Mind-Boggling Vermont Home With a ‘Floating Deck’ and ‘Distinct Lack of Walls’ Is Listed for Under $500K

An extraordinary home that is as much a optical illusion as it is a private residence has come on the market on the edge of Vermont's Mad River—where it is offering a somewhat "mad" opportunity to live inside a true work of art.The property, which is the work of architect John Connell, founder of the Yestermorrow Design/Build School, is part of a community of homes that were built to "address the challenges of housing in the 21st Century," according to its listing. Located in Waitsfield, VT, the two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom abode is on the market for $495,000.Overlooking the Mad River, the two-bedroom multilevel home boasts 1,594 square feet of quirky living space with geometrically shaped windows, skylights, and vaulted ceilings. These eye-popping features have helped the home angle its way to the top of the week's most popular homes list.Jaw-dropping highlights found throughout the open floor plan include a curved bridge accessed by an open staircase, which leads to a loft overlooking the main living area. The kitchen is equipped with dimensional cabinetry, and the primary suite has access to a cantilevered deck designed like it's "floating in mid-air."Built in 1990, the home is the...