Cliff side mansion

Modern cliffside house with beach

For centuries, home builders have been drawn to sites on mountaintops, craggy coastlines, and rock islands to take advantage of the climate, natural resources, and dramatic scenery. Although houses built on cliffs might appear to be precariously perched, a good architect will ensure that sound engineering practices keep the structure firmly planted on solid ground. Here are our favorite cliffside dwellings with the most enjoyable views!

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On the edge

A beautiful house on a cliff, conceptualized by architect Danny Wang ~.~

Built in 2000 into a large outcropping of rock on Bear Mountain, the home - which is located in Evergreen, Colorado - sits on the side of a cliff, with part of it hanging off the edge.

#MansionMonday Inspired by a Picasso painting, this Australia cliff-side mansion is elegant and entirely unique in its architecture.

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Good news, folks: Jay Z and Beyoncé, who were previously renting a Malibu house (monthly rent: $400,000 per month) have finally scraped up enough cash to become L.A. homeowners! They've snagged a nice little 30,000-square-foot house in Bel Air for a reported $90 million. Images are scarce as the architect