Bill Gates’ iconic lakeside property worth $130 million is a futuristic mansion with rare books and underwater music
As one of the world’s most recognizable public figures, privacy was clearly an important factor in the design of Xanadu 2.0. Gates reportedly acquired neighboring plots over time to create natural buffers using trees, lawns, and private driveways that shield the estate from public view. At the same time, several architectural reports describe parts of…