If you were to walk past these unassuming properties, you probably wouldn't look twice, however, these conventional-looking residences hide a rather big secret inside. From the ultimate cat shrine to a carnival house and even a dwelling dedicated to clowns, click or scroll through to see these everyday homes, brimming with weird and wonderful interiors...

From the outside, this four-bedroom Victorian terrace looks like the perfect traditional family pad in the city. It's located on a leafy street, enjoys great transport links and even has a yard. However, step inside and this unusual property tells quite a different story.

On first impression, the house is in need of modernization. That said, there is a double-story extension already in place which maximizes space in the kitchen-diner area. It might not be to everyone’s tastes, but there's definitely something charming about the dark wood cabinetry and stained-glass windows. The real surprise is still to come though as there's a secret feature hiding from sight...

Here's where things get really interesting, because the dwelling is also home to its very own bar! It's no modest corner setup either – we're talking a fully-fledged pub complete with beer pumps, vintage stools and charming traditional décor.

If queuing for drinks just isn't your thing, look no further. With plenty of space to host friends and family, the traditional scheme is steeped in history, from the antique woodwork to that incredible stained-glass ceiling. Talk about showstopping!

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Coolaroo, you'll find what appears to be a perfectly normal brick bungalow. With three bedrooms, a generous yard and just over a half-hour commute to the city center, the property has a lot to offer a prospective buyer – and much more besides.

Inside, the modest home isn't quite so unassuming. A fiesta of color, the house went on the market earlier this year and immediately attracted the attention of Twitter, whose users compared it to a life-size dollhouse fit for Barbie and the inside of a genie's bottle. Yet the owner insists that she used her own imagination to conjure up this unusual, bold design.

To achieve the look, she imported furniture from Dubai and commissioned decorative marble floors made especially for the house. Each space celebrates a different color, imbuing every room with its own distinctive style. One thing's for sure, this lilac bedroom is no shrinking violet.

As well as two other bedrooms, there's also a bold dining area and a lime green kitchen. When the house first went on the market, it didn't receive an offer for eight weeks, but after it went viral it racked up 12,000 views – the average suburban house receives just 330!

This seven-bedroom property in Bronxville, New York looks every bit the traditional family home, from the smart exterior to the half an acre of manicured grounds it sits on. If you passed by this elegant dwelling, you'd never guess what lies behind the façade.

The amazing American estate was listed back in 2015, giving the world a glimpse inside its doors. At the time it belonged to two artists – one was a caricaturist while the other created colorful art installations, sculptures and paintings, many of which are displayed throughout.

Their passion for art, South Africa and souvenirs from their globetrotting adventures informed the interior of this special house. Inside, bright colors are paired with quirky one-of-a-kind pieces such as life-sized animal sculptures and decadent period features like this fireplace.

Even the bathroom is an ode to their artistic nature, with a hand-painted window and a tapestry of tiles in deep blue and seafoam green. While the property was initially listed at $4 million it ended up selling for significantly less, at $3.3 million in 2017. Perhaps its vibrant style just wasn't to everyone's tastes.

Located mere moments from the seafront, this Victorian property has lived many lives. First, it was a Turkish bathhouse, then it became a school swimming house before morphing into a glass factory. Today it's simply an attractive four-bedroom family residence.

Inside, the extraordinary home conversion is dedicated to all things carnival! With a spacious open layout and plenty of playful touches, this house would be perfect for a fun-loving family. The unique home combines quirky features with Turkish-inspired décor and good old-fashioned Victorian character – personally, we think it's a charming combination. 

The large open-plan living area features timber flooring, exposed brickwork and stained-glass windows. The vaulted ceiling is decked out with eight vast skylights that flood the area with natural light. And when it comes to fun, you won't tire of ways to while away the time thanks to the bowling alley and cinema room.

However, practicalities haven't been overlooked – towards the rear of the open-plan living area is a spacious kitchen. We love the industrial touches like the polished concrete countertops and American-style storage lockers. The house also features a cellar, mezzanine level, three bedrooms, a bathroom and utility room, plus there's even an outside courtyard with distant sea views, making it a great choice for a family base.

Another perfectly ordinary brick bungalow, this 748-square-foot home is set on a quiet street in Brantford, Ontario and enjoys easy access to schools and parks. However, this wholesome family home harbors a slightly eccentric secret inside.

If you're not a fan of the circus, we'd recommend steering well clear of this two-bedroom property. Each room in the bungalow is a homage to clowns, from toys to rugs, pictures and statues – almost every surface is adorned with the carnivalesque figures.

You might be forgiven for thinking the previous owners had a slightly odd obsession with, what is for many, the stuff of nightmares, but the backstory is actually much more interesting. A Vice reporter tracked down the son of the former occupants and it turns out there is a much more sentimental reason for the unusual clown theme.

Originally home to a couple, they started purchasing clowns in a bid to curb the husband's drink problem. Their son told Vice: "Every clown represents a bottle of beer that he would have bought". While people thought they were crazy, it worked and the couple now have some 1,500 clowns. With the property listed in 2017 and now sold, where are the clowns now? Boxed up in their son's crawl space! Ah, parents.

While it's not your run-of-the-mill terraced home, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Clock House, designed by famed architect James Burton, would have a suitably refined Georgian-style interior worthy of a grand stately home. But inside this five-bedroom detached property, considered the 'Jewel in the Crown’ of St Leonards-on-Sea in the southeast of England, you'll find a serious flair for the dramatic.

Built in 1830 and lovingly restored in 1976, this Gothic Revival-style villa would certainly make a unique family residence – and we vote the decadent décor stays. The property is laid out over three floors, including a suite of cellar rooms perfect for wine, storage and workshops. In terms of living space, there are two sitting rooms, a drawing room, reception hall and dining room.

There are five bedrooms in total, including a master bedroom which is nestled inside the clock tower. It boasts double-arched stained glass windows, framing views over the grounds and out to sea. The lavish rooms benefit from high ceilings and decorative molded cornicing so you can slumber like royalty.

The master bedroom has its own boutique-style bathroom, but it's no hardship to use the family bathroom when it looks this good. Here, glitzy gold and green damask wallpaper, elegant statues and a clawfoot bath lit by giant pillar candles create the ultimate quirky spa experience.

From the outside, this four-bedroom property looks like many other semi-detached homes in Middlesex in the southeast of England. Yet, this perfectly charming suburban façade hides a pretty outlandish and unexpected interior. Let's take a look inside...

Yep, the whole house is awash with purple, adorned from floor to ceiling in shades of lilac, violet and lavender. That's one way to add color to your home... The original listing made no mention of the eye-catching scheme. Instead, it underplayed the interior as a "family-inspired design".

The sea of purple spreads into the kitchen, which features two-tone purple and white walls. Thanks to a recent extension, the ground floor now boasts a spacious master bedroom with a dressing area and ensuite, no doubt painted in a luminous shade of purple too.

Even the bathroom couldn’t escape the previous owner’s adoration of the hue. And it doesn't stop with purple carpet – if you look closely enough, you'll be able to make out a purple bath mat that's somewhat camouflaged among the thick furry flooring, not to mention the unusual choice of a carpeted bath...

Set on 20 sprawling acres in Concho, Arizona, this remote log cabin looks like a quaint prairie-style home. With two bedrooms and one bathroom across 2,500 square feet, you'd think it would make a good base for a young family. However, when you step inside you might think twice...

The original listing says it best: "If you love cats this is the home for you – if not bring your sandblaster!" Listed in 2017 but now off the market, this house was definitely built with all things feline in mind. As well as eccentric cat décor throughout, it also features cat walkways and even a multi-level cat castle.

Despite the listing being viewed over three million times, the property suffered a significant price drop. It first went on sale in June 2017 for $240,000 and after several reductions finished up at $150,000 in April 2018. It's not clear whether the property was sold or simply taken off the market.

The original owners were so cat-mad, they even extended their kitty decorations to the bathroom and kitchen. In this redwood-clad space, you can just make out the small cat figurines balanced on a ledge above the shower, not to mention the enormous feline-shaped rugs...

When this three-bedroom end-of-terrace home near Dublin came on the market a number of years ago, people paid attention. Could it be the fact that it came with full planning permission to build a subsequent house on the surrounding land? Actually, no.

The bold property quickly shot to fame thanks to what the original listing describes as its "quirky décor". Well that's one way to describe this colorful shrine to Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe.

The Marilyn Mansion, as some dubbed it, is decked out with hundreds of images of the silver-screen starlet, set against luminous walls, metallic furnishings and unashamedly extra décor like this sparkling chandelier.

The superfan home immediately captured the hearts and wallets of several serious Marilyn memorabilia collectors. Thanks to the level of interest, the original owner – who was looking to downsize – decided to sell the property fully furnished for a rather reasonable $220,000.

Tucked away in the pretty village of Cranford, Northhamptonshire is this inconspicuous two-bedroom Grade II-listed home. While it looks like a cute chocolate-box cottage from the outside, the inside tells an entirely different story. The current owners have fully renovated the property and their interior inspiration, England's Belvoir Castle, makes for a pretty surprising sight once you step through the front door...

Inside, you're greeted by a lavishly ornate living room, which features bespoke wood paneling and reclaimed oak flooring, plus a feature fireplace set in front of a hand-painted wall covering. While the ostentatious sofas, brocade curtains and gilt-framed paintings may not be to every taste, there is no denying that they're impressive.

Adorned in peacock prints and a stuffed peacock centerpiece, the dining room is no less decadent. A gilded gold mirror and candelabras complete the unique scheme, while the tall quilted dining chairs are certainly worthy of an aristocratic dinner party.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, each decorated as dramatically as the living rooms downstairs. The extravagant master features a painted ceiling worthy of Michelangelo, a four-poster bed and an abundance of crushed velvet furnishings. Also on this floor, the bathroom includes a whirlpool bath fit for a king or queen. Talk about a regal residence!

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