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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Last updated on: February 17, 2012 13:44 IST
Gates' plush bungalow in Wellington.

Last winter, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent a whopping $600,000 per month to rent a plush bungalow in Wellington, Florida.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Last updated on: February 17, 2012 13:44 IST
Well decked up interiors.

Bill Gates chose this spectacular villa for his 15-year old daughter, Jennifer who is participating in Winter Equestrian Festival in nearby West Palm Beach.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Last updated on: February 17, 2012 13:44 IST
Dining room.

The sprawling campus which is listed for $12.999 million, has a barn, stables and horse training area.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Wine room.

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre is near this luxurious villa.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Plush interiors.

The stunning villa spread across an area of 7,352 square feet has a large wine room, 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The Kitchen.

The rental runs from December through May.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Rooms with a view.

The campus is built in a 5-acre property with facilities for equestrian training.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Entertainment hotspot.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The bedroom

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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A bathroom in the villa.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The laundry room.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Another bedroom.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Yet another bedroom.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The villa boasts of a beautiful garden.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Entrance to the villa.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The swimming pool.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The stunning pool area.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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The horse barn.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Another view of the horse barn.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Equestrian kit in the room.

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Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

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Aerial view of the villa.

The farmhouse built amidst lush greenery, spread across an area of 5 acres.

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