Mills Residence

Emerging out of a steep, rocky hillside, the Mills Residence is the embodiment of International Style. Built in 1955 by architect Willis N. Mills, the structure sits as two rectilinear volumes, cantilevered on a jagged ridge in New Canaan, Connecticut. Redwood planks help to disguise the home amongst its wooded setting, while large glazed panels welcome in natural light and views of the forest floor. Internally, the ground floor hosts an updated kitchen, dining room, and double height living area, leaving the more private spaces to occupy the upper level. Sliding glass doors are featured in nearly every room granting access to a series of terraces and decks, Japanese gardens, and a stone-lined pool.

Photos: Halstead

Koda Moveable Home

Most homes — even pre fab dwellings — are meant to stay in one place. The Koda Moveable Home turns that on its head with a design that can go wherever you need. Requiring only 30 square meters of flat ground, it has a lot tucked into its small footprint, including a double-height ceiling in the main living area, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and toilet, mezzanine sleeping area, concrete exterior, natural wood interior, and solar panels on the roof. Produced off-site, this minimalist box is delivered via trailer in one piece, meaning it takes only a day to go from installation to move-in ready.

Photos: Tõnu Tunnel / Kodasema

Walden Monterey

Henry David Thoreau wrote about the idea of simple living in natural surroundings in his 1854 novel. With that in mind, Walden Monterey is the realization of that notion. The private community sits on a 600-acre hillside overlooking Monterey Bay. Consisting of just 22 lots, each site contains 20 acres of untouched forest, allowing for total seclusion. Your only neighbors will be the property's 200-year old oak trees. Located just an hour from Silicon Valley, the first eight lots will be available this fall with the remaining becoming available in early 2018.

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Petre Island

Whether it's the two homes or the heart-shape of the land, Petra Island is one of the most extraordinary properties on the market. The ten-acre private island sits in the middle of Lake Mahopac, just a 15-minute helicopter ride from Manhattan which you can park on the rooftop helipad. Accommodations include not one, but two Frank Lloyd Wright structures. The first, built in 1950, is a small 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest cottage, while the other is a 4-bedroom main house built in 2007. Although the timeline doesn't quite make sense, the home was constructed using plans originally made by the iconic architect. His signature style can be seen in the organic integration of the site's natural rock, built-in furniture, horizontal design, and multiple cantilever decks.

Photos: Chilton & Chadwick

Tavern Island

Just over an hour from Midtown Manhattan and an eight-minute boat ride from shore, Tavern Island is one of the most convenient private getaways. The three-and-a-half-acre island provides both seclusion and luxury in the form of a 6,000 square foot home. Built in the 1930s, the English Country Colonial offers six bedrooms, four baths, a kitchen, and seaside gunite pool that has been visited by both Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand. Other accommodations can be found in the guest cottage, the boat house, and a Japanese-style tea house. The property also includes professionally designed gardens, a deep water dock, and multiple private beaches.

Photos: Higgins Group

Turtle Tail Drive

Nothing says total seclusion like your own private peninsula. Located on the tip of Providenciales Island, Turtle Tail Drive is neighbored only by the Caribbean sea. The property is surrounded by 500 feet of waterfront, allowing for your own private beach and dock. The home itself consists of six bedrooms — including two master suites — a great room, gourmet kitchen, dining for 20, and a private beach bar. An expansive 2,000-square-foot terrace provides seamless access to the outdoors, as well as a glass-walled pool overlooking the water.

Hope Island

With 11,050 feet of sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, Hope Island is a miniature slice of Maine. The 86-acre island is just a 25-minute boat ride from Portland and once you're there there's no need to leave. The property operates like it's own tiny town offering a deepwater pier, church, and tavern. An 11,000 square-foot main house provides three bedrooms and six baths, while additional accommodations can be found among the guest houses, barns, stables, and boathouse that dot the estate.

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West Creek Ranch

Comprised of four scenic parcels stretching across nearly 7,000 acres and two states, West Creek Ranch is far from just a house. While the home itself is impressive, with eight bedrooms, eight baths, over 22,000 square feet of indoor living space, another 3,500 square feet of covered verandas, a pool, and more, it's the total of the amenities set against the backdrop of wildlife and natural formations that truly set it apart. The property includes rock cliff walls of Colorado's Unaweep Canyon and expansive high plateau country with outstanding views of the La Sal Mountains of Utah. Also on site are a bear and mountain lion habitat, a guest house, a cabin, the historic ruins of Driggs Mansion, a helipad, an airstrip, various petroglyphs, and dinosaur footprints. Former owner Discovery Communications founder John Hendricks' love of space can also be found in the observatory, which has a professional-grade 20" Meade Telescope and rotating copper dome.

Tupac's California Mansion

Although this house has an exclusive location, amazing valley views, and a gourmet kitchen, the real selling point is that "Outlawz, Let no man separate what we create" is carved outside. Written by the former occupant himself, Tupac's California Mansion was the residence of the Death Row rapper at the time of his death in 1996. While the"Made Ni**az" lyrics remain, the rest of the six-bedroom, 6,000 square-foot home has received about a million dollars-worth of updates. Just a few of the amenities include dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a massive master suite with a custom fireplace, private living room, 3 walk-in closets and master bath, outdoor pool and kitchen, and parking for 15.

Photos: Mark Hermann and Eric Delgado / Keller Williams

Cliffe Hill House

Located along the banks of the River Ouse in Lewes, the Cliffe Hill House is a modern home that blends in comfortably with its rural English surroundings. Architect Sandy Rendel is responsible for the design, which sees the upper floor and roof clad in Cor-Ten steel, while the lower areas are surrounded on three sides with floor-to-ceiling glazing so as not to interrupt the views. The open lower floor plan extends from the kitchen's two Lava Stone islands to the main living area, while an open tread oak staircase provides access to the five bedrooms upstairs.

GO Home

Combining prefab convenience with eco-friendly features, the GO Home is ideal for a broad range of applications. You can choose from ten designs, ranging from 600 to 2,500 square feet, all with a modern New England feel that pays homage to the company's roots in Maine. There are also a wide variety of cladding options, from corrugated steel to charred cedar planks, and the homes incorporate features like solar panels, heat recovery ventilation systems, and triple-glazed windows to be as easy on the environment as possible. The building process takes just weeks, as the walls and panels arrive ready to be attached to the company's patented, well-insulated foundation.

The North Face Founder's Patagonian Farm

Situated between the Renihue and Negro rivers in southern Chile, The North Face Founder's Patagonian Farm is an adventurer's retreat. The property is part of conservationist and businessman Doug Tompkins' Conservation Land Trust and consists of 1,750 acres. Its waterfront setting allows for fly fishing and kayaking, while the Valdivian rainforest offers bird watchers a variety of exotic species. Accommodations include a restored five-bedroom main house with a gourmet kitchen to prepare farm to table fare from the two organic gardens and three wood-stove heated greenhouses, as well as a guest house, farmhand housing, management offices, repair shops, and airstrip. Along with views of forests, mountains, and rivers, the farm also offers glimpses of the neighboring Pumalin Park Sanctuary's Michimahuida Volcano.

Henry Hall

It's not the Hudson Yards address, the interior design from the renowned Ken Fulk, or the river views that make Henry Hall so appealing. Instead, it's the convenience of having everything you need under one roof. This 225-unit tower will be home to a restaurant from Delicious Hospitality, a lounge, a bar, and a rooftop deck, as well as a fitness center and instrument-stocked Jam Room. The apartments themselves range from studios to two-bedroom units and are appropriately modeled after high-end hotel suites. Features include soaring ceilings, oversized windows to take in the views, Ash hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and white quartz countertops.

Pluspuu Log Cabins

Using the latest innovations in Finnish woodworking, the Pluspuu Log Cabins give the traditional mountain home a modern revise. The collection includes ten models, ranging from single to four bedrooms plans. Each home is well equipped for a holiday retreat with saunas, roof decks, outdoor kitchens, covered terraces, and panoramic windows or can be converted to a primary residence. The houses are expertly constructed in Finland by Ollikaisen Hirsirakenne Oy using a combination of a non-settling log system and a column and beam structure, then are installed on-site by an in-house crew. All of the designs are completely customizable or, for the overly particular, whip up a drawing and they'll build a home to your exact specifications.

Smoke-Lyster House

Designed in the mid-Seventies for a mathematics professor, the Smoke-Lyster House uses a hexagonal layout to maximize both space and the views. Offering quick access to Laguna Beach, the two bedroom, two bathroom home sits on a 1/4 acre site, and was built with a mix of materials — including pebble-seeded concrete, redwood, cedar, Douglas fir, Franciscan tile, and raw concrete — that give it a unique character. A wall of glass encases the main living and dining area and opens up a vista that stretches from Dana Point to the south to the Catalina Islands to the west.

Photos: Unique California Property

Bugeilyn Moor 1,040-Acre Welsh Countryside

Lakes. Streams. Mountains. Wildlife. The Bugeilyn Moor 1,040-Acre Welsh Countryside offers all that and more. Set in the Pumlumon mountain range on the western side of Great Britain, this spectacular piece of land is home to a large variety of plants and animals, as well as a derelict shooting lodge and a 45-acre lake. Whether you want to do some hunting, bird-watching, or just get away from civilization for awhile, it's a fantastic spot to do it.

Photos: Baileys and Partners

The Police Building

Set in the former NYPD gym, The Police Building is a fantastic four-bedroom apartment at one of Manhattan's most iconic addresses. Designed by Charles Gwathmey, it measures 6,600 square feet, much of that taken up by the great room. With 25-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings, three skylights, exposed steel trusses, and multiple sitting and dining areas, it's ideal for entertaining large groups. It shares the first floor with a chef-grade kitchen, wine cellar, the master bedroom with dual bathrooms, a sauna, and walk-in closets, and a private terrace. Upstairs lie the rest of the bedrooms, as well as an open library that sits above the master bedroom and looks over the great room below.

Foot's Cay Private Island

Comprised of 20 acres on the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas, Foot's Cay Private Island is an ideal private getaway. Spread across the island are a four-suite main house with professional-grade appliances, limestone floors, and a modern aesthetic, a more traditional three bedroom cottage for guests nearby, and another two bedroom cottage tucked away on the end of the western beach. There's also a tennis court with a cabana, a cut-out limestone harbor, and plenty of pristine white sand. It's also just 30 minutes away from an international airport, making getting to and from the island a breeze.

Ood Mirrored Prefab Rooms

They're meant to be hotel accommodations, but judging by the design and quality of Ood Mirrored Prefab Rooms, they'd make fine getaways as well. The exterior is split between wood panel cladding and mirrored glazing, which provides spectacular views from inside. Steel makes up the roughly 18 square meter structure, which provides room for a custom made bed, desk, chair, sink, toilet, and shower, with functions such as the locks, lights, and temperature controlled remotely via an integrated router. Best of all, it can be installed in as little as eight hours, meaning you can start seeing a return on your investment — whether through guests or relaxation — immediately.

Montana Saloon Ranch

Located on 255 acres of untouched wilderness, the Montana Saloon Ranch gives you resort amenities in a private residence. The main house offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and three fireplaces, while additional housing can be found in the guest house, bunk house, and manager's home. Four-legged guests have their own accommodations on the property's horse barn, arena, tack room, and indoor kennel. Although it's just 50 minutes from Missoula, there's plenty to keep you occupied with a swimming pond, fishing pond, theater, Finnish sauna cabin, and western-style saloon.

Noyes Brown House

Built in the 1950s in New Canaan, Connecticut, the Noyes Brown House elegantly blends old with the new. Joeb Moore & Partners added a simple metallic extension that mimics the proportions and layout of the original one-story building and added a glass wall to the entryway that provides views of the front courtyard from the stairways. The completed structure stays faithful to the spirit of the original and includes five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a pool with pool house, and an outdoor dining area with fireplace. A fantastic example of mid-century design, updated for modern life.

Photos: Esto / Joeb Moore & Partners

South African Private Game Reserve

Surrounded by 25,000 acres of untouched wilderness, the South African Private Game Reserve is the opportunity to own a piece of the Eastern Cape. The gated residence combines luxury accommodations with traditional safari campsites with its two tented units, consisting of 11 suites with bathrooms and private decks, 13 fireplaces, outdoor fire pit, and infinity swimming pool. Its elevated location overlooks the Bushman's River, providing both incredible views and access to the Indian Ocean. Perhaps the greatest feature is the remote landscapes, offering glimpses of Africa's Big Five game — lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and cape buffalo.

Kasita Micro Home

It's not the size of the house. It's what you put in it. That's the idea behind the Kasita Micro Home. These modern homes measure roughly 12 feet by 32 feet, for a total square footage of 352, yet manage to pack in a real bathroom, kitchen, living area, and queen-sized bed, all without resorting to sleeping in a loft. They filled with high-end fixtures and furnishings from the likes of Delta, Summit, and GE, and thanks to the inclusion of smart home ready products from Nest, Lutron, and Doorbird, you can control everything from the lights to the locks using the included Echo Dot.

Thornbury Castle

Living like a king is usually just an expression. At Thornbury Castle, it's reality. King Henry VIII and his new wife Anne Boleyn stayed in the castle during their honeymoon tour in 1535. At one point it sat unoccupied for over two centuries and had once served as one of Britain's best restaurants. It's now a 28-room hotel and event space, and also includes acres of gardens and vineyards. All of the 28 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, making the property a turn-key business, or, if you're so inclined, a private residence with enough room that you rarely have to sleep in the same room two nights in a row.

Melody Key Private Island Lodge

Comprising 5.24 acres of seclusion just 25 miles from Key West, Melody Key Private Island Lodge represents both an investment opportunity and a chance to get away. Its three-story timber home consists of three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and an open top-floor that holds the kitchen, bar, dining area, lounge, and offers 360-degree views of the ocean. There's a freshwater pool and covered poolside lounging, and the solar system works with the backup generator and desalination system for self-sufficient living. It's currently open to guests as a rental accommodation, but it's up to your whether you'd want to keep the additional revenue stream or have it all to yourself.

Neutra J.M. Roberts House

Coming off a two-year restoration, the Neutra J.M. Roberts House is looking as fresh as its 1955 debut. The southern California residence retains its signature Richard Neutra features — Texas Shellstone entrance, built-in planters, and double-sided fireplace — while receiving some upgrades to the heating and cooling systems. Internally, the home is comprised of four bedrooms and three baths and is filled with midcentury modern touches, including cork tile, original terrazzo flooring, birch paneling, original fixtures, and stainless steel firewood boxes. Situated on 3.5 acres, a kidney-shaped pool and koi pond are surrounded by rows of eucalyptus, pine, and oak trees, and backed by views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Superhouse

Created by architect Magnus Ström and meant to provide superyacht-level luxury on land, the Superhouse is a highly customized, highly limited accommodation. Each one will be tailored to the needs of the owner, taking into account both their personal style and the home's location, be it on a beach near their yacht or a city penthouse. Consultants and partners will be brought in to provide bespoke furnishings, storage systems, and lighting, and each home will have its serial number discreetly hidden in the facade, letting other super-rich houseguests know exactly when you got in line. Limited to just 30 worldwide.

Honomobo Shipping Container Homes

Shipping container conversions can be low-cost, efficient ways to build a home. They can also be overly spartan. Honomobo Shipping Container Homes combine the savings of a traditional container build with a clean, modern aesthetic. They come in several sizes and configurations, from the 208 square foot HO1 to the three-bedroom HO4+, all while offering conveniences like floor-to-ceiling glass, quartz countertops, plank flooring, and spray foam insulation that can combine with a rooftop solar system to drastically reduce your home's energy use.