15 Incredible Houses You'd Be Lucky to See Once in Your Life

real estate is a huge global market with some real hidden gems while some people are just happy to have a roof over their head others tend to indulge in the finest houses on the planet it's quite incredible from the 100 million dollar beverly hills mansion to a home in a cave hanging off a cliff here are 15 of the most incredible houses you'd be lucky to see once in your life number 15 opus mansion in beverly hills the 100 million dollar opus mansion in beverly hills was once the most expensive in the whole area whilst the price tag might seem steep as ridiculous as it sounds to even say it's actually quite a good value for the money the 20 000 square foot mansion is a third of the size of an nfl football field and has plenty of luxuries to keep any guest or owner occupied the openness of the opus is coupled with a wine cellar and a 170 bottle cristal champagne vault as well as a wine station for pouring the huge dining room is able to seat 12 guests with two stunning pools a waterfall and even a 15 15-seat curved cinema nearby in terms of sleeping arrangements the opus has you covered in the form of seven bedrooms being available which of course includes a vip suite and a master bedroom on top of this there's no need to share a sink when brushing your teeth as the mansion even comes with 11 of the most high-end bathrooms available the house is so big that it requires two kitchens with one gourmet show kitchen and a separate catering kitchen also available for use in short this would be one of the greatest places to throw a party although at 100 million bucks you might be saving up for quite a while before we go on like this video smash the subscribe button and click the notification bell right now or this centipede will crawl on your face when you're sleeping [Music] now it's time for the star topic so sometimes with our star topics we like to take a teeny bit of a diversion from the main theme of the video to show you the most extreme example of the topic we're discussing and often an example that's a wee bit debatable so before we dive back into looking at more incredible houses you'd be lucky to see once in your life give this futuristic home a moment of your time this is potentially one of the weirdest houses i've ever seen it looks like it's the home of a superhero or at least a very eccentric artist who doesn't mind standing out i think it's striking but the minimalist design looks pretty cool to be honest one thing's for sure it isn't subtle what do you think would you like to live here comment down below with the hashtag star topic and let us know your opinion on this striking house with that said let's keep things moving number 14 utah cliff house who knew living under a rock would be so comfy located in the montezuma canyon in monticello utah is one of the strangest but most charming places i've ever seen a person live in comprised of nine rooms including three bedrooms and two bathrooms the 2 100 square foot residence has everything you would need to live a modern life such as wi-fi and phone lines on top of this it also has the escapism and connection to nature most of us modern city-oriented people crave found on a cliff and inside a mountain this extraordinary home was created after a number of small blasts opened up a wedge of room for the house to come to life in not only is the home right in the middle of nature with enough clean air and stunning views to satisfy anyone but it's also steeped in history with american indian settlements being formed in that area many years ago it's not that uncommon to go for a stroll to pick up some fresh fruit and end up stumbling across an arrowhead which has been lion dormant for a couple of hundred years pretty cool inventive architecture peace and quiet and a connection back to nature sounds like the greatest retreat to detox from urban life i've ever heard of number 13 goose creek house philip widener set about building a regular 40 by 40 foot log cabin but what he ended up creating was a tower of houses which allows anyone brave enough to climb it a stunning 300-mile view over the beautiful natural terrain this goose creek tower which looks like something from the world of dr seuss has been under construction for years but widener has some interesting plans for it the eccentric mit alumni has been stacking these houses on top of each other with the goal of setting up his own writing station at the very top of the structure to simply write some poetry from but his vision doesn't just end there widener also plans on building a transparent bubble around the top of the tower made of houses so as to allow visitors in the winter to view the northern lights the bizarrely brilliant structure located in alaska is 185 feet tall with widener having no plans to grow it any further far from being concerned that the structure will just topple over like a fallen christmas tree the reclusive but brilliant man simply points to the fact that federal airspace starts at 200 feet widener calls his brilliant construction his poem to the sky number 12 the 185 million dollar switzerland ice palace when a house is the most expensive one on sale in the country you know it's going to be a delight this house located in switzerland is the perfect place for the ultra wealthy to live in with a price tag of 185 million dollars than a feature on cnbc's secret lives of the super rich it has all the signs to be a very impressive abode this house has everything you could want to satisfy almost any need with the inside so luxurious and grand that you'll struggle to find a reason to leave before you even step through the door you have the ski resort st moritz a snowball's throw away the perfect playground to test out your skiing skills on on the inside you'll find everything from a lake in the basement to a set of wine cellars and spa centers down the hall on another level you'll find countless bedrooms and bathrooms bigger than most people's entire houses this house is truly jaw-dropping and whoever created it certainly wasn't afraid to indulge in the finer things in life and it shows in glorious fashion quarantining here would be an absolute pleasure number 11 r cups floating home living in an incredible house is great and everything but what do you do if you get bored of your surroundings or worse you fall out with your neighbors you've invested so much money and time into the building that you can't just get up and move or can you with r cups floating home that is exactly what you can do the r cup is 4 350 square feet of living space with four bedrooms four and a half bathrooms and can comfortably sleep eight people sounds pretty nice but also pretty regular until you find out the small fact that the whole home floats on water floating on the water means that for starters it is the best home for any water sport enthusiasts out there but it also means that you can just pick up and move when you fancy a change of scenery if choppy weather is of your concern then don't worry as the clever hydraulic system allows the home to be elevated out of harm's reach of the choppy waves with hurricane proof windows you'll barely even be woken from your nap by any commotion going on outside at a 5.5 million dollar asking price this strange homes designers received many awards for their brilliance with the innovation award from the french american chamber of commerce being awarded among other accolades which even includes the golden key to miami the unusual home even received the green award by the miami chamber of commerce and with 119 solar panels on the roof it's easy to see why number 10 norwegian cliff house deep in the woods of the mountainous region of valdal lies a house which has thrown the traditional layout of a home into the bin through using very basic elemental materials such as grass concrete and steel the architects of this unique summer house truly let their imaginations roam as wild as the house's surroundings with no road access to this house must be a real pain for the postman to make their delivery right away as soon as you enter this construction which looks frankly more like a museum than somewhere to live you'll see a material which looks like wood but it's actually recycled sawdust and plastic you're struck with the powerful sight of the mountain bleeding into the living room in dominant fashion the designers sought to utilize the rocky terrain and have even designed the buildings so as the back of the fireplace is made from the stone landscape causing all of the heat from the flames to pour out into the room this untamed house built into a rock is a true example of norwegian innovative design but rather than just being an experiment for the sake of it this house comes across as a tranquil and beautiful place to live number nine hobbit house hey fans of the lord of the ring franchise listen up i got some news everyone who witnesses the small but extremely cozy homes of the hobbits on screen want to go and visit the real life shire in new zealand stepping foot through the large circular doors are on the bucket list for many hardcore fans but with new zealand being so far away and costing so much to travel to this dream visit usually doesn't come to fruition but i think having a communal one that will look like an english-style pub but if you're from the united states then i have some very good news for you located in arondo washington the hobbit house of your dreams could be closer to you than you think decked out in sustainable materials this hobbit-like house and surroundings would be the perfect place to have a lord of the rings boxset marathon from its larger-than-life fireplace to its wooden bathtub and sink the interior of this place is amazing the detail is particularly impressive with the iconic circular door even included if you open the front door you'll be greeted by a stunning natural landscape that'll relax even the most high strung of people christy the owner plans on creating more houses so as to create a small community of hobbit homes where groups of families could retreat to sounds great number eight the most expensive house in the u.s how much do you think a really incredible house would cost how about 250 million dollars that's how much this bel air home cost making it the most expensive listing in the u.s when it went to market for the first time in 2017. such a price tag means that it must be pretty extravagant and extravagant it is with a helipad 5 bars a bowling alley a 40-seat movie theater an 85-foot infinity pool and a massive candy wall because why not this home seems to have it all and easily justifies its nickname of the billionaire at 38 000 square feet the house has 21 ultra modern bathrooms and four bowling alleys for crying out loud with views over los angeles which allow the inhabitant to see everything from mountains to oceans and everything in between there really isn't anything more you could possibly add to a home this feels like it's the final boss of the housing world doesn't get much bigger than this despite all of these accolades it struggled to find a buyer it got so bad that the place had to be sold for 94 million dollars that's a 67 discount as terrible as it is for the seller the buyer got an absolute steal i say that as i have nowhere near 94 million bucks in my bank account but if i did i'd probably spend it on this place number seven amphibious homes you've probably heard in the news of the ongoing problem of rising sea levels caused by climate change leading to more and more floods occurring globally the answer a home which can exist on land or water they are very expensive explains urban riggers chief operating officer you're norgart this amphibious home would remain solidly on land and look for all intents and purposes as your standard run-of-the-mill home but when a potentially devastating flood strikes rather than being destroyed by the rising waters the home just sits on top of them designed by baca and floating homes this amphibious home won't have you breaking the bank either as they are projected to cost as little as two hundred 000 pounds in the current housing market that is an absolute bargain through making these amphibious homes it is hoped that more and more unused pools of water can be turned into housing spaces i'm not sure how you'd be able to deliver your mail if you're floating around the place maybe a gps or large flagpole could be attached if extreme flooding strikes this incredibly designed home will have you cruising around without a care in the world although ideally we should address the issue of climate change before things get even worse number six houseboat if life at sea is your calling but you enjoy your creature comforts too much to want to go straight in and become a captain of your own boat right away then what about a houseboat instead you've probably never heard of one neither had i let me explain a houseboat is a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home they can either be moored to a fixed point or have a working engine attached the choice is up to you whilst this might sound like a peculiar way to live it's actually a pretty popular mode of living and transport houseboats are particularly popular amongst holiday goers who tend to rent out one as they opt for a more unique and mobile way of living there are people who do in fact live on the boats all year round with canals around the world in such places as amsterdam london and paris filled with these floating homes better make sure that you don't sleepwalk while on board or you might get a sharp and wet awakening number five the house in the middle of drina river if you dream of packing things up and just heading into the wilderness for some peace and quiet then you'll really like this next place surrounded by a pool of water with your only neighbor being mother nature and a little boat attached to your house this is a wonderfully crafted place even if its positioning is pretty precarious on a small rock in the middle of the drina river is a quaint wooden house known as the famous dreina house with nothing but beautifully deep green forests and running water outside of your window this is the epitome of escapism you would have to be a minimalist person when living here as i can't imagine you'd be able to fit much into this small and squared house the first thing i would do when packing a stay here would definitely be a load of books and painting equipment as i don't think there could be a better place to do either when going to bed you better make sure that the boat is firmly attached as the last thing you want is to have to go for a swim in the morning to make it to work at least there's very little chance of being robbed with the flowing waters being a better security system than any number four the carrot house the carrot house in warsaw poland is a bit on the snug side to say the least this art installation stems from the mind of polish architect jacob suzensi moving on who was hell bent on a quest to fill building gaps with residential units filling such a small and overlooked area means that the design had to be extra economical the carrot house has a bathroom bedroom kitchen living area and two non-operating windows the only thing that's really that notable about the building well the fact that it is 92 centimeters wide at its narrowest point and 152 centimeters at its widest whilst jacob would love for it to be a small home for somebody he must keep it as an art installation as under polish law it is considered too small to be a permanent residence the way into this unusual building isn't conventional either with a retractable staircase needed to be lowered to allow access sounds like an adult's version of a tree house talk about making use of tight spaces this piece of architecture is ingenious jacob plans to continue his passion for designing installations for tight spaces so who knows maybe one of his pieces could be coming to a town near you number three transparent tokyo house some people prioritize privacy when weighing up their options on which house to buy whilst others decide to opt for a transparent house where every person who passes by can see the entire contents of the house i understand it shows you have nothing to hide but isn't this a bit far this house located in tokyo is the brainchild of su fujimoto architect and is known commonly as house n a while house n a is surrounded by regular modern houses it certainly does stick out from the pack due to its peculiar choice in building materials with large glass windows for walls this unusual home would be a great spot for plants to thrive due to the consistent sunlight and no danger of shade but when going to the toilet or shower things might get a little complicated whilst there is certainly plenty of shock value added to this place i think i'll stick with a house made of brick and mortar every waking moment would feel like you're on a broadway stage with passing civilians playing the role of your audience you definitely couldn't be a shy person living here number two falling water house frank lloyd wright was a famous american architect who was the creator of organic architecture this was a type of architecture where the buildings were joined in harmony with its inhabitants but also the environment surrounding it falling water was designed by wright and to say it is a beautiful home would be a gross understatement the building looks like nature has given birth to it such as the entwined relationship with its leafy and water running environment wright knocked it out of the park with this one the whole house was finished in 1939 and since its creation over 4.5 million people have followed their intrigue and visited the site surrounded by 5 000 acres of the bear run nature preserve you'll feel like you've been taken under nature's wing with its running waters and bright green foliage everywhere you look if you want to visit the house and understand what all the hype is about then head down to pennsylvania's laurel highlands which are located about 90 minutes from pittsburgh you will not be disappointed number one airplane house if you were roaming around the forests of oregon the sight of a boeing 727 aircraft perched in a small clearing might give you a little shock you would be left even more surprised by what you find inside which would be the owner bruce campbell bruce is a former electrical engineer and far from being stuck he actually lives inside this motionless aircraft when an aircraft is retired from its flying duties it's usually stripped and destroyed with an estimated three planes falling victim to this fate every single day bruce thought it was an absolute travesty so in 1999 bruce bought a plane from hillsborough airport in oregon for one hundred thousand dollars to kick-start his home owning dream although he had to splash out another 96 grand just to move the craft and to rent the temporary structure which held the plane upwards purchasing a plane is the culmination of a dream of bruce's to live a mortgage-free life he hated the thought of taking on debt and owing money to the bank choosing to stay in a tiny mobile home to save enough money to buy a place outright that place turned out to be a boeing 727 airplane not the most conventional of home choices but certainly one of the most incredible my whole perception of what a house could be has certainly been blown away out of all these stunning houses which one would you like to move into let us know in the comment section below also check out our other cool stuff showing up on screen right now see you next time

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Length: 21min 57sec (1317 seconds)

Published: Tue Dec 15 2020