Being able to stroll down to swim with a 5-minute commute to get your feet wet is quaint.

Its a last millennia dream come true.

They ape traditional homes in every way, they just happen to exist out on the water.

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Exbury Egg

Devised by artistStephen Turner, this simpletiny housebobs atop the Beaulieu River in England.

Despite its permanent appearance, this is actually a houseboat that can be moved with some serious elbow grease.

Able to work on dry land, these were developed for those who live on potential floodplains.

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The solar motor proves that sustainability isnt far from the mind of their designs.

That brilliant design is thanks toJedrzej Lewandowskiof Le 2 Workshop.

Desalination and solar panels on top are just a few of the ecologically friendly features to be found aboard.

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ThePort X Projectpromises more of these to crop up around the world as time slides by.

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