Upside-down House
This home in Germany wanted to take the "upside-down" house concept to the extreme: not only is the exterior inverted, but so is the complete interior.
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World’s Craziest Homes
by Homesessive
Thinking about building a new home? Why not try something unique. There are so many crazy, bizarre houses in the world and we are here to give you some inspiration. But who's to say what makes a home "crazy" or unique. Your home should be one that you feel comfortable in. It is a sanctuary and a place you should be able to relax and be yourself.
Our list doesn't only contain world's smallest and the world's largest residential homes, but some of the most unique we could find in our research. We've covered everything from homes that utilize their surrounding environments in an efficient and sustainable way to houses that are beyond most homeowners' idea of extravagance.
View the slideshow above to view our list of the craziest homes around the world!
For more interesting homes, check out Luxury Homes: Exposed and Post Presidential Homes.
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Largest Family Home in Versailles, Florida
This immense home, when completed, will be 90,000 square feet! What is one billionaire to do with all of that space for your home? Plans for a health spa, bowling alley, two movie theaters, nine kitchens, thirty bathrooms, and a 747 airplane hangar. You know, just the necessities.
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Biggest Treehouse In The World, Tennessee
The Guinness World Records already awarded the Tennessee resident with the distinction of largest treehouse, but he isn't finished building. The builder is a minister whose says his inspiration to build this home was God.
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Skinniest House in New York City
At 9.6 feet wide, this home was recently up for sale at $4.3 million in the city's popular West Village. This carriage style home was built with efficiency in mind in a lot between two existing residences.
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First Billion Dollar Home
Located in Mumbai, the first six levels of this "skyscraper" home consists of parking lots. Each floor differs in that the materials and plans used are always different. If wood or marble is used on the seventh floor, then it shouldn't be used in any other level.
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Spelling Manor
Also known at "The Manor," Spelling Manor is the largest home located in the county of Los Angeles. It was purchased from the widow of Aaron Spelling for $85 million. But, this was after it was on the market for two years at $150 million, which was the most expensive real estate listing in the United States.
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World's Smallest House
The brainchild of a Laotian refugee, these home are one square meter. This home can be placed in different directions for seating and laying down. And since its made of lightweight materials, the owner can even carry it.
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Largest Residential Pool
Featured recently on an HGTV show, this 9,000 square foot mansion has the world's biggest home pool. Filled with 750,000 gallons of water, this pool boasts a 21 foot slide, lazy river, six waterfalls, and last but not least, a bar.
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U.K.'s Most Expensive Flat
One Hyde Park is divided into two wings. Five bedrooms are located in the wing facing the city and all of the other living spaces are located in the wing that has views of the park. Worth £65 million pounds, has a modern interior design with muted tones and elegant touches.
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Winchester Mystery House
So secret that the current owners have never been able to locate them, this home in San Jose boasts an uncertain amount of secret passages. The only one that has been identified is in the Séance Room. The house is a complex enigma and tour guides have told tourists to not stray away or they could be lost for hours.
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El Salvador Bottle House
This home built by an elderly couple is constructed almost entirely of recycled plastic bottles. It took approximately three months to build.
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Leaf House
Inspired by Brazilian Indian architecture, this beach home has a roof that protects its interior from the equatorial, hot sun. The open spaces built throughout allow the ocean's trade winds and providing a sort of natural ventilation.
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222 House
This house was built into the ground to keep the beautiful Wales landscape intact. It is one of the only houses that was designed to reduce visual impact. Interestingly, the kitchen and bathroom were built as pods offsite, then transported to the home's location during its construction.
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