Real Estate
9 Grand-Sized California Homes
If you dream of living large, take a look at these homes in California

CALIFORNIA — Big, family holiday gatherings will quickly draw attention to small dining areas and kitchens, and a lack of bedrooms and bathrooms. If you are ready for something bigger, take a look at these super-sized California homes currently on the market, many with great amenities to keep your relatives entertained—

Spacious Italian Villa In San Rafael Has Sweeping Bay Area Views
La Casa Nel Cielo, a 5,155-square-foot home in San Rafael, features a custom-built pool and spa, bocce ball court and wraparound deck.

This Blackhawk Mansion In Danville Is More Than 8,000 Square-Feet
The six-bedroom mansion, listed for a cool $5 million, features a cabana, pool and wrought-iron staircase.
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Living Large In LA Means 18,000-Square-Feet Of Luxury
What do you get with 18,000-square-feet of living space? Closets larger than most bedrooms.

Rutherford Estate Home Has Children's Wing, Fireplace From France
The 8,814-square-foot home by the architect who designed Auberge du Soleil Resort also has an enclosed garden dining room that seats 20.
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Look Inside San Juan Capistrano's Wish Castle, 16,000 Sqft
The nearly 16,000 square feet and 4-acre Wish Castle is selling at $11.2 million, is one of the most iconic properties in Orange County.

Casa Azul: Gated Estate On 2.5 Acres For Sale
This grand estate was built in 1928. The guest house was staff quarters, with an attached garage where the chauffeur serviced the car.

When 'Spacious' Tops Your House-Hunting List: Temecula Listing
With two guest houses, multiple entertaining areas indoors & out, plus a pool & tennis court, the downside is your visitors may never leave.

Biggest Home For Sale In Gilroy Is 7,700 Sq. Ft.; See Inside
Think you'd be able to make use of nearly 8,000 square feet? If so, this home might be the perfect

Biggest Home For Sale In Beverly Hills Is 38,000 Sq. Ft.
This home is huge — there are one dozen bedrooms, two dozen bathrooms and enough parking for 90 cars.
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