Read The Inspiring Story Behind Oprah and Her $80 Million Mansion

The Offer

Oprah quickly knew she had to have the mansion for herself. When she was at the party, it belonged to Robert Veloz, an aeronautical equipment manufacturing giant. Back then, he and his wife were residing in the stone gatehouse, measuring 2,000 square feet. Sadly, the house was not up for sale.

But that was not going to stop her from achieving her dream! Oprah was prepared to keep fighting. She offered the owners a check for a massive $52 million. After the purchase, she had executed one of the biggest sales of a private home in the entire country. How old is this building and where is it exactly located?