
A 15-bedroom American mansion with a guitar-shaped driveway has gone up for auction - with a starting bid of $0.

Seven Montagel Way will go under the hammer on October 31.

The 27-acre property in Shoal Creek, Alabama comes with a horse riding arena and a fitness centre.

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A 15-bedroom American mansion with a guitar-shaped driveway (pictured) has gone up for auction - with a starting bid of $0

The impressive 16-bathroom property includes a decadent foyer with ceiling murals and crystal chandeliers.

It also boasts a screening room with a 170-inch screen, theatre-style seating for 25 people and an authentic box-office, a commercial-grade elevator, a wine cellar with shelving for 2,000 bottles and a game room.

In the grounds, as well as a pool area with Jacuzzi, waterfalls and cabanas, there is also a horse riding arena containing two pastures and a six-stall barn.

Located at the rear is a two-bed guest house with home offices and a workshop. A 12-car garage is also attached to the main home.

Seven Montagel Way is owned by the former CEO of MedPartners, Larry House, and was last on the market in February last year

The Alabama property has 15 bedrooms including this grand room with a gold bed, intricate carpet and large chandelier

Other rooms include this dining room, which features beautiful wooden flooring and a lengthy table perfect for evening meals

A shot from one of the upstairs levels shows the marble flooring, beautiful ceilings, intricate metalwork and another large chandelier

The house - including this carefully-painted ceiling mural - is said to be inspired by historic French and Italian palaces including Versailles

In 2011 the property was listed for $17.9 million (£11.67million) by owner Larry House - the former CEO of MedPartners, a firm that supplies staff to hospitals and medical centres - but he removed it after it failed to sell.

Last year, the house was put on the market again for $13.9 million (£9million).

At the time, Pam Ausley, the listing agent, said the property awas too big for Mr House.

She Ausley said: 'Their kids are grown, and they’re just ready to do something different. He knows it's not the best time to sell, but he's just ready.'

Mr House also put the property up for auction in 2003 but bought it back when it sold for just $3.95 million (£2.57million).

CEO and founder of DeCaro Luxury Auctions, Daniel DeCaro, said: 'Inspired by historic French and Italian castles of Europe, architect Bill Shepard designed 7 Montagel Way to feel like a traditional palace in Versailles.

The 27-acre property also comes with a horse riding arena, a fitness centre and a cellar that can hold up to 2,000 wine bottles

A games room is adorned with paintings from another era, along with a large feature fireplace and plush brown chairs

Plush floor-length curtains and glittering chandeliers feature in almost every room, including this elegant reception room

Another bedroom is plastered with unusual wallpaper, which features a delicate pattern of trees, birds and peacocks

Many of the rooms look like they belong in another era after artists travelled across Europe before designing the house

The kitchen is finished with a wooden effect but still appears to have modern comforts including several large ovens

'It took four years to complete construction - European artisans and artists travelled to Alabama and took residence in the home to handcraft the stucco, marble, limestone and decorative features.

'The October 31 auction is the first time a new homeowner will have the opportunity to purchase the largest home in Alabama.

'This is an unprecedented and highly anticipated real estate event for the region.'

Shoal Creek is 25 minutes from Birmingham and two hours from Atlanta.

The grand property is located in Shoal Creek, which is 25 minutes from Birmingham and two hours from Atlanta. Above, a picture of the elegant interior

A picture of the property's wine cellar proves that even the most dedicated collector would have trouble filling all the gaps

Many of the rooms are unusual shapes, including this circular bathroom - one of 16 - which has two doors leading from it and a large mirror