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Most of us have a pretty clear idea of our perfect piece of real estate. Maybe it's a penthouse in New York City with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern furniture, and an amazing view of the Big Apple skyline. Maybe it's a sprawling, old-fashioned ranch in Montana with a view of the mountains and acres of land for animals and farming. Or perhaps the house of your dreams is a nice, modern build in the suburbs, complete with a white picket fence and a cul de sac. Although these are all great, for some homeowners, a perfect piece of real estate has to be something very different. How different? Keep reading to learn about some of the strangest homes in the world. 1. Skinny House The Skinny House, located in Boston, is a miniscule, four-story property sandwiched between two other homes in downtown Boston. History tells us that the home was built out of spite to frustrate the neighbors and block out their sunlight and air. The Skinny House is the narrowest property in the city, spanning just 10.4 feet at its widest point. Its narrowest point is 6.2 feet across, allowing an adult to touch opposing walls. There is no front entrance; you must enter via a small alley. 2. The Dancing House Located in Czech Republic, this home was constructed between 1992 and 1996. A joint venture between architects Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry, the property seems to be split into two parts, each with a distinctly different style. Viewed together, the house resembles a dancing couple. This explains its nickname, "Fred and Fingers," referring the famous dancing couple Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. 3. Neverwas Haul This "house" is actually a Victorian-themed, three-story structure on wheels. The creation of a group of steampunk fans, the home was used to explore the Black Rock Desert during the Burning Man Festivals. This beautiful and creative home is made of 75% recycled materials. 4. Sliding House The Sliding House in located in Suffolk, England. Designed by London-based architects at dRMM, the structure includes portions that slide to create different units including the roof. This means that you can essentially recreate and reorganize the home according to your mood. An incredible feat of engineering, this is truly a remarkable home. 5. Toilet House Suwon, South Korea is home to a toilet-shaped property, arguably one of the strangest pieces of real estate in the world. South Korean sanitation activists built the structure in 2007 to mark the start of a global toilet association. It is the world's first lavatory-shaped home, and offers plenty of water closet space. Whether you dream of living in a more traditional space or would be right at home in a giant toilet, the sky is truly the limit when it comes to finding the property of your dreams. To learn more about their options for real estate, Lake Orion residents should visit http://visithphomes.com/stonegate/livinghere.aspx.
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