The Strangest Shaped Properties On The Market Right Now
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2 days ago
Ever fancied living in a pentagon?
From one house in the sky and another in a hillside, to a pentagon and a church, we have the round-up of the strangest shaped properties on the market right now.
These Are The Weirdest And Whackiest Homes For Sale
Italy Sotheby’s International Realty
Five-A-Side
You wouldn’t think it from the photos, but this space-age-esque property lies on the picturesque shores of Lago Maggiore in the north of Italy. Looking less like the red-tiled, old brick style villa you may expect, this property is more similar to the sort of object you imagine may one day drop from the stars to end us all.
No, you’re not looking at the US military intelligence headquarters. And no, it’s not a giant 50 pence piece. This is the Pinwheel – a new pentagonal eco-home. Named for its large vertical windows – or pinwheel panels – the panes offer panoramic views of the landscape while a circular skylight floods the interior with additional natural light. A single story residence plus basement, the potentially harsh lines of this geometric shape are softened by the gently rounded exterior.
Price: €995,000
Location: Luino, Via Dumenza, Italy
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Big And Bizarre
Sotheby’s International Realty
Is it an airplane hanger? An abandoned barn? A secret base from which the US government carries out experiments? Described as a ‘living sculpture’, this beautifully bizarre Texan home is buried deep in the woods of Fish Creek. With its open-plan design, the architecture integrates into the landscape by nestling the structure into the curve of the nearby stream. Giving you views of the Grand Teton mountains reflected in the pool, alongside potential visits from elk, moose and eagles, this strangely industrial home is a sprawling natural retreat.
Price: $60,000,000 USD
Location: 1120 Thunder Road, Wilson, Wyoming, United States
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Ahoy Captain
Sotheby’s International Realty
In a sea of plain and boring boats, with all your passé ropes and sails, one stands out from all the rest: a contemporary cladded wooden home, floating on the water. Designed by a father and son engineer-carpenter duo over a period of four years, this is a houseboat like you’ve never seen before. Inside this shed gently bobbing on the harbour, the interior roof deck will give you a view for miles around.
Price: $2,750,000 USD
Location: Santa Barbara Harbor, California, United States
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On The Hillside
Greece Sotheby’s International Realty
Clambering around the rugged plains of the Mykonos hills, it might be easy to miss that you’ve clambered right onto the roof of a house. Buried deep in the hillside, this property takes the blending of in and out to a whole new level. With views of the Aegean sea, an infinity pool, and some incredibly cool roof gardens, it’s also the perfect place to hide out and camouflage if we’re ever hit by WW3.
Price: €7,500,000
Location: Melora, Mykonos
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Head In The Clouds
Sotheby’s International Realty
Aptly named Sky Cove, this property takes the concept of ‘elevated living’ literally. Perched on a hillside in Eleuthera, this home offers a 50-foot infinity pool and panoramic views from every room – especially from the rooftop terrace. Mysteriously floating above the rest of the property, this house can really make you feel like you’re living in a world of your own.
Price: $3,800,000 USD
Location: Sky Cove, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera Bahamas
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Take Me To Church
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty
From airplane hangers to silos, there are many bizarre property conversions on the market right now. But what could be more impressive than living in your very own church, with steeple and all. Once home to weddings, christenings and Sunday services, this home looks like something pulled straight from a storybook. This three bedroom apartment spans the first and second floors, offering vaulted ceilings and stained-glass inspired windows. Unfortunately, however, it doesn’t seem like you’re allowed access to the bell tower to annoy your neighbours with early-morning tunes.
Price: £1,999,999
Location: Brussels Road, Battersea, London
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Cartoonishly Cool
Sotheby’s International Realty
A villain’s lair straight out of a children’s film, this black and glass structure is brilliantly cartoonish. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Mark Dziewulki, this steel creation – equipped with a commercial-grade elevator and five-story floating glass staircase – has floor-to-ceiling windows designed to tilt your eye towards the nearby lake.
Price: $45,000,000 USD
Location: 580 Gonowabie Road Crystal Bay, Nevada, United States
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