mansions

Possibly the grandest Victorian house in America, this picturesque mansion was completed in 1886 for a lumber baron. Today it houses a private club and is not open to the public.

Standing directly opposite Great Milton Church, the Great House has a fine Georgian facade of around 1720. The back of the house dates from the 17th century; an addition on the south side is dated 1788 and attributed to James Wyatt.

Begun in 1792, the White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, an international symbol of the American presidency, and one of the most famous buildings in the world.

Monticello is a beautiful Neoclassical mansion that was not only the home of Thomas Jefferson, it was designed by him as well.

Completed in 1927, the Plummer House in Rochester is a Tudor-style mansion built for Dr. Henry S. Plummer, one of the founders of the Mayo Clinic. It is now a rental facility owned by Rochester Parks and Recreation.

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Lord Willingdon in 1902 and one of Lutyens' best houses. Now converted into 11 flats.

Completed in 1884 by Henry and Ruby Chapin, the Chapin Mansion is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement with its opulent colors and patterns inspired by the Orient. It later served as the Niles City Hall and is now a museum.

The executive mansion of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, restored to its wartime appearance and open for tours.

Built by Lord William Lovell in the 1440s, Minster Lovell Hall now stands in picturesque ruins between the parish church and a quiet river.

This excellent museum of medieval art is housed in a 15th-century abbot's mansion and includes ruins of ancient Roman baths.

Built in 1595, the Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti overlooks the Grand Canal near the Accademia Bridge.