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The 10 Coolest Houses of 2009
#1: Aquatic Abode
Manalapan, Fla.
This luxurious home takes waterfront living to a whole new level. Not only is it located on the South Florida coast, but it also boasts incredible water features that bring the ocean indoors. A glass "water floor" with hand-painted tiles, an arched aquarium wet bar and multiple indoor "water walls" make this home feel like one with the water.
When you feel like getting back on dry land, check out the home's movie theater,fitness,studio and wine cellar.

#2:Adobe Castle ,Powered by the sun
Taos, N.M.
Castles aren't all about moats and dragons: This desert castle is made of adobe and powered by solar panels and wind energy. While the castle might break all the storybook rules, it's still worthy of royalty. The home has Craftsman details throughout, from the handmade, tin-punch cabinets in the kitchen to the custom tile artwork in the doorways. There's also an amazing post-and-beam ceiling and a tile floor throughout the home.
The castle can be entirely run on alternative energy. Solar panels and a wind generator power the house, and a grey water system provides sustenance for the desert garden.

#3:Real Estate HeavenSan Francisco, Calif.
Thanks to some divine intervention (or perhaps just a whole lot of rigorous remodeling), the formerly condemned Golden Gate Lutheran Church is now one of the most heavenly single-family homes in San Francisco. Many of the original details were left intact, such as the sanctuary with soaring, hand-painted ceilings and arched stained glass windows.
But don't worry -- you won't be living in the dark ages in this Gothic-style home. There are plenty of up-to-the-minute features, including a new chef's kitchen and a luxurious marble master bath.

#4: Decks and the City
New York, N.Y.
If you're looking for the fabulous New York City lifestyle portrayed on TV and in the movies, look no further than this Upper West Side penthouse mansion. Shake up a cosmopolitan and step onto the 4,400-square-foot wraparound terrace from any major room to admire sweeping views of the city. Or you can take a dip in the heated pool, enclosed with removable glass panels so you can use it year round.The inside of this home is just as glamorous as the outside, featuring an elegant granite staircase, an onyx powder bath and a formal dining room.

#5: Immortality HouseEast Hampton, N.Y.
Can your home prolong your life? According to artists Arakawa and Madeline Gins, it can.
The couple theorizes that one reason people die is because they live in spaces that are too comfortable. Therefore, they designed a home meant to leave its occupants disoriented and challenged. Rooms are situated far apart, walls are splashed with kaleidoscopic colors, and bumpy, undulating floors make getting from room to room a challenge. And let's hope you're not a very private person, because none of the rooms have doors -- not even the bathroom. These features are meant to prolong life by stimulating the mind and body.

#6: Life's a BeachAtlantic Beach, Fla.
If Frodo Baggins ever decides to buy a vacation beach house, have we got the place for him.Built in 1975 by renowned architect William Morgan, this unique home is actually built into an oceanfront sand dune. If you don't mind the added home maintenance of mowing your roof, you can own two cozy duplexes, each with one bedroom and one bathroom. In the back of each unit, a large window provides a spectacular view of the beach.

#7: Live in a LighthouseCornwall on Hudson, N.Y.
With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private mountaintop setting overlooking the Hudson River, this New York home offers great scenery from any room. But climb up the four-story floating staircase, and you'll find a view that outdoes the others. The home's observation deck -- a glass-enclosed replica of a lighthouse's lantern room -- provides unbelievable panoramic views.
If you have any free time between stargazing and admiring the river, check out the home's custom-designed fireplace and other great features.

#8: Home Sweet HomeBarefoot Beach, Fla.
Don't you hate it when you're desperate for dessert, but nothing in your kitchen will quite satisfy your sweet tooth? You'll never have that problem again in this Florida home, where a visit to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor simply takes a walk downstairs. Have a seat at one of the chrome barstools and enjoy a cone of strawberry soft serve (to match the home's bright-pink exterior).
Once you've had your fill of ice cream, you can check out the home's other amazing features, including a theater, a game room, a gym and a 360-degree observatory with a computerized telescope.

#9: California FortressLos Angeles, Calif.
Who knew security could be so stylish? Towering above Sunset Plaza, this luxurious L.A. residence has been called "one of the safest homes in the world." The modern-day fortress features two panic rooms, extensive surveillance and an emergency helicopter landing pad. The home was created by Al V. Corbi, a prominent designer of security systems for individuals, corporations and governments worldwide.
Inside these well-protected walls, you'll find all the luxuries you could ever ask for, including a theater, a gourmet kitchen and a rooftop patio.

#10: Lap of LuxuryBoston, Mass.
Aquatic meets opulent in this Boston mansion, where you can do the backstroke in style from a heated rooftop lap pool. Even cooler is the pool's "infinity edge," which makes the end of the pool appear to merge with the landscaping and the awesome views of the Public Garden.
If your skin starts to get pruny, take a break from the water and check out the media room, the library or any of the plethora of luxurious features in this home.