1. How about living in a magnificent work of art? We give you "Brushstroke."

This graceful and dramatic home known as “Brushstroke” is perched on a 1.3-acre parcel of land in exclusive La Jolla, California. Designed by the American architect Wallace Cunningham, the steel-and-glass sculptural masterpiece was featured in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Digest. In addition to refined rustic touches such as centuries-old redwood beams, interior surfaces in hand-tinted plaster, and expanses of French limestone, the three-bedroom home features an artfully curved roofline, which bows into the interior lending a sense of serene movement to the entire residence. Amenities include a stunning rimless black-bottom swimming pool faced in mosaic tile, a Japanese-inspired garden by Joe Yamada, a private tennis court, and exclusive access to five miles of white sand beaches along the craggy California coast. This zen gem is on the market for...