Unusual Homes and Abodes

Posted by Jennie Temple on Aug 31, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

Unique Buildings That Have Been Converted Into Homes

Have you ever dreamed of living in an unusual home unlike any other? Thanks to a little creativity and a whole lot of work, what’s old is new again with these spectacular home conversions. From former firehouses to built-upon barges, check out these truly unusual residences:

Historic Firehouse — Artists Vincent Valdez and Adriana Corral converted a 1928 fire station located in San Antonio, Texas, into an art studio and loft-style apartment. The former fire station offered the perfect blank canvas for the contemporary artist with its white walls, concrete floors and high ceilings.

Old Water Tower — An 1877 water tower in London, England, was transformed into a luxury home by homeowners Leigh Osbourne and Graham Voce. The 99-foot tall brick structure required significant restoration before it could be converted into the four-bedroom home with an ultra-modern living space on the ground level.

Barge — A 1909 barge used for transporting heavy goods is now afloating home on Södermalm, a district in central Stockholm, Sweden. The 1,600-square foot residence features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living room and a dining room on three levels.

Schoolhouse— This Federal-style schoolhouse was built around 1840 in the Catskills of New York. Unfortunately, pipes burst and the ceiling fell in one week after closing, so homeowners dealt with a complete renovation. After a year of hard work, the schoolhouse was transformed into a colorful and vibrant weekend retreat.