Here’s a tour of George Washington’s estate, Mount Vernon

• Mount Vernon is the Virginia estate that belonged to George Washington, the first president of the United States of America.
• He acquired the property from his father and brother in 1754, and quickly began extensive renovations on its architectural structure and design.
• The 21-room mansion, and its expansive gardens and grounds, are also home to a museum and education center. 
• You can even check out Washington's dentures in the museum.

First president of the United States George Washington called the sprawling estate that was Mount Vernon home for most of his life.

His 21-room mansion, plantation, and gardens are located near Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington first acquired them from his family. He oversaw the expansions and reconstructions of the estate, and lived there until his death in 1799.

Keep scrolling for a look inside the stunningly ornate Mount Vernon. 

Nestled along the banks of the Potomac River near Alexandria, Virginia, Mount Vernon was originally built by George Washington's father.

George Washington's father, Augustine, built an early iteration of what we now know as Mount Vernon in 1734. The estate began as a simple, one-and-a-half-story house, and it was Washington's brother, Lawrence, who first dubbed it "Mount Vernon." 

George Washington acquired ownership of the estate in 1754, and promptly began expansions and renovations.

According to Mount Vernon's official website, Washington supervised every aspect of the renovations— from the interior decor to the overall construction. Gradually, and even throughout the Revolutionary War, the estate expanded to its current 21 rooms.

Washington's attention to detail came through in the various ornate rooms in the mansion, like the New Room, which took over two decades to build.

Built between 1774 and 1799, Washington's New Room features turquoise walls, a two-story ceiling, and ornate furnishings. The room was designed to be a receiving area for visitors, and it was occasionally used for dining (that is, if Washington's party was too large to fit into the traditional dining room).

Washington documented his plans for the room during the Revolutionary War, writing, "I would have the whole executed in a masterly manner."