Semi clad in luxury, this French cottage is a dream home for many.

via homeholic.

“The home rests on a wood-slatted patio overlooking a pool and the town below.  Inside, the home that appears to have few windows is surprisingly bright, as large skylights add to it’s architectural mystique.”

via thecoolist.

fantastic two level single family residence, standing in  a dense grove of pines and hollies with a view of the bay from the top floor.

via dailytonic.

love the open living space immediately linked to the pond.

via thecoolist.

The wooden addition sits above a new wine cellar and extends partly over the pond. The natural, graying wood, the green vegetation and the blue sky and pond create a harmonious balance, accented by the slim vertical lines.

via coolhunter.

The cozy wood fired lofts and separate living pavilion combine in a perfect self sustained retreat. Photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting and solar concious design combine with modern chic and warehouse like solidity of the steel frame construction.

And the view is ok too!

via modern residential design

via plataforma arquitectura

yes… it does have the coolest bathroom.

and i love how it is focused on the private garden.

via arch daily.

i have a long list of outstanding homes to present.

This boathouse on Loch Tay in central Scotland was created over a specially constructed cave which allows a boat to be driven in and tethered to the ceiling before an electric winch hoists it out of the water into mooring position. The living space above includes a kitchenette, shower room and a fold-away bed.

via materialicious.