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‘The Flintstones Meet The Jetsons’ in Amazing Hand-Made House

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Incredible House Built by a Husband and Wife With No Construction Experience

Across the endless vista of cookie-cutter homes that line suburban Florida streets, one house stands so shockingly-apart from the rest that it often causes those passing-by to stop and gaze in wonder.

This a one-of-a-kind, hand-made artwork was, amazingly, built by a married couple with no previous construction experience.

A wall with cut-out hearts is a monument to the married couple's love.
A wall with cut-out hearts is a monument to the married couple’s love.

The nucleus of the home is believed to have been completed in 1948, with additional flourishes added well into the 1950s.

The builders were married couple, Ruth and Ray Wenger. Although Ruth and Ray built it together, it is said that Ray considered the love-themed home to be a ‘valentine’ to his wife.

With it’s unusual mix of primitive and futuristic features, the house is seen by some as a combination of aesthetics from two animated 1960s television shows: ‘The Flintstones’ and ‘The Jetsons.’

This colorful and unusual home stands out among the bland Florida landscape.
This colorful and unusual home stands out among the bland Florida landscape.

Circular shapes abound, which also give a nautical feel to the approximately 1,600 square-foot (149 square meters) masterpiece.  A set of pancake-shaped, multicolored steps wrap around one outside corner, leading to a roof patio, while heart-shaped cutouts decorate a low wall which surrounds the house. Capping things off are a variety of sculptures that surround the property.

The hand-made home was built by Ruth and Ray Wenger, who had no construction experience.
The hand-made home was built by Ruth and Ray Wenger, who had no construction experience.

Inside the two-bedroom, two-bath structure, walls are filled with folk art collected by the home’s current owner, Linda Stabile. Ms. Stabile purchased the property 1998 without even visiting it, explaining “as soon as I saw the photos I knew that I had to buy it.” She and her late husband, Calvin Zimmer, spent many years restoring the home, and was thrilled to have the house officially designated as a ‘Historic Place’ in 2006.

The one-of-a-kind building has been called a historical 'treasure.'
The one-of-a-kind building has been called a historical ‘treasure.’
Ray and Ruth Wenger (left). Photo courtesy of Linda Stabile.
Ray and Ruth Wenger (left). Photo courtesy of Linda Stabile.

Palm Beach County official, Christian Davenport, has called the extraordinary residence a ‘treasure.

The kitchen features a 'lovebirds' alcove.
The kitchen features a ‘lovebirds’ alcove.
The current owner, Linda Stabile, has filled the house with art
The current owner, Linda Stabile, has filled the house with art.
The home's interior is as unusual as the exterior.
The home’s interior is as unusual as the exterior.
The astonishing home is also surrounded by fascinating sculptures.
The astonishing home is also surrounded by fascinating sculptures.

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