The first thing that probably comes to mind when picturing a cliff house are the unbeatable views. While this may be true (and we’re all the more envious for it) there are some dwellers out there who really know how to live on the edge.
From a modern house design in Norway to a rickety-built town in Catalonia, here are five properties from around the world that look like they’re about to tip over:
The Holy Trinity Monastery in Greece
Castellfollit de la Roca in Catalonia
Believe it or not, this tiny town is smaller than one square kilometre and is home to 1,000 inhabitants. It’s located on the edge of the basalt cliff, which is over 50 metres high. We’re going to jump to the conclusion that these residents aren’t afraid of heights. Photo: nafra cendrers/Flickr
The Edge House in Norway
Not only is this house on the edge of a mountain, but the building design is equally steep. Norwegian architects Jarmund / Vigsnæs created the contemporary structure as per the client’s request. If they were going for a modern treehouse and spaceship hybrid, we’d say they succeeded. Photo: freshome
Steel House in Texas
Chemosphere in Los Angeles