Vive la difference - unusual properties for the new year

Sometimes your standard, run-of-the-mill house just doesn’t cut it.

It could well be those boring brick walls, or those tedious square-shaped windows.

But life doesn’t have to pass you by in a house without turrets and a moat. 

We’ve compiled a list of the most unusual houses for sale in Australia – so if there’s ever a chance to channel your inner eskimo or medieval knight, 2016 could well be it.

437 Ford Road, Priestdale, QLD
$1.89 million

The lower-key exterior of this property belies its impressive, medieval-themed interior. It comes with turrets, a ballroom, and a home theatre with a stage.

3281 Harmony Way, Harcourt, VIC
$520,000

“Stone Haven” is on 6 hectares, with a mature garden and views of Mt Alexander.

16 Whitfield Street, Lancelin, WA 
$350,000

This igloo-shaped, blue home in Lancelin is somewhat of a local landmark, and would make a great holiday home – and conversation piece.

34 Waterloo Crescent, St Kilda, VIC 
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On sale for the first time in 30 years, this timber cottage dates back to the 1850s and has been restored by the current owners.

Lot 35 Merivale, Esperance, WA
Interest from $5 million

“Lazy K” is located 15 kilometres east of Esperance and comes with a full granite replica of Stonehenge, apparently the only life-sized one to be made out of stone. It’s a local landmark and a popular tourist spot.

25 Hoven Drive, Traralgon VIC
$775,000

This custom-built chateau was built with Mt Gambier limestone and has a striking circular turret.

2 Maclean Street, Numeralla NSW
Asking $205,000

Shipping container houses are all the rage, and this property near Cooma is partially constructed using one. It’s well-finished and sits on an established garden.

32 Davos Street, Main Ridge, VIC
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This architect-designed stone dwelling in Main Ridge, Victoria is set on 26 hectares. A building permit and plans to extend to a four bedroom house are included, as well as another studio also located on the property.