{"id":64824,"date":"2025-02-02T19:53:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T19:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/finance\/bill-gates-declines-to-downsize-from-his-130-million-mega-mansion-i-like-the-houses-i-have\/"},"modified":"2025-02-02T19:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T19:53:04","slug":"bill-gates-declines-to-downsize-from-his-130-million-mega-mansion-i-like-the-houses-i-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=64824","title":{"rendered":"Bill Gates Declines To Downsize From His $130 Million Mega-Mansion: &#8216;I Like The Houses I\u00a0Have&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.benzinga.com\/files\/images\/story\/2025\/02\/02\/Bill-Gates-Biggest-Regret--His-Miserable.jpeg?optimize=medium&amp;dpr=1&amp;auto=webp&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&amp;fit=crop\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Microsoft\u00a0<\/strong>co-founder\u00a0<strong>Bill Gates<\/strong>\u00a0stated he\u00a0has no plans to downsize\u00a0from his expansive Lake Washington estate, Xanadu 2.0, despite being the only resident.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Happened<\/strong>: Gates, 69, is determined to continue living in his 66,000-square-foot compound, which he purchased in 1988 for $2 million. The property\u2019s current estimated value is over $130 million.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his sisters choosing to downsize, Gates has expressed a strong attachment to his homes, saying, \u201cI like the houses I\u00a0have.\u201d He also highlighted the joy his children get from visiting the vast estate.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/life-style\/celebrity\/article\/bill-gates-interview-new-book-memoir-wh766b9bs\">by <\/a>The UK Times The mansion, Xanadu 2.0, named after the 1941 film \u201cCitizen Kane,\u201d is a representation\u00a0of billionaire luxury, featuring six\u00a0kitchens, 24 bathrooms, an indoor\u00a0trampoline room, a private library,\u00a0and a swimming pool equipped\u00a0with an underwater music system.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/tech\/25\/01\/43218782\/bill-gates-i-would-probably-be-diagnosed-on-the-autism-spectrum-if-growing-up-today\"><strong>Bill Gates: \u2018I Would Probably Be Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum\u2019 if Growing Up Today<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gates spent\u00a0seven years and $63 million\u00a0on renovations to customize the estate to his liking, transforming it into more than just a home. Despite his ex-wife, <strong>Melinda<\/strong>, once describing it as \u201ca bachelor\u2019s dream and a bride\u2019s nightmare,\u201d Gates sees the mansion as an investment that has significantly appreciated over time.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to Gates, billionaire investor\u00a0<strong>Warren Buffett<\/strong>\u00a0has also retained\u00a0his Omaha home for over\u00a065 years, highlighting the invaluable memories it contains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong>: The decision by Gates to retain his mansion reflects a trend among billionaires to view their homes as more than just property. <\/p>\n<p>These estates, often filled with personal memories and customized to their tastes, are seen as valuable investments that have significantly appreciated over time. This trend is not limited to Gates, as evidenced by Warren Buffett\u2019s decision to hold\u00a0onto his Omaha home for\u00a0over six decades. <\/p>\n<p>These homes, often symbols of luxury and wealth, offer a glimpse into the lives of the world\u2019s richest individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Read Next<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/markets\/cryptocurrency\/24\/12\/42716028\/bill-gates-expressed-skepticism-towards-bitcoin-i-would-short-it-if-possible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bill Gates Expressed Skepticism Towards Bitcoin: \u2018I Would Short It&#8217; If Possible<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"block core-block\"><em>This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"text-sm my-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/apis?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_campaign=article-bottom\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright\">\u00a9 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft\u00a0co-founder\u00a0Bill Gates\u00a0stated he\u00a0has no plans to downsize\u00a0from his expansive Lake Washington estate, Xanadu 2.0, despite being the only resident. What Happened: Gates, 69, is determined to continue living in his 66,000-square-foot compound, which he purchased in 1988 for $2 million. The property\u2019s current estimated value is over $130 million. 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