As you pass the gates to the Mansion, you notice the name, "Ivory Mansion". You feel it appropriate, because the magnificent pillars and other architecture are beautifully white. The path seems oddly short because the mansion looks pretty close to the gate.
As it transpires, the path is the right length, but the house is bigger than you thought. Much bigger. the front door has its door handles and doorbell at approximately your shoulder hight, and are twelve foot high themselves. It's almost as if they were designed for someone three or four foot higher than you.
Entering the mansion, you find the larger-than-life look is continued, with the steps upstairs being quite steep. Also interesting is a large picture in the hall of an elephant. Curious about the mansion, you decide to investigate further.