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Séimí Mac Síomón | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 It's called a "folly".

They were toy buildings to showcase wealth.
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Séimí Mac Síomón | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 As far as follies go, this ones quite nice.
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Mallory | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Saw a Grand Designs episode that was reno-ing a folly into a full time home. It would be hilarious to say you live in a tiny home that’s also a castle.
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Séimí Mac Síomón | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 The ultimate humble-brag. XD