Our tour takes in the Rajput Suite, for which craftsmen were brought from Udaipur in Rajasthan to restore the ornate inlaid marble flooring.

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Details such as limestone and oak flooring, carved marble bathtubs, and a private tower with panoramic views punctuate the beauty and meticulous design of this American palace.

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The rest of the house has high-end features like Italian marble, mahogany cabinetry, onyx slab flooring, wine and piano room, two pools, billiard room and solar power-generating system.

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Small, but well-designed rooms offer unique touches like black washed oak flooring, colourful headboards that are swapped out by the season, and bright, functional bathrooms sheathed in marble mosaic tile.

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