Who is Russian entrepreneur Michael Tseytin who built ‘Stone Palace on the hill’ in New Jersey spanning 32,507 sq ft, with real gold chandeliers and a ballroom?

Russian-origin entrepreneur, Michael Tseytin, has built a 32,505 square foot palace in New Jersey's Saddle River. The residence is surrounded by trees, with multiple golf courses and ski resorts nearby. The property is great to spend both summer and enjoy it as a winter wonderland.

The property, known as the ‘Stone Palace on the Hill’ was valued at about $30 million in 2019, according to Forbes. The main residence’s entire facade is completed with diamond laser-cut granite handicraft to give it a castle-like look. The front also has a winding driveway with arches to welcome visitors. The main house stands in the middle of a massive 6.3 acre land with tall windows all around.

The entrance has custom iron gates which have been automated to allow cars to drive onto the paved driveway leading to the massive motor court. The residence has 13 bed rooms, 12 full bathrooms and four half bathrooms, along with a full-sized staff apartment, according to Forbes.

Who is Russian-born entrepreneur Michael Tseytin?

Michael Tseytin is an entrepreneur who was born in Russia, and has appeared on several videos about the estate he built. These appearances include a recent video posted by an Instagram influencer known for showcasing unique houses. In the video Tseytin said he was into multiple businesses including fastfood, supermarkets and automobiles dealerships.

The only publicly available information about Tsetyin comes from an online house directory. According to the website, Tsetyin is a businessman. He opened the first-ever store selling western computers in Russia’s capital Moscow in the 1980s.

Tsetyin built the residence inspired by the popular Winter Palace in St. Petersburg

The Saddle River estate, which is only a short drive from Manhattan, was inspired by the Winter Palace in Russia’s St. Petersburg. The Winter Palace is one of the most famous buildings in St. Petersburg, on the southern bank of the Neva River. The palace served as the official residence for the House of Romanov, Russia’s last imperial dynasty which ruled for over 300 years.

The palace is estimated to be spread across an area of about 1.52 million square feet. The massive palace has 1,500 rooms, 117 staircases, 1,945 windows and 1,886 doors. The storming of the palace in 1917 is regarded as a huge symbol for the October Revolution.

Tsetyin said he lived close to the palace and wanted touches of it in New Jersey. He said that several materials used in the making for his US residence were brought from Russia and that several people from the country also worked on the house. He added that he made several trips to and from Russia for the project.

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24-karat gold chandeliers and staircases, a ballroom and a dining room that seats 22

The residence welcomes its visitors with dual winding staircases and several chandeliers, all plated in 24-karat gold. Both the staircases have iron railings that have been hand-forged making up the luxurious atmosphere for the estate, according to Forbes. The chandeliers were custom designed and brought to the estate from abroad. The second floor is completed by a fully curved wall with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Tsetyin’s estate also features a grand private ballroom. The ballroom is spread over 2,200-square-feet. It also features a bequest-sized formal dining room which can seat up to 22 guests. The residence also features several art styles from Russia, especially in the vaulted ceiling in the library.

The estate also features an indoor pool, a 4K ultra-high-definition home theatre, a large wine cellar, a gym, gaming arcade, a full-sized racquet ball court on the inside, a billiards court, a tennis court in the gardens and a sauna, according to Forbes. The residence also has a koi pond with a waterfall outside.