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Manwaring Tiny "Mini-Mansion" Is Missing Just One Thing, a Pocket Full of Cash To Buy It

Let's face it, there are plenty of benefits to owning a tiny house. However, few offer the real feel of a full-blown home; some are just miniature culprits. The home we'll be walking through today is anything but tiny; I know, a bit misleading.
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Photo: Movable Roots
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As misleading as the term tiny house could be, it seems to refer to an array of mobile homes. However, some just seem to be lacking a certain something to really give them that homey feel.

On the other hand, the Manwaring "mini-mansion" is a park model home that really feels like you step into a full-blown home. If you haven't checked out the gallery yet, now's the time.

What you've witnessed is a mobile unit from none other than Movable Roots. If this name sounds familiar, it's because autoevolution has featured some of their work before. Why? They seem to be quite good at what they do and have been doing it for over 20 years now.

As for Manwaring, according to the video below, this is the largest unit this crew has built to date; it's 10 ft (3.04 m) wide and 40 ft (12.1 m) long. With the guest loft included, it offers 500 sq ft (46.4 sq m) of floor space.

Manwaring "Mini\-Mansion"
Photo: Movable Roots
At this time, Movable Roots doesn't mention what sort of materials go into the build, but if we were to cover that topic too, we'd be here for quite some time. Nonetheless, we can see that a massive steel trailer with four axles and stabilizer jacks will be responsible for a stable home and the ability to move on the fly.

About the exterior, what is there to say, really? Just imagine yourself sitting in front of this mobile home; what goes through your head? Definitely not that it may be covered with aluminum sheeting or what sort of insulation it may have within its walls. No, when you sit in front of something like this, you probably can't wait to go on inside.

To do that, owners will have two doors. The starboard side features a classic door with steps leading up to it, while the port side showcases a farmhouse entrance with two doors. A porch can be installed if you'd like to drink coffee outside in the morning.

The moment you find yourself inside, your reaction may be something along the lines of what it was when you first viewed the gallery, although much more accurate. Large open spaces, multiple staircases, master and guest bedrooms, and a kitchen that makes the one I own seem like child's play, are what you'll find.

Manwaring "Mini\-Mansion" Interior
Photo: Movable Roots
As you enter the home, you'll step into the living room, where a fireplace sits in wait, telling you where to set that couch and TV, and to the left is that vast kitchen. A large countertop runs into a sink with a faucet, turns a corner, and continues into the induction cooktop and oven.

Along the way, cabinets, cupboards, and a dishwasher are thrown in. The fridge gets its own wall cutout at the end of the countertop. No need to mention it's bigger than anything I've ever owned. More cabinetry and pantry space sits across from the fridge too.

Above the kitchen sits the guest loft, ready with space for a large bed and even an office desk. As for the master bedroom, it's accessed by a few stairs but doesn't quite sit on the same level as the loft; it's to offer more headroom.

With this headroom, a bed with storage underneath and enough walk-around space to set up two nightstands and an AC overhead. Windows on the walls complete this space. From the bedroom, a sort of attic space can be accessed. Maybe transform this space into another sleeping space.

Manwaring "Mini\-Mansion" Bathoom
Photo: Movable Roots
As for the bathroom, again, it's unlike anything I've ever owned. The toilet is an incinerating one from EcoJohn while taking a shower or bath are both possible because this home includes a jetted soaking bath. A vanity with a faucet, mirror, and linen storage have also been added. There seems to be a washer/dryer combo somewhere in the home, but I still can't figure out where.

While much isn't mentioned regarding electrical systems and plumbing or even heating, there is a mention that Manwaring is connected to inlets and drainage just like any other RV. There's no mention of solar power either, but I'm sure that Movable Roots would be more than happy to hear how you want to spend some more cash.

Oh, and about that, money. If you want a home from Movable Roots, be prepared to pay anywhere from 90,000 USD (80,077 EUR at current exchange rates) to 180,000 USD (160,154 EUR) and up. Seeing as how Manwaring is the largest unit to date from this crew, it'll cost you that "and up" I just mentioned. How much exactly is up to you.

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About the author: Cristian Curmei
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A bit of a nomad at heart (being born in Europe and raised in several places in the USA), Cristian is enamored with travel trailers, campers and bikes. He also tests and writes about urban means of transportation like scooters, mopeds and e-bikes (when he's not busy hosting our video stories and guides).
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