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5 Jaw-Dropping Million-Dollar Glass Houses for Sale

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Houses made of glass are perfect for taking in the scenery -- whether it’s beaches or snowy mountains. Just don’t forget that means anyone outside can take in the interior scenery, too.

Here are breathtaking glass houses across the country that you can buy now.

Laguna Beach Sea-Glass Beauty

$12.5 million

This brand-new glass beauty perched on the coast of Laguna Beach lets you take in the timeless view in ultra-modern comfort. A pneumatic circular elevator seamlessly lifts you between the three levels, and vanishing glass door systems allow the sea breeze to pass right through your glass palace.

Frank Gehry’s Gorgeous LA Glass House

$10.495 million

The famed architect has designed this glass house in LA to let in all the sunshine you can handle. In fact, you might need to wear sunscreen in the sunshine-filled main rooms. You’ll definitely want to wear sunscreen to enjoy the outdoor pool and play area Gehry designed, too.

Southern Island Charmer

$2.695 million

This Spring Island glass front home lets you take in all of the Southern charm your heart desires. Views of palm trees, moss and the water at your feet are irresistible. Add in two fully-equipped home offices and you may never leave your glass island retreat.

Transparent Tennessee Abode

$3.5 million

This Tennessee home, about 15 minutes outside of Nashville, is like living in your own 5-level terrarium, surrounded by glass walls and nature. There are 5 wooden acres to keep things private, too, should you wish to enjoy the hot tub au naturel. Just don’t forget the bug spray!

Aspen Snowy See-Through Paradise

$12.9 million

Right in the middle of prime skiing real estate, this glass-front paradise affords the luxury to stay cozy by the fire with a backdrop of falling snow. When the blizzard stops, ski out to the nearly 8 acres bordering Buttermilk Ski area and the Owl Creek Nordic Ski Trail.

Celebrities love glass homes, too. Justin Bieber rented a glass home in Beverly Hills last year that typically goes for $59,000 a month. Then there’s Alicia Keys’ former penthouse in New York. The home, which she had purchased form Lenny Kravitz for $12.75 million, features floor-to-ceiling windows and a floating staircase.