Homes come in all shapes and sizes, and while some offer four walls and ordinary interiors, others have been specifically designed to dazzle – and these properties certainly do that. When it comes to pushing boundaries in the world of real estate, these ground-breaking homes are in a league of their own.

From an architectural triumph nestled in the Californian desert to an amazing apartment building shaped like a snake, you've never seen anything quite like these homes before.

Click or scroll on to uncover the secrets of the world's most extraordinary residences...