Inside The Iconic Fake Keeping Up With The Kardashians Home

There's nothing quite like binge-watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians to make you question, "Is this real?" Although it's not exactly shocking when you learn that some (most?) reality shows are less than authentic, a few of these shows' secrets can catch you off guard. That's true even if you've come to accept — and love — the drama of scripted reality. While the Kardashian-Jenner clan has been caught faking it in the past, one of the blended family's secrets was hidden in plain sight for a very long time.

Though much of the filming takes place inside Jenner's home, all of the exterior shots in later seasons are faked. It's quite literally a facade. Before you get too angry at the brood, there's a good reason for pulling this switcharoo. After people were jumping the fence to get a closer look at their original house, Kim revealed to fans that she "realized how unsafe it is to show the exterior of [their] homes." Kris Jenner clarified, "When we film inside, that's obviously our real home." So, you've seen Jenner's house, but are you curious to see inside the fake KUWTK house we've seen in those exterior shots? Let's go.

It won't take you long to notice how different this estate is from many others. Although it was built in the 1980s and almost completely renovated in 2005, it looks like it could've been built centuries ago — especially the interior. According to Zillow, the Medici palaces in Tuscany, Italy were the inspiration behind this mansion's interior and exterior. Chandeliers hang from just about every ceiling and sconces that were once used in the Paris Opera House — let that sink in — now adorn the walls.

While every room has the Mediterranean vibe, what really proves this house was inspired by the Medici palaces is the vino storage. Yep, this house has its own wine cellar. And not a little one, either. The Iredell Estate's wine cellar can hold a whopping 2,000 bottles of wine, according to Zillow, and the listing further revealed that it features a tasting room. If you're wondering would one does with all that wine, well, who knows. But they've definitely got enough juice to make it through a zombie apocalypse, that's for sure.

Most people are probably pretty satisfied when a home comes with one kitchen, but the Palace of Dreams offers two. There's indoor and outdoor "chef's kitchens," Zillow reports. The indoor gourmet kitchen is especially something to behold. From multiple stainless steel Viking ranges to the granite-topped island, it's about as opulent as a kitchen can get. And that's before you even notice that those aren't pendants hanging above the large center island. No, those would be two glistening chandeliers. The kitchen extends out to a breakfast room with enough seating for six. Although there's a wine cellar, you'd also be able to choose a bottle of vino from the wine fridge or the racks beside it. 

When the weather's nice — which, in LA, is basically always — you can head outside to the other kitchen where you'll really feel like you're in Tuscany. Surrounded by manicured gardens and the tops of mature trees, you'd probably never want to leave.

You've seen master bathrooms, but have you ever laid your eyes on anything quite like this one? It's okay, you can take as long as you need to ogle. We'll wait.

Okay, now let's break this down. For one thing, you can't even see the toilet, which, you know, if you really had to go that might be a bad thing. What you probably do notice right away is that there's a carved wooden chaise. In the bathroom. You might also spy an Italian statue and multiple chandeliers — a common theme throughout this extraordinary palace.

There are also some practical pieces in this master bath. Check out that large wall-mounted mirror, which is vital for those OOTD selfies. There's also a soaking tub — because that is a necessity in a $5 mil home, for sure. And, toward the back of the bathroom, there sits a vanity with another large mirror and bright overhead lighting — for perfect makeup application, naturally. This "spa-like bath," as the listing dubs it, is nothing short of spectacular.

Getting some beauty rest is easy at the Palace of Dreams thanks to its seven bedrooms. Even if the Tuscan look is not quite your style, it would be easy to get some shuteye in the cozy master bedroom. The four-poster bed faces incredible views of California's rolling hills, and you can't miss the familiar glitzy chandelier that's suspended from the ceiling. In a large room with high, vaulted ceilings, you'd be happy to have the rustic brick fireplace at your feet.

Just like in the master bathroom, a chaise provides a space to take a break. After walking around your nearly 8,000-square-foot house, you'd probably need it. According to the listing, the master bedroom also has its own private patio and two walk-in closets. Oh, and that "spa-like" bathroom? It's ensuite. Additionally, the master has its own private access to the pool and jacuzzi area.

When the Iredell Estate originally went on the market in late 2007, it was listed for $12 million. Of course, that was right about when the housing market collapsed. By early 2008, the price was lowered to just under $10 million, but it continued to sit. After a pattern of taking it off the market, relisting it, and decreasing the price plenty of times over the years, it still carried a hefty price tag of around $8 million until 2011. The asking price would continue to bounce around for the next several years, but someone finally put an offer on the estate when it was listed at just under $6.5 million. The buyer got quite the deal, as it sold for $5.2 million.

Although that doesn't exactly make it cheap by any means, that's close to $7 million less expensive than its original asking price years earlier. That makes this place a real steal for one lucky millionaire.