This house was built by Richard Branson -CEO of Virgin. It is on an island and supposedly completely self contained with solar power and a rainwater collection system. Branson, being the everpresent businessman has decided to rent this out to vacationers. (I think that it might not be as self contained as it once was... it was mentioned in a Sports Illustrated article a few years ago... A quick websearch reveals nothing about it's inner workings). Nevertheless, my dream house would be equally isolate and self contained. I could live on ocean fish and go hunting for the wild goats (sorry Averett) that share the island.
The inside of the house is your typical mansion.
pictures via
http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/...icharticle=211
Here is a list of the accomidations for a mere 10,000 a day.
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1 Master Bedroom with bathroom and jacuzzi
4 double bedrooms also available as 2 suites, with adjoining bathrooms
5 double bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms and terraces
Large reception area with book and video libraries, board games, snooker and bridge tables, piano, and excellent music system.
Raised gallery
Inside dining area
Work-out equipment
Full facilities for children
British Management and a staff of 16
35mm slide projector and screen
Photocopier
Electronic Typewriter
Flip Charts
Multistandard video equipment
Cassette tape recorder
The island has direct dial telephone, fax, telex and USA direct lines
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http://www.nolimitscharters.com/spec.../thehouse.html
Okay so I would lose the staff and my only connection would be a carrier pigeon to the tfp forum... This is financially out of my reach but
*SIGH*