5 Glorious Glass Houses to Take Full Advantage of Daylight Saving Time
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Those of us who like our sunlight hours to extend into the evening will appreciate the upcoming transition to daylight saving time—as well as houses that take full advantage of it.
We’ve found five gorgeous glass houses that look out on some of the most glorious landscapes in the country: the mountains around Sundance, scenic Lake Placid, and the Mojave Desert’s Joshua Tree, just to name a few highlights.
Now you won’t want to be throwing stones if you live in any of these glass houses, because they’re all multimillion-dollar investments. Great views rarely come cheap, after all.
But if you’re looking for a home that lets sunlight in and gives you almost unlimited opportunities to gaze out, one of these places could be just the ticket.
Feel free to stay up later, enjoy the extra hour of sunlight, and take a look.
911 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA
Price: $2,489,000
Marvelous midcentury: Architect J.W. Putnam designed this “bridge house,” which draws in vast quantities of sunshine through massive glass walls and sliding glass doors.
This beautifully preserved home, which was built in 1955, is surrounded by lush foliage and sits right above a brook. The setting seems like the middle of a forest.
There are three bedrooms and two baths in this 2,267-square-foot home featuring an open floor plan. It has a stylish kitchen and a wraparound balcony, which can be accessed from all the bedrooms. There’s also a private office, which could be converted into an in-law unit.
The half-acre property includes gardens and woodland paths. It’s hard to believe it’s only a few minutes away from Pasadena attractions such as the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum, and the Huntington Library.
Pasadena, CARealtor.com
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2788 E Stewart Rd, Sundance, UT
Price: $7,250,000
Shining chalet: This is the famous glass house at the Sundance Mountain Resort. The property offers ski-in, ski-out access to the recreational paradise formerly owned by movie star and film festival founder Robert Redford.
The home features spectacular views of forests, valleys, and the stately Mount Timpanogos. The natural setting is gorgeous year-round.
Constructed from wood and stone in 2o03, the elevated lodge offers 3,476 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a well-equipped kitchen. Note that Sundance Resort’s award-winning restaurants are just a schuss away.
Sundance, UTRealtor.com
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3320 Bohicket Rd, Johns Island, SC
Price: $3,495,000
Waterfront wonderland: This 8-acre compound is anchored by an eco-friendly home constructed from recycled concrete, steel, and glass. It features unobstructed views of the marshes and the river beyond.
The property includes the four-bedroom, 3.5-bath main house’ a 680-square-foot guesthouse; a 900-square-foot shop and garage; raised garden beds; and a dock that leads to the water.
According to the listing, a great deal of the furniture is built right in, so you won’t have to stress about decor choices.
This place was built to last: It’s resistant to fire and flooding, and the windows are impact rated. In fact, the entire house is rated to withstand 150 mph winds.
Johns Island, SCRealtor.com
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276/296 Buck Island 2B Picnic Pt, Lake Placid, NY
Price: $2,495,000
Sporty and unspoiled: Sitting at the tip of Trout Point on Lake Placid, this magical lodge will make you feel like you’re hovering over one of New York’s most beautiful lakes. And in essence, you are, because there are two covered boat slips on the lower level of the 2,285-square-foot main house.
The property also includes a waterfront teahouse with views, a bedroom, and a bath. The main house was built in 1961 and recently renovated. It has three bedrooms and three baths. The beautiful furniture in both structures is included in the sale price.
The 1.8-acre lot couldn’t be more spectacular. It features blazing foliage in the fall, snowy vistas in the winter, and gorgeous greenery in the spring and summer.
Located in the Adirondacks, Lake Placid has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and international Iron Man competitions are held there as well.
Lake Placid, NYRealtor.com
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Uphill Rd, Joshua Tree, CA
Price: $18,000,000
Miraculously mirrored: This spectacular dwelling known as the Invisible House was created by film producer Chris Hanley and Frank Gehry collaborator Tomas Osiski. Featuring a mirrored exterior, it was designed to disappear into the desert landscape.
Accompanied by 67 acres, the giant shoebox-shaped dwelling spans 5,470 square feet. It offers three bedrooms and four baths. One of its most arresting features is the 100-foot, solar-heated swimming pool, which runs inside along the west wall.
Naturally, this remarkable desert house is equipped with smart home features, including 92 solar panels storing energy in three Tesla batteries. There’s also a Halo water filtration system and HEPA filters to eliminate dust, bacteria, and viruses from the air.
The property is bordered by Federal National Park land and a tortoise reserve.
Joshua Tree, CARealtor.com
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