Thread by @StevenTDennis

FIRST on this week's #FridayNightZillow thread:
A 14.5K-sf Michigan lakefront estate with the Library of the Gods, featuring a painted ceiling intended to look like the Sistine Chapel. $4.75M.
I hope it puts a smile on your face after a long week! 🧵 zillow.com/homedetails/15…

This is the ceiling of the library. Painted by Andre Sikora. The mansion in Grosse Point Park was built by Hal Smith in 1929. #FridayNightZillow

This insane library is 1,000 square feet. Doubles as an office, a salon, a billiards room. I'd spend all my time here. #FridayNightZillow

Per a Daily Mail story from 2020 — Yes, it's been on the market a while! — the library was made with select-grade walnut — no knots (nuts). The owner walled off the library from the rest of the house to protect his book collection. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8… #FridayNightZillow

There's a creepy mask room. #FridayNightZillow

I'm, uh, not a fan of this artwork. Not really sure what's going on here. #FridayNightZillow

I hope you like the painting, because it pops. #FridayNightZillow

Style: Old Money. #FridayNightZillow

This view is worth a million. The library is priceless. The rest of the house: I guess you need a place to sleep, right? #FridayNightZillow

This room is a little overwrought to me. I'm just a simple suburban boy who grew up in a Levitt house. Kind of reminds me of parts of the Vatican, which I guess was the plan. #FridayNightZillow

Next up on #FridayNightZillow: Your own 10-acre *PRIVATE ISLAND* in Canada. $12.1 million Canadian. Includes your "own power source, heat, food and water as well as transportation" including options for a helicopter. And a "Lobster Temple." Enjoy! zillow.com/homedetails/12…

This bedroom is nice. I hope those windows are well-insulated though because, you know, Canada! #FridayNightZillow

I think this what they call the "Lobster Temple." I would, uh, take down that fake lobster and rename it. #FridayNightZillow

When one giant Wolf range won't do, you go with TWO giant Wolf ranges. #FridayNightZillow

I approve of the clawfoot tub. Just say no to stupid too-high TVs in the bathroom. #FridayNightZillow

Yes, please to this view. Per the listing, which is must be hoping to capitalize on COVID: "Anyone looking for beautiful seclusion can isolate for over a year without leaving the island!" #FridayNightZillow

Um, what's with this bathtub? #FridayNightZillow

I have an urge to rip down this TV and burn it with fire. You have a great fireplace. Do not put a TV over it.

That's the rule. #FridayNightZillow

This is a sink (TM). I now need a hot poker for my eyes. Making sure you are awake! This giant megamansion in Golden, Colorado is $13.5M and, well, I basically just wanted to show you the sink. #SinkZillow #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/13…

Up next: @jonlandau, the insanely successful producer of Avatar, Titanic, etc. is selling his awesome mansion in the Florida Keys. A bunch of you have sent me this, so here it is: Enjoy! $13.999M.
zillow.com/homedetails/89…

Love this kitchen. Spectacular. #FridayNightZillow

Of course that's what would be showing. #FridahyNightZillow. Love the screen placement.

Does anybody really need this much wine? #FridayNightZillow

This laundry room might be larger than some apartments. Acceptable. #FridayNightZillow

Up next: Affordable housing, I promise. #FridayNightZillow

You ask for affordable housing and we deliver.

New York Sorority House. ***$399K*** buys you 12BRs and, uh, *2* baths (?!?). Beautiful exterior. Theta Phi Alpha presently occupies it. On Elm Street in Potsdam. zillow.com/homedetails/30…?

Four sinks. Show me another actual house with a 4-sink bathroom under $400K. I don't think you can. #SinkZillow #FridayNightZillow.

Bargain alert: 5BRs, 4BA & nearly 7K square feet for, checks notes, $199K! Affordable housing exists. This one has a Methodist vibe, a surprisingly nice bathtub and one of those showers that scares me. Indiana on #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/40…

How about cheaper? Sure, you want cheaper. I want cheaper. Everybody wants cheaper. How about $89.9K for this Western Maryland home? Has history and the price is right. 3BR, 2BA, 2750 sf, porch. #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/12…

Sorry but this <$50K storefront/apartment in Kansas already sold. I think you could sell this to someone in DC just to use as storage? Perils of waiting for Friday. #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/21…

This one made me laugh. A guy is in the middle of building a "Tiny Mansion" and will deliver it to you apparently when it's done. $250K. Doesn't come with land? Colorado on #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/12…

<$1 million goes a long way in Indianapolis. Listing says it is close to "Lucas Oil Stadium." 8BR, 8BA, 8K square feet. This Victorian is pretty AND cool. Kitchen has a pizza oven. Includes multiple units, which you can VRBO. #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/64…

What if I told you that for just $795K, you could get a giant, quirky megamansion with indoor pool, colossal master bedroom, party room, 8-car garage, koi pond, the works? GEORGIA on your mind? Macon is on #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/57…

This master bedroom is just colossal. Nobody needs a room this big. What are you doing, bringing over a whole yoga class? Note bed on a raised platform for some reason. #FridayNightZillow.

Just making sure you're awake. The Master Bathroom will test your retina circuit breakers. Just wow. #FridayNightZillow

Posting this mansion mainly because it has this blue train with a weird outbuilding, and a room big enough for a Moose Lodge meeting. Michigan. I don't get it. #FridayNightZIllow zillow.com/homedetails/72…

This one's a beauty and cheap for a mansion. $749K buys you an 8BR, 5BA, 7,300 sf historic mansion that's been tastefully updated in Maine. I love it! #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/10…?

History: "Notable owners include Hannibal Hamlin II, the grandson of Hannibal Hamlin, President Lincoln's Vice President." It also has a pool. I hope it's heated because Maine. #FridayNightZillow

Ever thought you couldn't possibly afford to buy a hotel? Well, here's your chance. $425K! "Sulphur Lick Hotel."
8BR, 5BA, 8544 sf. Chillicothe, Ohio on #FridayNightZillow

I have no idea why they call it "Sulphur Lick" and I kind of don't want to know. But there's back story if you click through the link. The place looks like a lot of fun for kids, including a climbing maze and some themed rooms. #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/21…

Bonus: There's an awesome model train room. Did I mention this house only costs $425K? #FridayNightZillow

Ending tonight with one last insane megamansion with a mini price. It has me totally rethinking what's possible.

$825K for nearly 18K square feet, folks! 7BR/11BA.

Amazing kitchen. Cave room.

What am I missing?

Indiana is on #FridayNightZillow zillow.com/homedetails/10…

I want this laundry room. #FridayNightZillow.

Open connect shower/tub combo. Seeing more of this sort of thing lately. Not sure if I'm down with it, but it's nice. #FridayNightZillow

If there's anything that gives me pause it's that it's been on the market for more than a year and there just aren't many pictures. I think this is what they are calling the cave? #FridayNightZillow

Thanks for tuning in to another edition of #FridayNightZillow. As always, it's a family thing over here at the Dennis household. Most of these houses were found by my wife and my sister-in-law this week.

Until next time...

SATURDAY UPDATE: Realtor dot com has a lot more pics of the $825K Indiana megamansion. We really all need to pony up $20K each and get a week for life here. FNZ Timeshares Inc.? #FridayNightZillow realtor.com/realestateandh…

Indiana party time. #FridayNightZillow

THIS IS THE CAVE ROOM. #FridayNightZillow

First rule of Cave Room, presumably:

Do Not Talk About What Goes On in the Cave Room.

Would be cool if raising this flap revealed, like, a beer fridge or other cave supplies. #FridayNightZillow