One would expect a home named after “Wavoka,” the mid-19^th century Northern Paiute mystic who founded the Ghost Dance movement, to evoke a certain whimsical charm. However, the Glenbrook, NV weekender of late casino magnate Bill Ledbetter goes above and beyond with a modern mash-up that resembles something more along the lines of Middle Earth meets geometric form.

Built in neo-classical style in a nod to all things medieval, this palatial estate measures in at a whopping 27,816-square-feet, with a total of six bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and 9 fireplacesfound littered throughout. The home wastes little time in flaunting its majestic side, starting with a two-story foyer lined in marble with wrought iron staircases running on both sides, and a fantastic overhead rotunda acting as a beacon to the gods.

Oh, Kentucky, how I love thee. We have a new frontrunner for Zombie Apocalypse Fortress of the Year and it resides in the Bluegrass State. Tucked away in the city of Versailles, KY, a small town just south of Lexington, is thoroughbred farm of baronial proportions. No, your eyes do not deceive you. That’s a legit, fortified castle found on the 232-acre property, and it could be all yours for the modest sum of $30 million.

It’s amazing how many gems of houses are hidden among the rolling, oak-dotted hills of Malibu, CA. Browsing the listings from this small seaside town produces a new piece of architectural beauty every day. Take this sunny, Moroccan-spiced mansion, for example. Tucked along the cliff tops near Point Dume, this is the perfect place “to let your inner naturalist run wild!” crows the listing. Yes, it is just that cool.

Holy Monday, thank you Tom Phifer and Partners. Taking away our back-to-work blues this fine afternoon is a stunning modern compound in Taghkanic, NY designed by the New York-based architectural firm. Appropriately named the “Taghkanic House,” Phifer’s award-winning modern construct, which has been listed for $6.75 million, is an elaborate modern mash-up of glass and steel, but one that takes a rather ingenious, subterranean twist.

Horse-lovers, feast your eyes on this extraordinary 22-acre equestrian facility, designed by Backen, Gillam & Kroeger, one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Architectural Firms for 2012, and located in Calistoga, CA.

With Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott expecting an addition to the nest, the Hollywood couple has put their colorful Malibu, CA farm bungalow on the market.

This sleek 4-bed, 5-bath modern penthouse enjoys a prime location off Wilshire Boulevard on the west side of Los Angeles, CA and has excellent views of Westwood, CA for $12 million.

Three greenhouses (and the gorgeous estates attached to them) that will kick-start plans for your own seedling sanctuary.

This 6-bed, 5-bath contemporary design really is a beauty. From the bucolic settings, to the fresh interiors, to the fact that the property’s 1.4 acres is zoned for horses, this house has ample ability to make jaws drop. Set in the canyons above Los Angeles, CA, the home was designed to make the most of its peaceful surroundings. The outdoors are warmly welcomed in through abundant windows and semi-transparent fiberglass walls, which admit light while still preserving privacy.

This listing in Pasadena, California has two homes on the same lot. The two Craftsman cottages have been completely upgraded with new copper plumbing, new appliances and more. The property features mature fruit trees and each home has a private courtyard, one with an additional grassy yard. These homes are listed with Realtor Adam Brett for $974,800.

Harrison Ford, the actor beloved to many as playing both Han Solo and Indiana Jones, has slipped his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles onto the market for $8.295 million. Ford has owned this Colonial style home for a long time, picking it up way back in 1983 for around $1 million. He later owned it with his second wife Melissa Mathison.

Located in Park City, UT, the 4,840 square foot house has an abundance of beautifully designed features. The reason this house is so appealing arises from the interesting blend of Art Deco lines and modernity with Craftsman details, especially in the abundance of decorated glass.

In today’s installment of mid-century modern dwellings for sale, we have a delightful Buff, Straub & Hensman design that is new to the market in Beverly Hills, CA. Known as the ‘Edwards House’ – AIA President-signed letter of authenticity included – the property was designed by the trio of architect studs for a Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Edwards way back in 1959, and is now there for the taking after being listed by its current owner for $2.35 million.

The Schneider Residence, in Pasadena, CA, was built in 1965. Designed by architect Leron Austin Hester, this post-and-beam home is set on a multi-level stepped lot. The 2,354 square foot house features original, one of a kind fixtures from noted designers including George Nelson, as well as book-matched teak paneling in the living and dining areas. The lush grounds feature an original koi pond, footbridge, and a sophisticated modernist tree house.