Once upon a time, North Carolina decided that one castle was not too much to ask. So, above Asheville, a 250-room château appeared with towers and enough drama to make every ordinary mansion look severely underdressed.
You do not need a crown to enter, but the front door may convince you to stand straighter. Built in the 1890s for a wealthy owner, the house still holds the title of America’s largest privately owned home.
That is less “cozy country estate” and more “leave breadcrumbs before exploring the hallway.”…