A look into Bill Gates's $130M mansion: Is He Downsizing?

It wasn�t long before the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates was one of the richest man on the planet, and that is exactly the case even to this day. But the discussion now is about the house that Gates had built for himself, where he is living on his own after getting divorce recently.

Bill Gates owns a massive mansion called Xanadu 2.0, located on the edge of Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. He bought the land in 1988 for $2 million and spent about $63 million over seven years to build and customize the home.

Today, the mansion is worth over $130 million. Even though he is almost 70, divorced, and living alone now, Gates refuses to downsize. He says the house holds deep emotional value and is filled with memories that make it impossible for him to leave.

The house is about 66,000 square feet and has several luxurious features, including 6 kitchens, 24 bathrooms, a huge library, an indoor pool with underwater music, a trampoline room, and high-end technology throughout. The property is smart and energy-efficient, reflecting Gates�s interest in innovation.

Despite his sisters choosing to downsize, Gates says he can�t imagine leaving the home where he raised his children and spent many important moments. For him, the mansion is not just a sign of wealth but a meaningful legacy.

His connection to the house is personal, much like Warren Buffett�s long-time attachment to his simple Omaha home. It�s a place full of memories and comfort that he treasures deeply.