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An extravagant Florida mansion that's modeled after the Palace of Versailles sold at auction for a $100 million price cut - here's a look inside
Welcome to Playa Vista Isle.
The 5-acre property sits in South Florida along the ritzy Hillsboro Beach's "Millionaire's Mile," named so for its air of wealth and exclusivity.
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The estate is shouldered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. It comes with private boating docks ...
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... as well as 500 feet of uninterrupted ocean views and private beachfront.
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The estate first popped up in 2014 — while it was still under construction — for $139 million. It was listed on the market for a year unfinished.
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It was modeled after France's Palace of Versailles, which features the same ornate architectural design.
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Playa Vista Isle was originally dubbed Le Palais Royal, or The Royal Palace.
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It's since seen a name change, additional construction, and a $20 million price hike ...
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... and as of November 2018 has a new owner since its previous owner, construction titan Robert Pereira, bowed out of the estate.
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Past the gold-plated gates is a pristine elevated driveway ...
... which encircles a water fountain ...
... and leads right up to the home's grand entrance.
Mosaics stand to the side of the doors and depict the four seasons of the year.
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Through the doors is a grand foyer and a staircase crafted out of imported South African marble.
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The entryway is beset with 22-karat gold, which is also featured throughout the home.
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Through the foyer is a seating area.
The main seating area opens up to one of the many dining tables.
A family room is lined in mahogany and holds a saltwater aquarium with a 3D TV.
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Its domed ceiling boasts a majestic, heavenly painting.
And its doors open up to the sea breeze from the ocean.
The kitchen is on the main level as well.
An eating nook is nearby.
The entire south wing is designated for the master suite. The guest rooms are on the opposite side.
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... which boast considerable amounts of vanity space.
The master suite has a private parlor, which offers even more extraordinary views of the ocean.
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There's a workspace as well, though it's a wonder anyone could get any work done here.
And the wine cellar downstairs? It's protected by biometric security — meaning only those registered with the system can access the 3,000-bottle room.
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The home theater boasts the world's first residential 3D IMAX theater and fits 18 guests.
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... and just beyond its doors sits the estate's outdoor paradise.
... to the 4,500-square-foot pool outside, which includes a water slide ...
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... and a variety of waterfalls ...
... in different arrangements.
There's an underground garage (not pictured) with a controllable climate that can be accessed by a secured tunnel and can fit up to 20 vehicles.
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A 2-acre undeveloped lot is also included; the buyer can do with it as they please.
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Initial plans were to use the lot for two guest houses, a go-kart track, an ice rink, a bowling alley, and a night club.
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But those amenities were never added on — as if the estate needed any more bells and whistles.
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