.

Besides the function to live and stay for large families, the mansion is also their safe haven. Because this place often has bodyguards, beautiful women, and guards living around the owner's living space for the purpose of serving and protecting the safety of the owner's family.

- Over the historical periods, the types of houses have changed markedly, and the mansion is no exception. It also has certain changes in design as well as in function: smaller construction area, reduced waiters, etc. But still keep the original values:

- Affirming the owner's position in society

- The regal living space carries spiritual values, affirming the lifestyle of the owner

- Special functions for the mansion such as luxurious and spacious living room, indoor and outdoor banquet hall, wine cellar, office, garden system...

Which qualifies a house to be a mansion

The design of the mansion is harmonious and luxurious, most of which are designed according to European, French or European neoclassical architecture, bringing a modern and luxurious living space.

In terms of location, mansions are often built in safe, easy to defend places such as wide hillsides, open suburbs or places with natural lakes that create a romantic and charming scene.

The mansion is seen as a miniature society, a way for homeowners to affirm their social status. The living space of the mansion, in addition to the bedroom, dining room, and kitchen design, is also designed with two or more living rooms depending on the scale of the event and the intimacy of the guests.

The design of the villa ensures the basic living space including:

- Indoor and outdoor party rooms

- Family room

- Separate living room with desk

- Wine cellar, warehouse

- Office, library

- Room for ladies, housekeepers

Most of the architecture of ancient mansions is usually designed according to the classical school of architecture and is influenced by Gothic architecture with delicate decoration style, with pointed roofs, columns, chimneys. Besides, the space also becomes superficial thanks to the garden, the system of trees is designed meticulously and meticulously.

Today, with modern life, the villa space has been more delicately adjusted to suit the needs and preferences of each owner. Modern facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools, cinema rooms, etc. are also equipped. Besides, modern equipment such as cameras, smart management systems, and modern appliances are also indispensable equipment.

What is the difference between a villa and a mansion?

The mansion and the villa are separate residential buildings, each with a private garden and entrance. It is this similarity that makes them often mistaken for one. In fact, the mansion has a larger area, much more monumental design than the villa.

Top 4 largest beautiful mansion house in Vietnam

General Hai Son Residence

Hai Son General Residence is located in Phu Ly city, Ha Nam province. Possessing 4 expensive facades, the mansion has a 3,000m2 campus, 5-storey design with a price of more than 5 million USD.

General Hai Son Residence

Mansion in Hanoi

This mansion is located on Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi. The owner of this space is a scrap giant.

Mansion in Hanoi

Residences in Phu Tho

The mansion in Phu Tho is owned by a female owner with many fields of business. The building has a 4.5-storey design with classic European-style milky white colors.

Residences in Phu Tho

Thanh Thang Palace Ninh Binh

Thanh Thang Mansion is a monumental housing project built in Ninh Binh. The castle has a rough construction value of about 300-400 billion, parts such as ceiling, columns, trusses, altar,... are made entirely of red oak wood with a total value of about 100 billion.

Thanh Thang Palace Ninh Binh

List of the most beautiful mansions in the world

In addition to the largest mansions in Vietnam, we invite you to admire the most beautiful mansions in the world:

The Manor

This magnificent mansion has an area of ​​about 56,500m2 in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. This mansion is owned by Petra Stunt, daughter of billionaire Formula One racing driver Bernie Ecclestone.

A Summer Home on Great Island

Great Island is an overhang of Long Island, an hour's drive from New York City. The mansion consists of the main house and rich amenities. This land belongs to the family of 19th century industrialist William Ziegler.

A Summer Home on Great Island

Palazzo di Amore

The mansion belongs to Jeff Greene in Beverly Hills. The building was built for parties with entertainment complex and ballroom, private vineyard, parking area for more than 150 cars.

Palazzo di Amore

Chestnut Hill Mansion, Massachusetts

Belonging to the founder of Reebok - Paul Fireman and just 8km from Boston, this mansion was built in 1999 with an area of ​​5.5 hectares and adorned with impressive white limestone. The mansion has 8 bedrooms, with an escalator inside.

Chestnut Hill Mansion, Massachusetts

Maison du Soleil

This is the Los Angeles mansion of legendary fashion designer Max Azria, including 17 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms along with all the amenities such as a 560m2 movie theater, professional tennis courts and 5 unique gardens.

Maison du Soleil

Rancho San Carlos

The Rancho San Carlos mansion in California once belonged to the Rancho San Carlos family 100 years ago.

The villa is located on an area of 96 hectares, including 30 small villas and 02 natural gardens. Besides, this villa area also has 10 guest houses, horse riding area and orchards.

Rancho San Carlos

Mansion in Great Neck

Like straight out of the novel "The Great Gatsby", this magnificent mansion located in Great Neck, Long Island with 13 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool, sports complex, decks, bowling and electronic casino.

Mansion in Great Neck

Hopefully with the above information, you will understand what a mansion is as well as know more about mansions in Vietnam and around the world.

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