Yahoo Homes of the Week: Glass houses
Welcome to Yahoo Homes of the Week, powered by Zillow. Whether you're dreaming of snow-capped mountains or an expansive water view, glass houses have their appeal. By bringing the outdoors in through floor-to-ceiling windows and disappearing walls and glass ceilings, these high-end homes seamlessly blend modern architecture with their natural surroundings. See Zillow Blog for more glass houses currently on the market.
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Edwards, CO
34 Whiskey Ridge Rd, Edwards, CO
For sale: $12.75 million
Measuring 12,521 square feet on more than 4.5 acres, this state-of-the-art Colorado estate features glass bridges and 10 disappearing glass walls with breathtaking mountain views. Other highlights include a yoga sanctuary, spa-style bath, reflection pond and waterfall.
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Osprey, FL
316 N Casey Key Rd, Osprey, FL
For sale: $9.9 million
A striking, glass beach house is for sale on North Casey Key, a 8-mile island with less than 400 single-family homes. The modern, rectangular dwelling is elevated on pilings to capture water views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay.
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East Hampton, NY
(undisclosed address), East Hampton, NY
For sale: $6.75 million
No need to paint your walls in this home. A vibrant green East Hampton landscape serves as the backdrop for this 7-bedroom beauty. Double-height ceilings and oversized windows create an airy, open feel throughout the mid-century modern residence.
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Mercer Island, WA
5044 Butterworth Rd, Mercer Island, WA
For sale: $4.88 million
Why only have glass walls? This Mercer Island home features a glass roof over an indoor pool pavilion, which is ideal for moonlight swims. It's also situated right on Lake Washington, offering expansive water views from a large back deck.
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Paradise Valley, AZ
6210 E Cholla Pl, Paradise Valley, AZ
For sale: $4.75 million
An architectural gem is for sale on the gently sloping foothills of Mummy Mountain. With glass on all sides, the home is elevated to afford mountain and city views in all directions. According to the listing description, exotic materials were used to form a "pure modernist home that is both dramatic and warm."
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Sarasota, FL
1320 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL
For sale: $3.25 million
Framed by palm trees, this 2006 custom-built home provides views and direct access to Sarasota Bay. The bold, modern design features an abundance of light-filled spaces. A disappearing glass wall in the master bedroom opens up to a private treetop lookout.
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Los Angeles, CA
2265 Chelan Dr, Los Angeles, CA
For sale: $1.795 million
A renovated mid-century modern home is on the market in Hollywood Hills. The common areas are situated around walls of windows overlooking Runyon Canyon. Two guest bedrooms and an office sit on the opposite side of the house to maximize privacy.
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