The 15 most isolated houses in the world: from Australia to Iceland

The 15 most secluded homes in the world: From Australian mountain retreat to Georgian villa atop a limestone monolith and an Icelandic bolthole where your only neighbors are puffins

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Posted: 09:00 GMT, 8 January 2023 | Updated: 16:57 GMT, 08 Jan 2023

Amid noisy traffic, nosy neighbors and daily commutes, many of us have dreamed of what life could be like if we lived in the middle of nowhere.

But for some bold homeowners, it's a reality.

MailOnline has compiled a list of some of the most secluded properties in the world, from Bhutan to Antarctica, just a short drive from London.

1. Flintstones style mountain house in Portugal

Located in the Fafe Mountains, Casa de Penedo is the spitting image of The Flintstones house. But despite its Stone Age appearance, this shelter was only built in 1974.

Its interior has a warm, dimly lit atmosphere with a small living room and an adjoining kitchen on the ground floor.

From the outside this may appear to be a single storey property but a staircase leads up to a small loft with a sleeping area.

2. Aussie home in dinosaur location

One ​​of the world's most remote homes was also on the market for the...