Latest news with #ZillowGoneWild
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Does this ghostly glass house for sale give mausoleum vibes? Judge for yourself
A glass house that looks like it should have its own soundtrack of creepy songs belted out by a children's choir has landed on the real estate market in Harvard, Illinois. In all its glory the home sits in a vast field with looming trees serving as its backdrop. All that privacy for $499,000. And the peaceful surroundings aren't the only highlight of this futuristic little place — the interior is just as riveting. 'Welcome to Casina, a remarkable example of intellectual architecture designed by the late architects Alfred Swenson and Pao-Chi Chang. Constructed with concrete, metal, and glass, Casina is built to endure well beyond our lifetimes,' the listing on Zillow says. 'Alfred and Pao-Chi studied under Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Mies' influence on modern architecture is evident in this masterpiece. The home is named Casina, derived from the Latin word for 'small cabin,' and took several years to complete.' The house was built for folks who, well, clearly hate other folks intruding on their space. 'Set on 10 serene, rolling acres, the house is intentionally positioned to maintain a sense of detachment from its surroundings, allowing the landscape to be admired from a distance,' the listing says. 'The architects drew inspiration from a Yuan Dynasty scroll depicting two scholars contemplating the vast landscape from an open-fronted pavilion.' With one bedroom and two bathrooms, the 1,500-square-foot residence is modernism at its finest, with beige walls and a smooth, frosty teal look that makes the inside all the more sophisticated. Downstairs; a kitchenette with hidden cabinets and floor-to-ceiling windows. Upstairs; the loft area. 'The second-level open bedroom loft includes dual porches on each side, a full bathroom, and discreet built-in cabinetry. The loft comfortably accommodates a king-size bed,' the listing describes. Other features, per the listing, include: FireplacePartial basementFull upstairs bathroomOpportunities to walk around in the buff The special house was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a popular real estate Facebook page that highlights quirky houses on the market all around the country. People were impressed … and a little bit terrified. 'Looks like a great place to store 13 ghosts,' one person joked. 'Is it a mausoleum? Is it a potato shed? How do you get to this?' another chimed in. 'I feel like this may have been used in a psychological horror film. If not it definitely should be…' someone said. 'Was this a prop from 'Andor?' The building is tiny with all that open field.? Do you fly your star ship on the lawn? Then what?' one person asked. 'I actually like this house. It has a lot of potential and the right furniture and artwork could make it fabulous,' another noted. 'I've seen jazzier hospital decor,' someone joked. Harvard is about an 80-mile drive northwest from Chicago.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
‘Man shed,' wine cave and pool make TX estate for sale an ‘ideal escape.' See it
'Paradise Ranch' indeed. A Texas home is creating quite a stir on a popular real estate page on social media thanks to its luxurious features. Especially its attached showroom. 'The 6215sf showroom was constructed from a 100yo barn and features a soda shop counter. This space is fully air-conditioned and heated, and is attached to the main house. If you're not a car enthusiast, this space has a TON of potential to become your ideal escape! Think Pickleball, Basketball, Multi-Generational Living, the sky is the limit!!' the listing on Realtor says. The home itself is in the gated community of Paradise Ranch. And the showroom is just the starting point of this 12,501-square-foot home — which is listed for $5.7 million in McKinney, Texas — with its Tuscan-style build and other premium features which, per the listing, include: GymWine caveIndoor poolFour-stall barn The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a popular Facebook page that highlights unique houses for sale across the country. Needless to say, people enjoyed the features. 'That soda counter is genuinely cool and honestly, I'm a sucker for classic cars. I love looking at them,' one person said. 'This has the most ultimate man shed I have ever seen,' another noted. 'If you need me, I'll be in the garage, the pool or the theater,' someone commented. McKinney is about a 40-mile drive northeast from Dallas.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
It looks like a regular home from the outside... but $4.8M pad is ridiculed for 'ugly' interiors
Social media users have mercilessly mocked a multi-million dollar mansion in California for its 'ugly' design. The sprawling 9,200-square-foot property in Friant, California has been listed for a whopping $4,750,000. The property, located at 22144 Oak Glen Lane in Friant's 93626 zip code, was described by Zillow Gone Wild as being in 'arguably the mansion capital of the world.' 'Here's a nice mansion in Friant, California, which is arguably the mansion capital of the world. It's in 93626, which is 3416 more than 90210. Enjoy,' the caption states. The estate appears relatively normal from the outside but inside lies a maximalist design with myriad textures and patterns. The luxurious property is located in the prestigious Brighton Crest community. It includes seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. There are panoramic views of Millerton Lake and surrounding hills. According to the listing by Christopher Byrnes of Landmark Properties, the luxury estate features multiple kitchens, wine cellars, game and media rooms. The property, located at 22144 Oak Glen Lane in Friant's 93626 zip code, was described by Zillow Gone Wild as being in 'arguably the mansion capital of the world' It also has expansive windows designed to take in the scenery and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Outside, potential buyers will find a resort-style yard with an infinity pool, swim-up bar, outdoor kitchens, enclosed cabana and newly built guest house. The property also comes equipped with smart home upgrades. It has Control4 and integration for intuitive voice control of lighting, shades, climate, security and A/V systems. 'A private elevator, spacious suites, and multi-generational living options make this estate as functional as it is stunning,' the listing writes. But all these impressive amenities could not distract Instagram users when the property was featured on Zillow Gone Wild. Followers immediately started roasting the home's interior design choices, with one commenter joking: 'Did this person make their fortune selling texture?' Others likened the interior design to an Olive Garden restaurant or a Romano's Macaroni Grill. The criticism continued with comments pouring in about the home's chaotic aesthetic with one calling it a 'texture overload.' One commenter wrote: 'This entire home is a Magic Eye puzzle book.' Another wrote: 'I'm begging for a solid. I can't tell where anything starts or stops. The pool is the only solid, and it's flipping water.' The home's furniture and design choices also were slammed with one commenter asking: 'How many Muppets gave their lives for that living room furniture?' Another simply described the entire property as 'If a house were a migraine...' 'Was there a discount on hexagonal marble tile at mansions 'r' us?' another user joked. But some fans defended the house, admiring its bold design.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
A cool surprise you wouldn't expect is in the garage of this home for sale. See it
Home owners, especially those who adore entertaining, often find a way to turn an empty space — like an attic, basement or flex area — into a mirthful place where they can socialize. Like flipping it into a bar or game room. Well, one house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, decided to take it a step further with a … skate park? Yes, it's true. And yes, it's for sale. 'Polish flat-style duplex with a newer construction lower 2 bedroom unit with open kitchen/living area and generous bedroom sizes,' the listing on Zillow describes. 'Main & upper floor unit is a 2-level 4 bedroom, 2 bath unit with ample living space and a large kitchen and hardwood floors. Rare private driveway allows for parking to drive more revenue and then there's the garage.' The photos in the listing show the entire space is dedicated to hardcore skateboarders — provided they don't hit their head on the ceiling, supposedly? 'You have to see it to believe it. Rented for private 3rd party use for an extended period, it is truly one-of-a-kind and provides an additional $225/mo in rents,' the listing notes. The inside of the house, which is listed for $405,000, is a bit more down to earth. The residence was highlighted on the popular real estate Facebook page, Zillow Gone Wild, a page that is dedicated to featuring unique houses up for sale around the country. People were a little flummoxed by what they saw. 'That would be a rad ball pit!' one person said in the comment section of the garage photo. 'No way! That's so rad! I want that house now and can't wait to carve up my own skate park!' another commented. 'Wait, what am I saying? I'm 60 and haven't ridden a skateboard in 15 years, or in a skate park nearly 40. Does the house include a medical recovery room with traction equipment?' 'Shouldn't the ceiling be a bit higher?' someone asked. 'I would fill it with pillows and make it a chill spot,' another offered.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Condo for sale in Pittsburgh was once a century old church. Take a look
A condo for sale in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is turning heads thanks to its unique background and gorgeous interior style. Listed for $565,000, the two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is inside a former church named St. Casimir, 'the first Lithuanian parish in the diocese' that was founded in 1893, the 22nd Street Condos website says. 'This church served the community for over 80 years. However, due to population loss in the South Side, it was no longer practical to maintain all of the South Side parishes as independent entities. In 1992, the South Side parishes were merged and the new Prince of Peace parish was created. St. Casimir church was closed as part of this merger.' And now, the converted interior is nothing short of breathtaking. 'Step inside and discover a custom-designed living room brimming with historical characteristics you won't find in any other property,' the listing on Zillow says. 'One of the unit's most remarkable features is the preserved bell tower, now an exclusive lookout that delivers breathtaking panoramic views of the South Side and the iconic Pittsburgh skyline-a truly unmatched space to relax or entertain.' Features of the condo, per the listing, include: Two parking spacesGymGuest suiteHigh ceilingsWide spacesDramatic windows The condo was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique homes for sale all over the world. And fans were impressed by this jaw-dropping space. 'I've been in a couple church turned apartments in PGH. All amazing transformations!' one person gushed. 'This is the only church to home conversion that I've seen and actually loved,' another said. 'I like many of the features and the light that comes through,' someone noted.
