10 incredible eye-catching homes for sale around the world

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Your average family home has got nothing on these dynamic designs. From a sculptural beach house to a grass-covered masterpiece, these incredible houses prove that there's more on the market than townhouses and condos. Take a look around these remarkable residences that are all up for grabs, providing you've got the cash to afford them, of course...

Futuristic house, Thomery, France: £738,000 ($930k)

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This futuristic house in Thomery, France, sits on the banks of the River Seine and uses the sloping terrain as the starting point for its unusual design. Built in 2016, the house is made of metal and glass to give it a contemporary look that contrasts with its rural setting.

Futuristic house, Thomery, France: £738,000 ($930k)

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Inside, the top floor has a large living space with an open-plan kitchen and sitting room. On one side it has amazing views of the River Seine, while on the other it opens out to a terrace.

Futuristic house, Thomery, France: £738,000 ($930k)

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Inside, the house is spread over three levels and has been designed in an upside-down layout. Arranged around a suspended central staircase, which is the centrepiece of the house, the sleeping spaces are divided between the ground floor and first floor. With four luxurious bedrooms, the master suite has a terrace, office and ensuite bathroom.

Futuristic house, Thomery, France: £738,000 ($930k)

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The lower floor is the entrance level as well as a sleeping space. The grand hallway features an antique-style piano, wood panelling and slate flooring to keep the minimalist style that runs throughout the property.

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Hidden Valley, Utah, USA: £1.5 million ($1.9m)

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Hidden Valley sits within 71 acres of land in Utah, USA. Surrounded by red rock and cliffs in the arid Moab desert, the mostly glass house was designed and built by renowned architect Marmol Radziner.

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Hidden Valley, Utah, USA: £1.5 million ($1.9m)

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The modern home blends indoor and outdoor living spaces, with expansive decks, floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-plan interior. The main living space has polished stone floors and a mid-century style with an antique tv unit.

Hidden Valley, Utah, USA: £1.5 million ($1.9m)

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The stylish home is spread out over a single level and has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a private deck that cantilevers out over the rocky terrain.

Hidden Valley, Utah, USA: £1.5 million ($1.9m)

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With 2,500 square feet of interiors, Hidden Valley has plenty of interior space but also has some luxury outdoors amenities. Through the glass doors sits the swimming pool, a hot tub and a spacious deck with incomparable desert views.

Warrenders, East Sussex, UK: £2.3 million ($ 2.9m)

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This unusual shaped house sits high on a hilltop along the East Sussex coastline in the UK. Sat within an area of outstanding natural beauty, the home is made from a steel frame that's angled in two opposite directions with views over the English countryside and the picturesque coastline.

Warrenders, East Sussex, UK: £2.3 million ($ 2.9m)

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Spread across two floors over 4,00 square feet of living space, the upper level cantilevers 21 feet over the land below. The entire house has been designed with a high level of sustainability and includes a 7,500-litre rainwater harvest tank.

Warrenders, East Sussex, UK: £2.3 million ($ 2.9m)

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Downstairs, the modern, lilac kitchen is open-plan with the dining room and looks out over the garden and vegetable patch. Access to the first floor is by the Iroko wood staircase or the internal lift, where the master bedroom comes complete with a dressing room and Accoya wood windows for panoramic views.

Warrenders, East Sussex, UK: £2.3 million ($ 2.9m)

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The house is surrounded by six-and-a-half acres of land that is filled with a sheltered dining area, fruit trees, a herb garden and a potting shed. The contemporary indoor pool leads straight outside through French doors offering countryside views.

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Wilhelminalaan 14, Oisterwijk, Netherlands: £4.7 million ($5.9m)

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This beautiful and unique villa in Oisterwijk, Netherlands was built in 2011, after the current owner commissioned a completely unique home to be designed in 2008. Characterised by its unusual facade with a pointed roof, it sits in nearly three acres of private land.

Wilhelminalaan 14, Oisterwijk, Netherlands: £4.7 million ($5.9m)

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The impressive 40-foot entranceway uses dynamic shapes and angles to give this house the real wow-factor. From almost every room in the home, residents have views of the surrounding garden.

Wilhelminalaan 14, Oisterwijk, Netherlands: £4.7 million ($5.9m)

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The ground floor is flooded with light thanks to its double-height ceilings and roof lights. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it also has an open-plan kitchen and dining area, with the living room located around the corner.

Wilhelminalaan 14, Oisterwijk, Netherlands: £4.7 million ($5.9m)

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Upstairs is smaller due to the roof design but holds the fifth and sixth bedrooms as well as a luxurious bathroom. The modern property also includes geothermal insulation and home automation systems as well as a fitness room.

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Sands Point, New York, USA: £7.5 million ($9.5m)

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This waterfront masterpiece in Sands Point, Long Island was designed by renowned architects Barnes Coy and comes with almost 300 feet of sandy coastline. It's a real showstopper, with a white stucco exterior and swooping futuristic shape.

Sands Point, New York, USA: £7.5 million ($9.5m)

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The huge 9,000-square-foot home celebrates its oceanfront location with curved floor-to-ceiling windows and framed views out over the beach. The main hallway features Alabama limestone floors and a modern sweeping staircase with a mezzanine balcony that overlooks the living space.

Sands Point, New York, USA: £7.5 million ($9.5m)

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With six bedrooms and a total of six bathrooms, the expansive home is full of modern design features including marble bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a formal dining room. The luxury master bedroom features a fireplace and can be accessed by a lift.

Sands Point, New York, USA: £7.5 million ($9.5m)

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The house also features an unusual-shaped indoor pool with a hot tub, as well as a movie theatre. Outside there is a private deck with a gas firepit for chillier evenings.

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Modern house, British Columbia, Canada: £7.6 million ($9.6m)

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Located at the southern end of Vancouver Island, this modern residence is sure to stand out from the crowds. Set within 67 acres of oceanfront land, the property is surrounded by endangered Garry Oak Savannah trees.

Modern house, British Columbia, Canada: £7.6 million ($9.6m)

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Designed to blur the boundaries of nature and shelter, the 10,700-square-foot home is cantilevered over a concrete base. The interior is split into two branches, which sit either side of an outdoor pool for an unusual, contemporary design with clean architectural lines.

Modern house, British Columbia, Canada: £7.6 million ($9.6m)

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Inside, the exterior pool and hot tub separate the social and private living spaces. The main living area features floor-to-ceiling windows along one side that provide panoramic views of the sea and canyon river. The house doesn't come without stylish hardwood floors and travertine walls throughout for a pared-back, minimalist style.

Modern house, British Columbia, Canada: £7.6 million ($9.6m)

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With six bedrooms, the modern home has plenty of space and its location means there are amazing views of the breathtaking coastline. Also included in the gated property is an automated boat launch, a caretakers residence and a tennis court.

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Denenchofu 4, Tokyo, Japan: £8.4 million ($10.6m)

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This contemporary masterpiece of a home was designed by Japenese architect Kengo Kuma and is located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Denenchofu in Tokyo. Made using glass, reinforced concrete and steel, it brings the outside in with its unique design.

Denenchofu 4, Tokyo, Japan: £8.4 million ($10.6m)

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The ground floor offers a spacious washitsu room, which is a traditional Japenese-style room with tatami flooring and sliding doors. The central lift sits in the middle of the spiral staircase to lead up to the first floor.

Denenchofu 4, Tokyo, Japan: £8.4 million ($10.6m)

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With 6,000 square feet of interior space, the rectangular home has eight bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main living space has lime green, low sofas and sliding doors that lead to the garden.

Denenchofu 4, Tokyo, Japan: £8.4 million ($10.6m)

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The rest of the interior is sectioned with glass walls, which help to create an illusion of space and lets the light flood through the downstairs.

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Costa Mar 10, La Romana, Dominican Republic: £10.3 million ($13m)

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Surrounded by palm trees and endless panoramic views, Costa Mar 10 is located in La Romana, a coastal city in the Dominican Republic. With a white modern facade, the house looks particularly spectacular at night when it's lit up.

Costa Mar 10, La Romana, Dominican Republic: £10.3 million ($13m)

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Inside, the glamorous home has been fitted with a state-of-the-art kitchen and even has its own lift to get you between floors. The expansive living area has a statement ceiling and a wall of glass sliding doors that lead outside to a covered patio.

Costa Mar 10, La Romana, Dominican Republic: £10.3 million ($13m)

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The impressive formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, however, if you want something less formal there are a number of outdoor eating spaces. Upstairs there are six bedrooms, three of which are master suites with ensuite bathrooms.

Costa Mar 10, La Romana, Dominican Republic: £10.3 million ($13m)

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Outside, Costa Mar 10 has multiple decks including this rooftop veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea and with its own small plunge pool. The home also has a number of luxury extras inside including a den and a salon.

The Barrington Residence, California, USA: £17 million ($21.5m)

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This unique property in Los Angeles, California sits on a hillside that has been carved away to fit in a multi-level home that's topped with a grass-covered roof. Designed by architect Eric Rosen, the super private modern home is intended to look like cascading planes and has a z-shaped layout inside.

The Barrington Residence, California, USA: £17 million ($21.5m)

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The home doesn't just look amazing, it also has a number of energy-efficient features including a geothermal heating and cooling system, a solar-powered pool, heated floors and a tankless on-demand water heating system.

The Barrington Residence, California, USA: £17 million ($21.5m)

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And the inside is just as flawless as the exterior. The entrance uses a single slab of white marble that was sourced from Italy and there's a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen. This sits alongside the family room, formal dining area and living room complete with a bar which is perfect for entertaining. The middle level contains a luxurious master suite, four more bedrooms and a den.

The Barrington Residence, California, USA: £17 million ($21.5m)

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Outside, you'll find the swimming pool on the top floor. Set into luxurious wooden decking, it overlooks the surrounding scenery and landscaped gardens that sit below.

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Sunset Ridge, Colorado, USA: £19.8 million ($24.9m)

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Sunset Ridge in Telluride, Colorado has been built into a cliffside, on a private peninsula. Designed using simplistic architecture, it features high-end finishes and integrates the surrounding mountains in its interior design.

Sunset Ridge, Colorado, USA: £19.8 million ($24.9m)

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The main living space is on the upper floor and overlooks a large pond through expansive glass windows. With a modern streamlined interior design, the house uses elements of nature inside with wood, stone and organic, rounded shapes.

Sunset Ridge, Colorado, USA: £19.8 million ($24.9m)

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The beautiful views throughout the home include dramatic vistas of the San Juan mountain range, which are snow-capped in the winter months. The 10-seater formal dining room has access to an outside balcony and features a mural of the mountains as well as a stone fireplace and modern chandeliers.

Sunset Ridge, Colorado, USA: £19.8 million ($24.9m)

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The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom family home was built in 2014 and has nearly 12,000 square feet of interior space on a lot of 35 acres. The house also comes with a sauna, spa and media room.

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