A quirky solar house has gone on the market for £440,000 – but people have been left “dizzy” by its unique design.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom property is located in the town of Sharon in Connecticut, in the US, and has a passive solar design – using sunlight without active mechanical systems such as thermal collectors.
Built back in 1988, the property was designed by architect Charles G Woods – author of several books on solar and natural homes.
The passive solar design means the home’s windows, walls and floors are made to collect, store, reflect and distribute energy from the sun.
The quirky design, which features a series of triangular shapes in the exterior and sloping walls, takes full advantage of the natural light with glass panes and solar panels on the roof.
But Facebook users were divided over whether or not they appreciated the unique look when pictures of the property were shared online – with some viewers left “dizzy”.
One user said: “This gives me a headache. So many lines. Warning, don’t drink and try to navigate this house.”
“I thought the floor plan would help me understand the layout. I’m more confused after looking at it,” another person commented.
Someone else said: “I think all those small, weird angle choppy rooms are exhausting. No thanks.”
“I knew to expect the angles and yet the sheer number of them still surprised me,” added another viewer.
However, other users loved the quirky home.
One fan said: “I love unique homes like this.”
“If I had a down payment right now, I’d honestly be all over that. It needs some updates here and there but overall it’s amazing,” another user added.
The property was previously featured on the front cover of Popular Science Magazine in February 1988.
This comes as a property listing was ridiculed online earlier this week after house hunters spotted that the 'private compact courtyard' out the back isn't much bigger than a 'wooden cell' or 'shower cubicle'.
The one-bedroom house on Pinner Road in Hunter's Bar, Sheffield, has been advertised on Rightmove for £185,000.
Whitehornes Estate agents has described the property as "super quirky".
It claims it's likely to be "incredibly popular" with professional couples.
However, the listing has proved popular online for other reasons.
The outdoor area, which is a small, decked area, has been commented on by social media users who found the space to be rather "claustrophobic".
However, not everyone disliked the space as some saw the appeal - claiming it would make a great low-maintenance outdoor space.
