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The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes
Dear Kay,
What with my longstanding interest in pretend-shopping for houses on the internet, I don’t know how I could have possibly missed this Netflix series, an import from the BBC.
The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes is just a bunch of house tours by our hosts, “property enthusiast” Caroline Quentin and Piers Taylor, an architect.
But what houses they are.
Who are these people with the moving walls, the second swimming pools, and the completely wacky house designs? We mercifully don’t have to meet them. But we do get to wander through their houses, an assortment of whimsy, despicably conspicuous consumption, and on occasion, great beauty.
Thanks to our media and events coordinator Janet Berka for the heads up on this. Janet is a consistently excellent source of binges. This is going to level up my Insomnia Real Estate wandering, for sure.
Love,
Ann
Actually, you do meet the owners, at the end of each episode 🙂
Thank you for the heads up! I’ve been grazing these like real estate listings—part of pretend-shopping for real estate is trying to see as many houses as I can. One conclusion so far: more swimming pools. I’m thinking I need at least three …
I love this series! I just watched an episode last night! Piers Taylor’s enthusiasm for the unique designs and Caroline Quentin’s absolute joy make this a very entertaining series.
I guess one day I may have to break down and sign up for Netflix.
Love, love, love this series. Caroline and Piers are the perfect duo to explore extraordinary homes throughout the world.
I want more seasons. I love this show.
Despite the fact that I’m on the MLS daily for my job, it sure is nice to view homes where a pesky budget isn’t in the way. Thanks for the heads up. I can’t wait to watch after an afternoon of open houses!
Thanks for the recommendation! We’ll be watching this tonight, not a football fan and Sanditon is pretty boring.
Ann, that series is wonderful. We are hooked, hubs and I. I couldn’t knit though, it was too engrossing. What a wonderful way to see the world. I love that Caroline Quentin goes thru the house like you or I would, and snoops a bit to find out where the real living goes on. It is a fabulous show! So thanks again.
What I liked about this is how genuinely interesting and beautiful these houses are. Shows like this often only serve to turn me commie, but this one showed money being well spent.