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‘Squid Game but it’s in Ohio.’ Zillow Gone Wild is befuddled by this mansion. See why

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A mansion on the real estate market in Powell, Ohio, for $4.95 million has some folks scratching their heads on a popular real estate social media page.

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The five-bedroom, nine-bathroom appears to be a pinnacle of elegance in terms of having all the bells and whistles associated with luxury and is referred to as an “entertainer’s paradise” by the listing on Zillow.com.

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Features across the residence’s 14,500 square feet include:

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  • Six car garage

  • Three balconies

  • Saltwater pool

  • Basketball/tennis court

  • Gym

  • Steam room

  • Theater

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While all the features are top notch, fans of Zillow Gone Wild say it’s lacking a little something — warmth.

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“Honestly feels like a safe house compound where they added a few windows to not draw too much suspicion,” one person on Facebook said.

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“I’ve seen medical facilities with more warmth,” another compared.

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“House or car dealership?” someone asked.

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“How to be modern and dated at the same time. It’s a showcase of the most bland trends of the 2010s,” one person said.

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“I was hoping the inside did not match the outside …it’s stark and sterile, and would benefit from some color and warmth,” someone commented.

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“Welcome to Jiffy Lube!” another joked.

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“‘Squid Game’ but it’s in Ohio,” one person tweeted.

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“This isn’t a home, this is the state house,” another said.

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“Hmm... This seems like a home if Stanley Kubrick was (an) architect,” someone noted.

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Powell is about 20 miles northwest of Columbus.

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This story was originally published September 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM with the headline "‘Squid Game but it’s in Ohio.’ Zillow Gone Wild is befuddled by this mansion. See why."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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