Sunday, April 13, 2014

Do Gates Turn a Big House into a Mansion?


It is hard to have a fancier pair of gates than this big house, don't you think?


This big house is in contention for fanciest gates, 
and the house has a formal façade.  Is it big and imposing enough to be a mansion?


These gates are not as fancy, but they guard a very big and very imposing house.
It is a mansion, isn't it?


This one has a strong and imposing gate and the house is big and impressive.
I think we have found a mansion.
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful gate! I wish I had some, at my home XD XD.

    Well done!

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  2. BirdmanApril 13, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Simpler the better.

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  3. VPApril 13, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    A gate, you are right: this is even better than a fountain!

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  4. Luis GomezApril 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  5. Sylvia KApril 13, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Amazing! I'd lose my way before I got to the living room or the kitchen!! Nah, I'm not into big houses which is fortunate for me and for my kids and my bank account!! Incredible pics though, you do find the great ones, Jack!! Hope you've had a great weekend!

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  6. SharonApril 13, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    That one in the third shot looks more like a castle than a mere mansion.
    Wow, some spectacular "mansions" down your way.

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  7. SRQApril 13, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Brilliant work tracking down a mansion! I'm wondering why the owners of the first place bothered with that gate. While fancy, it's almost on top of the house. Besides, it looks like you can sashay right around the shrubbery, defeating the purpose of a gate. (Unless the purpose was to give it a mansion-look.) Not that I would turn my nose up at this place…(as long as it came with an escrow for maintenance, of course).

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  8. Taken For GrantedApril 13, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    A mansion is a dwelling of the lord of the manor. Since Americans don't have lords a leaping or manor houses, it has come to mean a large house of the wealthy. I believe the houses in your photos qualify, so yes, you have found mansions. They are beautiful, but their expense can be huge. Donald Trump must open the doors to his house, Mira Lago, to pay for its maintenance. Even he can't afford to own it without income. Fine photos and interesting post.

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  9. cieldequimperApril 13, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Yes I think you might have found one. My preference goes to the third one. Reminds me of the Cotswolds somehow.

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  10. CaTApril 13, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    my goodness, such huge houses. oh, i mean mansions...
    are these all in your neighborhood?!
    what about your own mansion?

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  11. RedPatApril 13, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    I think you have solved it - scale, property, and a gate! Naples has a lot of big $$$!

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  12. MersadApril 13, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    These are so good. Wow at the mansions. Would love to take a peak inside.

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  13. William KendallApril 13, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    I think they're all mansions! Wow!

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  14. MichelleApril 13, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I think the gates do signify a mansion. Nice homes!

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  15. RandyApril 13, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I think that beautiful white one qualifies.

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  16. BergsonApril 14, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    houses or castels

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  17. EG CameraGirlApril 14, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    At least these don't appear to be in gated communities so we can actually get a taste of what it might be like to be rich. ;)

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  18. LOLfromPasaApril 14, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    I'm thinking these are mansions. Wonderful photos!!

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  19. Billy Blue EyesApril 15, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    I've been to Naples but never near that part.

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  20. KateApril 15, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    You have found a treasure trove of beautiful wrought iron gates. . .lovely art!

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