Upon arrival, you're greeted by a spacious double-height hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the house. The dramatic dark wooden staircase and sweeping flagstone floor create an entrance befitting of a grand chateau, complete with a ranch-style antler chandelier. The house may have looked quite different if it hadn't been for the lucky lottery winner – he expanded the plans for the mansion when he struck a deal to buy up the project.

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