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Here we have a 2008 home in Santa Fe, NM that has such unparalleled views, that it's been likened to being on a hot air balloon being circled by hawks. It has 1bd, 1ba, 1.208 sq ft, $795k. To get to the house, there are 500 rugged "stairs." That thing beside them may be a transport system for groceries, etc.

So, here we are at the top, and it looks like there's a pully system.

The outer walls are glass and I wonder why they did that if there are hawks and other birds that could fly into them.

It's cute in here. I have to wonder how they got all of this stuff up here and if it comes furnished.

A swinging bed faces the glass walls. I don't see a separate bedroom, so it's like a studio.

It's has such a cozy feel to it.

Wow, who lugged the heavy appliances and cast iron stove up here? The kitchen's cute. Look like IKEA.

There's plenty of room for a table and chairs in the dining area.

In this corner across the house there's another bed.

The bathroom has a washer/dryer in it, and a partial tile, partial rock shower.

The deck has a canopy for shade.

The yard looks kind of scrubby. There's what looks like a canvas fence around it, and a hot tub.

Wow, it's a long way down. This thing must be some sort of transport.

There's a garage at the bottom of the mountain.

I don't know who comes down all those stairs to sit on this patio.

The house looks nice all lit up at night.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/41-Ridge-Rd-Santa-Fe-NM-87505/87885005_zpid/

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1932 fairy tale house in Berkeley, CA has 3bds, 4ba, 3,126 sq ft, $1.950m. Look at how cute and hobbity it is.

Entrance hall with a lovely winding staircase, niche and arched doorways. Look at the stone flooring.

Cozy living room in front of a big rounded fireplace. Beautiful high-pitched ceiling, built-in bookshelves and windows.

Look at how cute this little pass-thru is w/the little shutters and built-in cabinet.

The dining room is in the rounded area we saw outside. Look at the ceiling!

Plus, it has doors to the patio.

Cute galley kitchen. Look at the wrought iron on the little serving window.

Look at the door on the pantry.

On the 2nd fl., the primary bedroom is so large and has a reading corner.

Beautiful views from the windows.

Nice en-suite.

Plus, the closet fits a washer/dryer.

The bedroom across the hall is beautiful, too. Look at the alcove.

The en-suite has a brick shower with a wood floor.

Even the smallest bedroom is large and has built-ins.

Going to the lower level. There's a bench in that turret.

This art is sculpted right into the wall.

Beautiful family room. Look at the little opening in the wall.

The sun room makes a great art studio with all the natural light.

There's a laundry room down here, too.

Plus a toilet and a shower.

And, a large room with a kitchenette.

Garage behind the house.

Beautiful gardens on the 4,356 sq ft lot.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1500-Le-Roy-Ave-Berkeley-CA-94708/24839965_zpid/

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Wow. Can you imagine?

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This 1890 Victorian in Superior, WI was sent in by mildly-salted. The 5bd, 2ba, 9,147 sq ft home has been renovated and updated, and is listed for $549k. Normally, I wouldn't post it, but we like to discuss what we like and dislike in these renovated homes, so here it is.

Okay, there's a large entrance hall, and it looks completely intact, but it's been completely painted white and they put in new light wood flooring. The stairs have been painted deep gray and the red door ties in. What do you think? Original, yet light and bright, or a fail?

Would adding color help? I just noticed the X's on the floor. That's odd inlaid.

In the sitting room, the pocket doors are intact, but all the molding is painted white, the floor is painted deep gray, and I hate the gray/green walls. There's a fireplace back there, painted white, also.

Looks like they made this a game table, and the fireplace isn't original.

In the dining room they put in a darker wood floor, put up some very pale wallpaper, and painted the coffered ceiling, wainscoting, and built-in, white. The kitchen has open windows to the dining room.

They've got different flooring all over the house. The butler's pantry is painted black and has new modern handles with a marble counter and stone backsplash.

The kitchen is all white with brown counters and backsplash. Look at the square open boxes in the soffit on the right. It's very modern.

And, it has an eat-in area with a recessed desk. I wonder if a designer did this house. The windows look very modern, also.

They made a shower/laundry room in here.

The stained glass window on the landing is intact. The did a modern chandelier with a faux medallion and painted the floors. Now, it looks like the wall color switched to pale beige or creamy off-white. I'm sure that this new color scheme is much brighter and cheery than it was, originally.

Gray bedroom with a new fireplace surround.

This vanity is nice. I can't believe that they left the doors brown.

This room has a remodeled en-suite, but it's the only bath for the whole floor.

Bedrooms #2, 3, 4, & 5. Some are very small, some have a few remaining interesting architectural features.

The attic is a nicely finished space.

Nice yard with a patio in front of a large shed.

The corner lot is 9,147 sq ft.

It's just a couple of blocks from Lake Superior.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1202-E-4th-St-Superior-WI-54880/79384366_zpid/

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OP says: "May I present the stairs to my attic bedroom that I fell down and sprained my ankle."

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At first I was confused. I'd posted this NYC condo over a year ago and it hasn't sold. But, then I realized what the realtor did- this is a photoshopped version of what it COULD look like. The 5bd, 5ba, 4,076 sq ft apt. is priced at $8.75m, but this is not what it really looks like.

This is what the new owner would be buying. As far as I'm concerned it's cool, but I guess this is why it hasn't sold. So, let's go on and compare the real thing to the realtor's desperate vision, hoping to sell it.

The large living room looking all white and gray.

And, the large living room as it is. But, the carpet- it's like art. I bet it was expensive. And, I love the interesting light fixture.

In the realtor's vision, a built-in bookshelf appears in the corner and there are draperies. The carpet is gone, in favor of a new wood floor and area rugs.

No curtains, the carpet pattern changes, which is cool. I would probably repaint a brighter color, the walls need a refresh.

This is how the dining room could look. I'm surprised that they kept the built-in corner table. Another built-in shelf, too.

The carpet continues around to the dining room. The place does need painting, the walls look worn.

The kitchen would look like this with a total gut.

Because this is the current kitchen. Check out the floor. Love the Playboy bunny stool. And, look at the cool lights going around the ceiling, that the realtor removed.

The new primary bedroom. It's a nice big room, isn't it?

This is the bedroom now. It's looking a little tired and needs refreshing.

The realtor didn't change the delightful child's room. Look at the colorful little loft above the bed.

This bath, however, is a different story. This is how it could look.

And, this is how it looks now. Lots of mosaics.

They didn't alter this bath. (There are 5). The little pink sink is cute and the blue tile isn't too bad to leave alone.

This is considered an amazing view in Manhattan.

I think I can see NJ.

So, the new owner will have what they call a million dollar view.

It's a huge apt. , which is why it's so expensive. But, a buyer would have to consider the extra cost of remodeling it.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/188-E-76th-St-FLOOR-29-New-York-NY-10021/440605442_zpid/

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1929 condo in the very wealthy town of Red Bank, NJ. It's got 3bds, 3ba, 4,950 sq ft, $1.325m + $3,200mo. HOA. I wish I could afford it- it's beautiful. Take a look.

Romantic loggia.

A glass wall in this entrance room (with a bar) has a beautiful view of the loggia.

What a wonderful place to entertain.

And, from that room, you walk thru this area.

Make a right and a double staircase takes you down to the living area.

There's another stairscase at the other end of this sitting room.

Doors next to the fireplace open to the conservatory.

What a huge conservatory.

The conservatory opens to a lovely garden.

It has a huge dining room. You can have an event in here, it's so big.

The kitchen opens to a sun room for everyday dining.

The kitchen's very roomy, but I'm not sure about the cabinetry and I'm certainly disappointed in the appliances.

I think that this is a home office b/c that piece looks like an antique pull down desk.

Across from the little office there's a bath. Maybe it was meant to be a small bedroom.

This sitting room has a castle-like look and there's a library behind the fireplace.

And, this looks like a den. These rooms are off the entry hall.

In the primary bedroom, a mirror that looks like it's a built-in closet, gives the illusion of a larger room.

Here's a cute room.

Pretty, vintage, bath.

These stairs go up to a cool attic with plenty of storage.

There's a patio off the loggia.

This is Unit C, but it's really a standalone building.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/310-Cooper-Rd-C-Red-Bank-NJ-07701/352312584_zpid/?

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Dang, they're asking $1.6m for this normal looking home in Hickory, NC. It looks like a nice French house from outside. But, the interior of the 3bd, 6ba, 5,346 sq ft home is being called "artistic." Take a look.

It has a beautiful location near Rhodhiss Lake.

From the front entrance go straight thru to the gigantic great room. It's "safety orange," as you can see. It has a gold-ish fireplace that soars 2 stories up to ceiling, plus, a Juliet balcony.

Also, from the main hall, you can enter the dining room. Look at the eerie red glow coming from the built-in china cabinets.

Next there's the kitchen/family room. The carpet is blue and so wavy, it looks like you're in the ocean (they didn't have it stretched). Above, there's a balcony/hall and an open lofted space.

It looks like you can go out on the balcony - it looks like there's a door.

There's another 2 story fireplace and the area under the chandelier is for an everyday dining. Too bad there's a carpet, though.

The kitchen looks nice, but this is an estate, and this kitchen looks like it would be in a condo.

Imagine how guests will like the powder room with the big leaded glass windows, so passersby can see them pee. Nice sink, though.

Large main floor bedroom has a door to a patio and what looks like French doors to a balcony.

Look at how fancy the tile is in the en-suite. And, the matching windows. Look at the triangle support to hold onto as you step into the tub.

Small walk-in closet.

On the 2nd fl. there's a gigantic bedroom. Look at that - it's the balcony that you see from downstairs.

Small 3pc. en-suite.

And, it has a huge closet.

Two more bedrooms. Very large with fireplaces and sliders to the patio.

The home has lots of small 3pc. baths.

6 car garage.

The terrace, patio and garden behind the house.

The covered patio has a fireplace. and fans. I don't know, I wouldn't pay $1.6m for it.

2.72 Acre lot, the home is surrounded by trees.

Photo of the lake bank.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3149-Laurel-Ridge-Rd-NW-Hickory-NC-28601/71958677_zpid/

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