Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH] We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885 read more

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If you're passing through Cincinnati you have to stop by the Mushroom House. This is the most unique real house I have ever seen. It is a relatively young house, when it comes to house age. It was started to get built by architect Terry Brown in 1992 and completed in 2006. Terry Brown him self resided in it until his passing in 2008. This house looks like a mushroom from a certain angle, and like an owl from another. It is a fairytale house in the real world. There's so much fine detail, there's no wonder it had taken this genius man 14 years to complete this artistic masterpiece of a home. The spiral orange stair case was chained off not allowing access to the public. There was a car parked in the driveway as well as a surveillance camera. They also had a "no trespassing" sign. The land around, although very minimal is very well groomed and well kept. Something tells me there are people who currently reside here. I don't know how I would feel about living in a home that gets so much attention and that is always being photographed. The Mushroom House is a must see in Cincinnati. Use your fairytale imagination to guide you inside. Happy travels! read more

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A cute spot for a quick stop and to admire! There's no indoor access, but seeing the outside details was an experience in itself (plus the garden). read more

This isn't a business it is just a really cool house to oh and ah about. It is easy to find and there are some other great row type houses to see in the neighborhood. The area is on a kind of a bluff which intrigues me as I am from middle Tennessee and a flatlander, so to speak. I would love to know how they created the roof features. Go see this very curious looking house. read more

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Interesting look house from the outside. We were driving home from alm's park then this suddenly occurs in front of you! Such a nice surprise! The architect is very unique and interesting, not sure how the inside looks like and who actually own this place. read more

Hyde Park Mushroom House - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Pretty neat place to see. I wish I could've gone inside but it's pretty unique. I am amazed at the Detail I've lived near the area of my entire entire life and never seen this place so it was pretty cool read more

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This is a really cool novelty experience to do when you are in the Cincinnati area. My wife and I and my two daughters stopped into this place to see it because we like adventures and see and different attractions and things you can't see it in Louisville. So we got out and about and saw this and a joke with my girls and said that super Mario lived here because it was a mushroom and I don't know that was the best thing I could think of so we went with it so every time I show my picture we see this I'm like hey there's Mario's house I think I'll just call her now and said that a Mario's house work a four-year-old still believes it so that's cool but this is the neat thing to see for sure read more

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While in town for a concert, we decided to check out what unique items are in the area. My daughter found this and we thought we would go give it a visit. Keep in mind that this is a residence and there really isn't anywhere to park. I parked in the business across the street but I am pretty sure they do not want you to park there. I only took advantage of this because it looked like the business was already closed for the day and we weren't going to be long anyway. I tried to take some photos from different vantage points but, I have to admit, it makes you feel a little creepy! There really are some interesting aspects of this house and it makes you wonder what the interior is like! Previous reviewers gave some pretty good insight and background information on the architect of this home. You should check out the background information so that you can appreciate this house on a higher level. read more

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This house is unique and cool! While it's only about a 5-10 minute stop to see, I would definitely take a look if you're in Cincy. I wish they did tours of the inside! We parked at the bridal store next door which you're not supposed to do but we were in and out. It's a house like none other. read more

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Words weird and Cincinnati are not found adjacent. But with Cincinnati becoming the affordable secret creative and tech location, that combination may become more common! This nowhere location on the East side was the project of an architect gone wild. I know this street because as kids walking home from elementary school, bored, we used to roll mock oranges from a tree in the Erie woods atop the street down this hill to see if they would be crushed by passing cars. The architect applied a California 1960's hippie building aesthetic (see old Boericke books) crossed with visionary artist Hundertwasser design to a remodel. He used freeform shingling which was common on the West Coast where splitting shingles from a tree on site is free. The architect taught at UC, which has a good, but under appreciated, DAAP school. Today it's kept up - there are some unique landscaping moves you can see from the sidewalk - limestone splits for minor retaining and mixing colors of bark mulch. It would be lovely to see the inside of this now-private residence of an architect-owner who passed away. Yelper Paige M has some photos and there are other interior shots on realty websites that never forget a house. This house really needs a maintenance foundation for the long term. There are plenty of Yelp attractions in a mile radius to make the trip worthwhile. Weird Cincinnati is beautiful, not bad thing! read more

A beautiful house! Easy to take look as you show your out of town guests around Cincy!

This unusual little place is in Hyde Park, a very pleasant area in Cincinnati. You are not going to find anything like it anywhere else, so take a few minutes to drop by. I recommend stopping in the neighborhood for coffee and walking over to take a few pictures of the home. There is really no parking close to it, so look around carefully for a legal space to park, then walk back. read more

Hyde Park Mushroom House - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Such an original, neat looking home. It looks as if it came straight out of a fairy tale. Any moment faries or gnomes could emerge from the whimsical structure. I love all the curved lines, and intricate details. This is a private residence. As such, visiting this Hyde Park landmark is to solely view the outside of the house. If taking children, expect this to be a 5 minute visit. There is an unrelated playground within walking distance. For children, that will give them something to do afterwards. It was raining on the day we went. As such, I was unable to take pictures. read more

If you're into the weird and unusual, you may just be into the Mushroom House. As an out of towner, it was a destination spot for me. A less than 5 minute stop, albeit, but a stop none the less. I like weird. I like unusual. And I like architecture so I thought this was be kinda cool and different to check out. It's easy to find Hyde Park Mushroom House as it's right on the corner of Erie & Tarpis and when you see it, you'll know that's it. It's really interesting looking...a bit mushroom like, I suppose due to the texture. But more than a mushroom I just think it has this cool eclectic look and is just a fun structure to look at. It has a cool nature vibe but also splashes of beautiful color throughout. If you're into architecture like me, this could be a fun little lookski for a few minutes while hanging in Cincy. read more

Exquisite details in a house created by the architect Terry Brown, a late professor of architecture and interior design at University of Cincinnati. Located in the Hyde Park region of Cincinnati, the mushroom house is definitely worth a quick drive through if you enjoy exotic house designs! read more

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Hyde Park's Mushroom House is believably the most ornate and eccentrically erected home in Cincinnati. Built by architect Terry Brown as a teaching tool for his students at University of Cincinnati, the house was constructed from 1992 - 2006. The house served as Brown's second residence until his death in 2008. Driving past, Mushroom House will make every head turn. Not only is this house a visual wonder, but it's located in Hyde Park: an exquisite, haute couture, part of town known for its perfectly landscaped lawns and cookie-cutter mansions. One would never expect an architectural oddity to appear here. The exterior of Mushroom House resembles tree bark, with windows made of bright stained glass and an orange spiral staircase. Inside are domed ceilings, crescent windows, hand-carved wood walls, and an iron steampunk floor etching. Mushroom House could easily be Cincinnati's House on the Rock: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-house-on-the-rock-spring-green In Spring 2012, Mushroom House was put on the market for a lucky person to purchase and own. Built into the hillside / treetops, this one-story home is 1,200 square feet and features 6 rooms, 1 Bed / 1 Bath. Artistically inspired? This beauty could be yours for just $349,000. read more

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I am amazed by the architecture of this home! It is very unique and a great addition to Hyde Park! read more

Hyde Park Mushroom House - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

"The Mushroom House" is so much more than weird, cool, or a carbuncle on the bucolic ass of a pretentious neighborhood. It's about craftsmanship, the organic nature of things, an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, South West Native Americans. It celebrates creativity, imagination, and thought. It is an inspiration to those dare to see beyond the status quo, and freedom the of expression. It is definitely not Cincinnati, but it is definitely a message. read more