Some of the most captivating architectural marvels are clinging to the edge of cliffs. These houses get uninterrupted, one-of-a-kind views of oceans and mountains that make them some of the most spectacular places on earth in which to live.
There are cliff houses all over the world. They look like they are precariously perched on the side of hills and mountains, but the truth is they are as stable as any other home on flat land. It is just one of the many incredible feats architects have managed to accomplish.
Cliff houses can be found in a variety of styles from the ultra-modern to the more classic and traditional. What they all have in common is being truly unique and breathtaking to see. Here is a small selection of some of the many cliff houses you can find across the world.
This cliff house has an Asian-inspired facade with earthy tones that make it look like it grew right out of the mountain side.
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A minimalist approach keeps the focus on the incredible views surrounding this modest cliff house.
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Two-story windows in the main living area open the space up to the incredible views surrounding it.
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Perhaps the first well-known of them all, appropriately titled the Cliff House, this estate was built in 1858 in San Francisco. It burned down in 1907 but a new hotel has taken its place.
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The gorgeous architecture of this home is only matched by the incredible landscape in which it rests.
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The curvature of this home cleverly matches the movement of the ocean below.
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Could you imagine taking a nap or reading out on this incredible deck?
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Two incredible picture windows offer one of the greatest views from a bedroom on earth.
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A wall of glass doors open up to the expansive and truly mesmerizing view of the shore.
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This swanky pad brings a modern touch to a rustic oasis.
Source: Dezeen Magazine
Could you ever live on a cliff house? If so, which one of these would appeal to you most?
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