One of the most famous houses in the the United States is Monticello it was the home of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.Located on a hill near Charlotesville, Virginia, it has a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. The house is famous, first of all, because,it belonged to a President, it is also a fine example of early 19 century American architecture. Jefferson designed it himself in a style he had admired in Italy. Many American buildings of the time, in fact, imitated European styles. But while most were just imitations, his Monticello is lovely in itself. Furthermore, the design combines a graceful style with a typical American concern for comfort and function.