A mansion said to be the largest in Alabama is going on the auction block.

The 27-acre estate 7 Montagel Way, a mansion in Birmingham’s Shoal Creek community, will be auctioned on Oct. 31 by DeCaro Luxury Auctions.

7 Montagel Way will be auctioned onsite on Oct. 31 at Birmingham’s Shoal Creek community.

Larry House, the property’s builder and owner, spent tens of millions of dollars creating this estate, which includes a large guest house, a horse-riding arena and acres of riding trails.

“Inspired by historic French and Italian castles of Europe, architect Bill Shepard designed 7 Montagel Way to feel like a traditional palace in Versailles,” said Daniel DeCaro, CEO and founder of DeCaro Luxury Auctions. “It took four years to complete construction. European artisans and artists traveled to Alabama and took residence in the home to handcraft the stucco, marble, limestone and decorative features. The October 31st auction is the first time a new homeowner will have the opportunity to purchase the largest home in Alabama. This is an unprecedented and highly anticipated real estate event for the region.”

The mansion was previously listed for $9.9 million, while the total cost to build the estate was over $30 million.

Since then, the mansion’s sale has garnered some national press, as highlighted by the National Association of Realtors earlier this week.

Here are a few things to know about the home and the auction:

• The main house has 15 bedrooms, 16 full bathrooms and 6 half-bathrooms.
• The estate has a movie room with a 170-inch screen and seating for 25 people.
• The house contains a commercial-grade elevator, a wine cellar with shelving for 2,000 bottles, a fully equipped exercise room and a game room.
• Outside the home is a Jacuzzi with a waterfall and a pool.
• The estate includes a horse-riding arena, with two grass pastures and a six-stall barn, complete with an 800-square-foot loft apartment with a full bathroom and kitchen.
• There is a 3,000-square-foot guest house behind the main house that includes two bedrooms, two offices, a workshop and an oversized two-car garage.
• The main home has a 9-door garage with parking for 12 cars.
• Open houses are underway each Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
• The final open house is Friday, Oct. 30 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
• The absolute auction will take place the onsite Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
• Broker participation is invited.

For a look around the estate, click on the images , courtesy of DeCaro Luxury Auctions. Watch the video to meet the current owner and learn more about the estate.

Bryan Davis is the Research/Media Coordinator for the Alabama Center for Real Estate housed within the Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama. He can be reached at 205-348-5416 or at bkdavis@culverhouse.ua.edu.

The Alabama Center for Real Estate‘s core purpose is to advance the real estate industry in Alabama by providing relevant resources in the areas of research, education and outreach.

A look inside the entrance to the main house.

This is an aerial view of the estate.

Here’s one room that cost millions by itself.

A view from upstairs in the main house.

This is a large office in the main house.

An up-close external shot of the mansion at 7 Montagel Way.

Here’s a view from the front of the main house.

The game room at 7 Montagel Way.

Here’s a shot of the outside of the main home.

Another shot from inside the house, this time in a parlor.

A dining area in the main house.

The main house at 7 Monagel Way’s kitchen.

A sitting area at the main house. The owner says the rugs in the home costs hundreds of thousands of dollars alone.

Enjoy horse riding on the estate as well.

Here’s a shot in an office area in the main home.

A bedroom in the mansion at 7 Montagel Way.