Out Of Eygpt: Inside The World’s Most Peculiar Pyramid Homes

Peculiar pyramid homes around the world

If living in four square walls is just too ordinary for you, then these quirky pyramid homes are sure to leave you inspired. 

With their dramatic façades, soaring ceilings, and characterful interiors, these trigonometric architectural triumphs will make you think outside the box.

Click or scroll on to step inside these pharaoh-ready houses...

Pocono Pyramid, Pennsylvania, USA

Spacious, imposing, and entirely unusual, Pocono Pyramid can be found in Hamlin, Pennsylvania, on a leafy woodland plot.

Savvy HGTV fans might recognize the building from Ugliest House In America, in which comedian Retta traveled across the USA to tour properties nominated by their owners as the most unsightly in the country.

Pocono Pyramid, Pennsylvania, USA

Whether you think the property is ugly or not, there's no denying it's bold! With its angular exterior, black finish, and symmetrical windows, it has the look of a Star Wars spacecraft.

The home can be accessed thanks to a wooden staircase that leads from the ground to the elevated front door.

Pocono Pyramid, Pennsylvania, USA

Inside, the home is surprisingly modern and light-filled, with spacious rooms and soaring ceilings – this one, in the living room, extends 60 feet to the peak of the pyramid.

Roof windows at the top of the roof allow plenty of sunshine to filter inside.

Pocono Pyramid, Pennsylvania, USA

Thanks to a recent renovation, the pyramid-shaped home blends mid-century modern design with the latest additions, including a 12-seater movie theater and an arcade kitted out with retro games.

Pocono Pyramid, Pennsylvania, USA

The home also offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large kitchen, a dining area, and a snug. Amazingly, there are also four balconies, from which lucky visitors can soak up amazing rural views.

What’s more, the local community provides access to lakes, beaches, a ski lift, golf course, gym, tennis, and basketball courts, barbecue areas and even an art center.

Snowy Mountains retreat, NSW, Australia

Nestled in the heart of Australia’s Snowy Mountains, close to the township of Adaminaby, this unique holiday home offers both stunning scenery and a quirky place to rest your head.

Snowy Mountains retreat, NSW, Australia

The property is set on 40 acres of alpine Australian bushlands, dotted with flowering wildflower-style gardens.

The unusual building was hand built by the current owners’ grandparents in the 1990s, so it is entirely one-of-a-kind. Well, aside from the identical pyramid home that lies a short distance away – that’s right, there are two!

Snowy Mountains retreat, NSW, Australia

The self-contained homes were crafted from timber and clad in durable corrugated metal that helps any rain slide right off.

There are also hand-cut slate tiles decorating the entrances.

Snowy Mountains retreat, NSW, Australia

As for the interiors, the homes are cosy and compact, with an open-plan living space, kitchen, and dining area. They each have one bedroom and one bathroom, too.

Each space is decorated with exposed timber, artwork, and hand-crafted elements.

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Snowy Mountains retreat, NSW, Australia

Plus, the pad is situated at the base of the region’s ski fields, so lucky guests can spend the winter months hitting the slopes.

The area comes to life in spring and summer with flowers and wildlife and is perfect for hiking and outdoor adventures. Fancy spending the night here? The property is available to rent on Airbnb.

"Super funky" pyramid house, Texas, USA

This slightly odd and mysterious home lies in Fort Davis, Texas, and was previously for sale with Pauly Presley Realty for a mere $80,000.

The pyramid pad was described by the listing agents as "super funky" and we can't help but agree!

"Super funky" pyramid house, Texas, USA

The ultra-unique property lies on half-an-acre of land, but the stores, restaurants, and local amenities of historic Fort Davis are within easy walking distance.

"Super funky" pyramid house, Texas, USA

The pyramid house was constructed in 1986 and spans just 2,116 square feet, but with its ample exterior land, there's definitely room here for expansion.

"Super funky" pyramid house, Texas, USA

Sadly, we can't step inside as there are no interior images available, but we're guessing the house covers a single floor. It boasts one bedroom and one bathroom, and no doubt a kitchen and living room, too.

"Super funky" pyramid house, Texas, USA

Again, we don't know what condition the house is in, but it does look like it could do with a fair amount of renovation work.

The Legendary Pyramid House, New York, USA

Spectacular and surreal in equal measure, this one-of-a-kind home is undeniably impressive, not least because of its location on one of the most exclusive strips of sand in America.

Known as The Legendary Pyramid House, the property lies moments from Great South Beach, on sought-after Fire Island, just off the shoreline of Long Island, New York.

The Legendary Pyramid House, New York, USA

Described by the former listing agents, Brown Harris Stevens, as an “undisputed architectural masterpiece,” the pyramid home was designed in 1961 by Argentinean architect Julio Kaufman.

Then, four decades later in 2006, it was purchased by novelist and playwright Paul Rudnick, who hired architect Hal Hayes to modernize and enlarge the unique home.

The Legendary Pyramid House, New York, USA

The result? Well, this pad is now undeniably a dream home. As well as offering unobstructed views across the Fire Island National Seashore outside, the angular property also benefits from 2,100 square feet of inside space, sprawling living rooms, and plenty of mid-century modern charm.

At the heart of the home is a great room, complete with a lounge, kitchen, and dining area, with a vaulted timber ceiling and a wall of glass that frames the view.

The Legendary Pyramid House, New York, USA

There are two bathrooms and three bedrooms, but the enormous master suite is by far the home’s finest. This is the ultimate private sanctuary, equipped with a dressing room, private study, and ensuite with a glass roof.

Everywhere you look you’ll spot amazing interior design elements, such as hardwood floors, pine-clad walls, bespoke fireplaces, rich blue designer tiles, and opaque sliding glass walls that enable the home’s open and flexible floor plan.

The Legendary Pyramid House, New York, USA

Outside, things are just as enticing. There’s a swimming pool, multiple decks for soaking up the sun, and three unique cabana buildings with pyramid roofs.

These house two guest bedrooms and a shower room; perfect for after the beach. The mesmerising home was up for grabs in March 2023 for a cool $6.5 million but is now available to rent on Airbnb.

Lakeside pyramid, Sysmä, Finland

This wonderful wooden home, with its pyramid roof, lies on the shoreline of Lake Päijänne, in the Municipality of Sysmä, Finland.

It was designed by Void Architecture in 2017, who described the place as a "fully glazed nature observatory."

Lakeside pyramid, Sysmä, Finland

Based on a square footprint with simple geometry, the angular house measures 1,345 square feet and boasts a unique interior with double-height ceilings, 32-foot-long windows, and plenty of exposed natural materials, namely timber.

Lakeside pyramid, Sysmä, Finland

Spread across two floors, the property features a large living room, a dining space, and a stylish kitchen, where those spectacular windows continue to afford breathtaking views of the surrounding woodland landscape.

Lakeside pyramid, Sysmä, Finland

Natural light floods down from the home's fully-glazed observatory that sits at the top of the building. From here, it's possible to enjoy unobstructed views of the lake.

Other interesting architectural details include the property's modern fireplaces and spiral staircase, which leads out to a balcony that surrounds the whole building.

Lakeside pyramid, Sysmä, Finland

On the first floor, there’s a guest bedroom, sauna, and two bathrooms. The house is kitted out with smart home tech, too, which controls access, heating, and lighting.

Plus, the home's sloping walls and roof were designed to fully insulate the occupant against the harsh Finnish winters, making this pad clever as well as stunning.

Pyramid art gallery, Kristiansand, Norway

Artist Birte Lohne lives and works in this beautiful three-story pyramid house near the city of Kristiansand, on the southern tip of Norway.

On selected dates throughout the year, she opens up her home to visitors who get to see her artwork and explore her amazing house in person.

Pyramid art gallery, Kristiansand, Norway

The house was built in the 1980s and Birte has lived there with her family since 2010. Its unusual interior has proved to be a perfect place to display her paintings, despite the sloping walls.

This bright, modern living area has been furnished with comfortable leather chairs and electric blue accents, while Birte's artwork takes center stage.

Pyramid art gallery, Kristiansand, Norway

Birte had to get creative in order to hang some of her paintings, as the structure of the building presented her with some logistical problems.

Some of the walls are only 2.9 feet high before the ceiling starts to slope inwards, while other sections are just over 26 feet high.

Pyramid art gallery, Kristiansand, Norway

There’s a double-height kitchen overlooked by one of the upper rooms. A lovely chandelier and wall sculpture add to the view as you look up.

Leading off the kitchen is a TV room with more paintings and sculptures.

Pyramid art gallery, Kristiansand, Norway

Large skylights are a practical solution to the problem of glazing a pyramid house. This bright bedroom still feels cozy thanks to the snug bed blanket, wood-clad walls, and pretty fairy lights.

Pyramid villa, Sardinia, Italy

This stunning waterfront villa is positioned in the resort of Costa Smeralda, on the Italian island of Sardinia.

As well as boasting a truly unusual exterior, the pad also looks out onto the beach of Marinella and benefits from beautiful sea views from almost every window.

Pyramid villa, Sardinia, Italy

Set within sprawling gardens, the quirky home is laid out over three floors, with five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and six bathrooms. It also comes complete with two swimming pools, both with solariums.

Plus, there are plenty of other features to help lucky guests relax. The villa has its own Turkish bath and sauna and sunbathing decks on each floor, all of which overlook the incredible Italian countryside.

Pyramid villa, Sardinia, Italy

As for the interior, this pyramid house is far from ancient.

The all-white living room is ultra-modern and filled with carefully selected furnishings, thanks to a well-known local interior designer who worked on the project with the homeowner.

Pyramid villa, Sardinia, Italy

Privacy and security are paramount here, too. There are video cameras outside to detect intruders, but there's also a home automation system that lets the occupant control the heating and air conditioning with the touch of a button.

Pyramid villa, Sardinia, Italy

The breathtaking beach house has its own private path leading to beautiful Marinella beach, which sits just 260 feet from the doorstep. 

The village of Porto Rotondo, with its marina, central square, and cafes, is two miles away, too. How's that for convenient?

The pyramid pad was on sale in January 2025 via Savills for an undisclosed sum.

Rural cottage, Laugarvatn, Iceland

What could be better than a unique home located in rural Iceland? Perhaps a pyramid home positioned in the middle of the famous Golden Circle Route.

This amazing property is within touching distance of two of the country’s most iconic natural wonders, The Great Geysir and Gullfoss Falls.

Rural cottage, Laugarvatn, Iceland

The unique vacation retreat was completed in 2010 and was designed to reflect the Icelandic landscape – hence the home’s prominent peaks. 

It’s also surrounded by an ancient lava field, which only adds to its appeal.

Rural cottage, Laugarvatn, Iceland

While the exterior is defined by its pointed roofline and angular glass windows, the interior is pared-back, allowing the surrounding landscape to do all the talking.

Inside, there are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining zone, and an open kitchen.

Rural cottage, Laugarvatn, Iceland

As for architectural details, the pad is full of them. From its sloping walls and soaring ceilings to its tiny alcoves and unique built-ins, this tiny home has bags of personality.

Rural cottage, Laugarvatn, Iceland

The property is also self-sustaining and eco. Geothermal water runs through pipes in the floor, keeping it warm and comfortable all year round.

What's more, all of the water is supplied by a local spring while the electricity is generated by geothermal energy from a nearby power station. That makes this home sustainable as well as striking.

Brüderstraße 60, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

This eye-catching property isn't one house, but many. The apartment building, known as Brüderstraße 60, is located in the town of Marl in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany and features 46 individual homes.

Brüderstraße 60, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The apartment building was constructed in 1965 and is considered the first “hill house” in Europe.

It was apparently built in an attempt to combine a “single-family house’s advantages with a higher housing density.”

Brüderstraße 60, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Known as the Wohnhügel locally, the structure is formed from four connected four-story houses, each accessed by their own staircase at the east side. The buildings are also linked by an underground garage.

With their triangular cross-section, double-pitched roofs, and endless exterior terraces, the apartment buildings are certainly unique.

Brüderstraße 60, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

As you might expect with a triangle, the available floor space decreases from floor to floor. The ground floor extends 138 feet, the first floor is 75 feet, and the third floor measures just 33 feet across.

Brüderstraße 60, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The ground floor flats come with their own garden, while the upper floors have terraces. Each unit benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room that allow for idyllic views and plenty of internal natural light.

We're sure the great pharaohs of Egypt would have approved!

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