The Weirdest Homes For Sale Right Now For A Bargain (Can't Sell)

for some people Four Square walls and a white picket fence just don't cut it from the Flintstone house in California to a guitar-shaped home in Georgia and even a psychedelic artist retreat in New Jersey these crazy homes go to the extremes of architectural possibilities up next we visit bulbus Dome House in Florida this green curvy home is nestled on the banks of a lovely Creek in Clark Fork Idaho laid on the grass mere feet from the water the property has the appearance of a mythical sea creature that is accidentally found its way ashore formed from three rotund domes the mysterious and magical house is certainly one you won't find anywhere else the house was built in 1999 and from above you can really see the unique layout of the place the one 286 ft home was formed using concrete and wire allowing for an organic and rustic finish inside you'll find a characterful floor plan with plenty of unusual nooks and oddly shaped rooms a long tunnel leads in inside to where an open planned living room and kitchen can be found the biggest dome houses three bedrooms and a single bathroom the middle Dome features two bedrooms and one bathroom and the smallest has a petite bedroom and bathroom every single element of the house has been handcrafted including the kitchen cabinets closets and built-ins the house has no electricity but since the domes were made from 6-in thick concrete walls with a layer of insulation and a waterproof membrane the interior has an ambient temperature all all year round the property was first listed for sale in August 2008 for $240,000 but after a year with no bites it was removed from the market since then the house has been listed and delisted countless times without securing a buyer up next we visit the Barrel House in South Carolina big bulging and Brilliant in every way this one-of-a-kind house finds itself on the edge of Lake Bowen in Inman South Carolina the barike home was constructed in 1977 and appears to have been inflated like a giant balloon sadly the listing doesn't explain why the property has such a unique shape or the story behind how it came to be on the market via Leslie horn and Associates for $650,000 the robust roundhouse seems to be in the midst of an interior renovation but the current owners have decided to wave goodbye Midway through the project the ultimate opportunity for someone seeking a unique house they can put their own stamp on this bulbous building offers plenty of potential inside there's 2,000 ft of space which includes a rounded living room a dining area kitchen three bedrooms and three bathrooms some of the rooms even benefit from retro design details from the' 70s such as exposed brick walls and wood paneled ceilings there are plenty of unusual modern features too including custom windows of every shape as well as its surreal exterior and fixer upper interior the house also boasts a large garden with 73 ft of water Frontage there's also a dock and a floating patio up next we visit the treasure house over in Terlingua Texas you'll find a custombuilt home like no other from a distance the property which was constructed in 2000 appears to be an average residents created using colorful Pebbles yet take a few steps closer and suddenly something else entirely will come into view along with an array of colorful and rugged Stones the exterior of the property also harbors plenty of hidden objects from vintage cameras to old guns Agate gemstones crystals bottles rotary phones and even fossils the facade is a treasure Trove of Trinkets and artifacts everywhere you turn there's something to see the listing agent Sky Ferris told realtor a game of I spy would be really fun just when you thought the bizarre building couldn't get anymore well bizarre check out the odd interior as soon as you step through the front door you'll you'll instantly spot a swing suspended in the middle of the living room the modest 1300 ft pad has been handcrafted so many of the rooms feature rough exposed Stone poorly plastered walls and stained glass windows there's a handbuilt kitchen an all Pebble bathroom and a rather unique master bedroom that has a distinctive medieval feel despite being rather oldfashioned the pad does benefit from some Modern touches in fact it's highly eco-friendly and offers solar power and its own water source The Peculiar property hit the market back in July 2021 for $370,000 but rather unsurprisingly it struggled to sell the price was later dropped before the listing was removed altogether up next we visit the Flintstone house in California located in the town of Hillsboro California this otherworldly house has attracted a fair amount of controversy over the years constructed in 1977 by architect William Nicholson the property was bought by medium Mogul Florence Fang in 2017 who turned the already unusual house into a treasure Trove of quirky furnishings and ornaments resembling Fred and Wilma's Stone Age home from the popular cartoon The Flintstones The Surreal residence is made up of a series of large roton shapes painted in bright purple and red Hues the home's unusual curves were created using wire and shot creete a type of concrete that is sprayed through a hose Fang added the large purple dome in 2017 which further en ened the home's unusual visual finish the iconic bubble house hit the headlines numerous times when Fang became wrapped up in a legal battle with the town of Hillsboro lawyers representing the upmarket community argued that the house was an eyesore after Fang painted the exterior from its original white shade of course the home's interior is just as strange its rugged rounded walls create a cave-like atmosphere while its colorful decorations include Flintstone motifs dolls and naive style modern artworks other unusual additions include Jerusalem Stone floor tiles curved backlit alcoves sunken furnishings and a kitchen that resembles a spaceship to make matters worse Fang chose to decorate the backyard with giant dinosaur statues which her neighbors took a great disliking to it's really no wonder this property has been hailed one of the weirdest in the world up next we travel to the Hann shoe house America is home to some truly fascinating roadside attractions but the Han SHO house in York Pennsylvania might just be the most bizarre of them all the weird and wonderful home was constructed by eccentric millionaire and Footwear Tycoon malen Haynes in 1948 the self-made businessman was well known for his odd advertisement campaigns but this 25t tall shoe-shaped property might just be his most outlandish to create the three-dimensional billboard Hayes constructed a wood frame with wire La coated in cement stucco inspired by a high topped work work shoe the home spans 48 ft in length and 17 ft at its widest part decorated with tiny stained glass windows the inside is cozy bespoke and totally befitting of an eccentric millionaire inside there are five floors complete with a living room kitchen three bedrooms and two bathrooms hannes originally opened the property as an unusual holiday home and even allowed Newly Weds to stay in the house for free according to helm Township where the prop is located after exchanging hands many times over the years the property is now a popular Roadside Attraction for people passing along Route 30 in fact the home has become so iconic that it's fittingly located on Sho House Road up next we visit the Darth Vader house in Houston by far one of the world's most surreal homes this property hit the real estate market in 2021 for a cool 4.3 million but it was more than its price tag that caused a stir Apple nicknamed Darth Vader house house the dramatic residence has the appearance of a siths helmet although the original owner was reportedly aiming for an aviation inspired design but it's not just the homes facade that boasts plenty of Personality despite being an unintentional Super Fan Shrine the house attracted Star Wars enthusiasts from across the country and finally sold in November 2021 for around 3.1 million built in 1992 the house features around 7,000 square ft of interior space made up of multi-level Living Spaces decorated with walls of glass concrete and stone the centerpiece of the home is a sunken conversation pit framed by a dual staircase although the front of the house gives the impression of a dark and mysterious residence the interior is actually pretty light and inviting thanks to its abundant glazing while the floors are made from handcut concrete and stone the walls were painted to resemble granite or marble the Space Age home comes equipped with four bedrooms and five bathrooms as as well as a large kitchen dining room and a glass office every room is decorated with a sophisticated monochrome color pet and statement Furnishings outside there's even a balcony overlooking the swimming pool up next we visit the sand dollar house in Texas with its unique mushroom like form sand dollar house was designed by John covert Watson who studied under one of America's greatest architects Frank Lloyd Wright undeniably unique some believe the property was inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City which Wright was working on at the time and it isn't hard to see the resemblance with its white rotund exterior and organic shape this dazzling residence definitely reminds us of the iconic Art Gallery despite its similarity to the gugenheim the house was actually inspired by sand dollars a type of sea urchin an important piece of organic modern architecture sand dollar house was completed in 1979 using a mix of Steel and gunite spanning 2,240 ft the round home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as light filed Living Spaces inside you'll find stunning Living Spaces kitted out with floor to ceiling sliding doors teardrop shaped skylights and gorgeous beehive fireplaces the spacious kitchen Canal levers over the water while a beautiful custom spiral staircase leads to the heart of the home many of the rooms spill out onto exterior patios and suspended decks which gradually wind down towards the water and offer unobstructed views across Lake Travis over the years sand dollar house has been listed for sale numerous times for as much as $2.2 million and as little as 900,000 in 2020 it hit the market again and finally sold in January 2021 for 1.8 million if this house is wrong then we don't want to be right up next we go to Gillette Castle from the outside this rustic Castle looks fairly ordinary but step inside and things begin to get slightly stranger located at top the Seven Sisters above the Connecticut River Gillette Castle was built built in 1914 by notable actor director and playwright William hooker gallette famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in 1916 sitting inside a 184 acre estate the Magnificent Mansion was inspired by medieval architecture but was constructed using steel and local Field Stone Gillette designed every inch of the eye-catching Castle including the interior Furnishings according to Connecticut's official state website it took 20 men 5 years to complete the main structure and Gillette checked every phase of the build Keen to create the perfect house outside you'll find walking trails that Meander through tunnels and feature near vertical steps a 3M Narrow Gauge Railroad and even a private train station known as Grand Central inside the impressive property boasts 24 one-of-a-kind rooms overflowing with quirky touches every room boasts incredible woodwork created from hand hun southern white oak there are 47 doors inside and no two are the same each one boasts a unique latch intricately carved from wood by five local Artisans undeniably inspired by the complexities and flare of Sherlock Holmes himself the property is entirely eccentric the 14,000 square foot mansion cost Gillette dollar 1.1 million inside you'll find built-in couches a movable table that sits on tracks and wooden light switches that were made to resemble the levers you find backstage at theaters but that's not all the house is also said to be filled with secret passageways hidden doors and clandestine rooms up next we're going to visit this unique Castle from the outside the home is imposing and Fantastical resembling something from a Brother's Grim fairy tale inside you'll find 19,000 ft of space encompassing eight bedrooms an entry hall a bespoke kitchen and endless formal living rooms kitted out with large Stone fireplaces throughout the American Castle there are plenty of distinctive architectural touches too such as inlaid floors stained glass windows and doors formed from over 25 different Hardwoods imported from around the world while some consider this modern Castle in Woodstock Connecticut to be one of the world's oddest homes others see it as a feat of engineering positioned on a prominent 75 acre estate the mesmerizing House was built in 2010 by Christopher Mark an entrepreneur and figurine creator with a unique sense of style the home's wow factor facade features a moat and 126t Towers other curious design choices include hand painted statement ceilings suits of armor a dungeon and a glass observation tower elsewhere you'll find a luxurious basement that spans 5,000 ft a raise stage and Auditorium a staff apartment and numerous outdoor decks equipped with radiant floors which keeps them snowf free in the winter the kitchen is one of the home's most unusual spaces thanks to its rotund fixtures dark Cabinetry and eccentric Cloud Motif ceiling in November 2021 this American Castle hit the property market for a cool 35 million and despite not securing a buyer in January 2022 it received a price hike to 60 million but as of yet the quirky home has struggled to secure a buyer up next we go to The Pickle Barrel House as unique as it is adorable Pickle Barrel House can be found in Grand morray Michigan and is undoubtedly one of America's quirkiest roadside attractions the weird and wonderful building was orig Ally built in 1926 by the Pioneer Cooperage company as a summer home for cartoonist William don don created the Chicago Tribune's popular teeny weeny cartoon strip and even Drew advertisements for pickle vendors Reed Murdoch and Company who just so happened to sell their product in a smallscale version of The Pickle Barrel House quirky and characterful the tiny cabin once sat next to Sable Lake but in 1937 it was moved to Grand morray and placed on the corner of Lake Avenue and Randolph Street where it can be found today the characterful cottage comes equipped with a living room a kitchen a pantry and a bedroom spread across two floors after it was a celebrity holiday home the property became a visitor information center for the town as well as an ice cream stand and gift shop in 2003 the Historical Society purchased the building restoring it to its original condition today the bizar building operates as a museum and was placed on the national register of historic places in 2004 so if your passing Pickle Barrel House stop by to soak up its unique design and cozy 1920s interior up next we go to Luna Park in New Jersey Luna Park is the home of American multimedia artist Ricky boscarino who designed every inch of the property himself located within a sprawling 8 Acre Wood in the sandyston Township New Jersey the residence was inspired by the Hun twer house in Vienna Austria and GES Park well in Barcelona Spain Ricky began transforming the property in 1989 9 when he first bought the quirky house it was an entirely ordinary 600 ft cabin over the last three decades Ricky has dedicated his life to creating a Whimsical fairy tale home almost 10 times its original size using a variety of media including metal clay glass wood and cement he often shares his creativity on Instagram while the exterior of the home is loud and colorful decorated with characterful faces and giant Mosaic artworks the interior is reminiscent of a fairy tale castle with port hole Windows cozy reading Nooks handmade furnishings and handcarved statues no matter your thoughts on the property it's clear a lot of time care and love went into building it now open to the public the 5,000 ft building houses thousands of absurd and exotic artifacts for visitors to discover the Unique Home comprises living quarters a museum and a workshop which is generally open on select weekends throughout the year although guests must must book A Time reservation slot how's that for Unique up next we visit the guitar house in Georgia we know what you're thinking what's weird about this rather unassuming home well the property appears completely normal from the outside that is however until you take a look at the floor plan that's right the house is shaped like a guitar but for good reason the property was designed by country music star Elvis Carden back in 1986 what better way to celebrate his career than by building a house shaped like his favorite instrument complete with a curving body long fretboard and a headstock the roof even features a bridge and a faux Sound Hole formed from a circular skylight the pad was cardon's home for many years but it also acted as his Muse in fact one of cardon's most famous songs was called living in an old guitar as soon as you head inside though you discover the 3500 ft Home is pretty stunning thanks to its unusual shape every room benefits from quirky alcoves curving walls and curious architectural touches the unusual celebrity home has an open planed living room with a compact kitchen five bedrooms and four bathrooms since cardon's ownership the house has been fully renovated and is now light filed modern and Chic other highlights include the pad's two in-law suites one can be found in the basement and its lovely period fixtures think original wood Plank Floors and 10-in ceiling beams love it or hate it you can't deny the amount of thought that went into the construction of this weird and wonderful home if you fancy owning it for yourself then it's currently up for grabs for $790,000 all right everyone I think that's going to wrap this video up like I mentioned in the beginning follow all my social media and also 50% of the people who watch me don't subscribe so just if you're watching just click the Subscribe button it's free it means a lot and then an alternative option would be to become a member which cost a couple dollars but then you know I'll be calling you guys FaceTiming you guys you get cool badges you get exclusive videos um I'll be making videos that I can show like public channel so you guys get a ton of cool features and by clicking here and becoming a member but anyway guys I hope you enjoyed this video I love you guys thank you for the constant support feel free to share this video on anything and I'll see you in the next video later

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Length: 19min 20sec (1160 seconds)

Published: Sat Dec 16 2023