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This off-grid retreat is quite literally nestled among the treetops in Epworth, Georgia.

Originally the plans called for a fully circular staircase, but the tight spiral was uncomfortable to navigate. Instead, Patnaik split the difference, installing folded wood steps as the first half of the staircase, leading to a platform that then transitions to the spiral.

The four-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom family home has an enviable beachfront location on Escondido Beach—and even the bathrooms open up to the impressive views.

Toronto architect Gregory Neudorf creates a pristine and practical 400-square-foot dwelling with nautical storage below deck.