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The concrete basin captures water after it is harnessed by a Pelton wheel for hydroelectric power. It also is a place for the outdoorsy couple to rinse off a bit of dirt before entering their new home.

The "transparent veranda" allows natural light to penetrate the building’s interior and connects the living areas to the exterior courtyards.

Built in the ’50s by a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, the post-and-beam had fallen into disrepair before Vigil Design restored its kitchen, finishes, and utilities.

Architect George Mastny’s personal residence celebrates its forested site with skylights, extensive glazing, and a full-length screened deck.

A light-filled extension by Tom Turner Architects nods to the history and craft of a 17th-century home.

The meticulously maintained Bel Air home is a midcentury time capsule that still stands true to the architect’s vision.

Over $25,000 dollars worth of fruit and nut trees grow on the property.

The eccentric exterior of the Whale House in Santa Barbara, California, which was previously featured on Zillow Gone Wild.