![]() This slightly eccentric house is topped by a roof that doesn’t meet any architect’s straight lines.įound in Cynefin, the quirkiness of this roof, with its asymmetric lines, put it firmly into the unusual roofs category.ĭon’t worry, you’re not losing your eyesight – the roof really does follow that line! Not only do these houses in Crabtree Place in London feature grass covered roofs, but they are also home to several nesting boxes for birds. Martello Tower House at Bawdsey sports a roof with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.īuilt from an old fort, this home has been cleverly designed in conjunction with heritage organisations, to make the most of what is on offer. The parasol domed roof, when lit up at night, has the feel of a flying saucer rising out of the mist.ĭon’t be fooled aliens haven’t yet landed in Suffolk.įancy having a pineapple sitting on top of your home? The Pineapple House at Dunmore has just that.īuilt to pay homage to the humble pineapple and its natural ability to last, it features architecture and masonry of an exceptional standard.Ī fresh pineapple may not last as long as this unusual roof, but it’s certainly as exquisite.Įco-friendly roofs are appearing more often these days, but this development deserves a mention in our list due to the secondary housing you’ll find on top. Now it is an interesting folly with different symbolisms. First appearing in 1986, it is originally put in place to commemorate the use of atomic weaponry on Nakasaki. How many people can boast a shark sticking out of their roof? Not many, I bet, even in Australia!įor this strange spectacle head to Headington near Oxford and feast your eyes on what can only be a one-off. Take a look at some of the most unusual roofs we found across the UK – can your roof compete with these? A Shark’s Tail The crowning glory to your home just has to be your roof – but some homes have taken this a step further than others!
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