An artist in Buffalo designed his dream home at age 84. He's listing it for $760,000, and says he's ready to pack his bag and walk away.

The idea of building a triangular home had always been on Ben Perrone's mind. But it wasn't until 2018 — when he was 84 years old — that he managed to turn it into a reality.

"This house was in my imagination years ago," Perrone told Insider. "When the possibility of building a new house came up, I reverted to the triangular idea — with the triangle being the strongest form."

Perrone grew up in Buffalo, after moving there from Pennsylvania when he was eight.

"I wasn't a good student but got into the university here looking for something I wanted to do. After a stint in the army, I found my way to the art school and my future," he said.

Perrone exhibited his art around Europe through the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1980s, he picked up woodworking and went back to school to study graphic arts. Even today, Perrone is still creating new art, including sculptures and paintings.

Through it all, Perrone has lived in different places, including a solar-powered home and a warehouse turned apartment and studio. 

"Prior to the triangle house, I had thought about downsizing from my beautiful loft, but when I sold it I had enough money to go big," he added. "That's when I resurrected my earlier ideas."

After five years of living in the triangle house, Perrone is putting the property on the market for $760,000.

"The house is beautiful and I love living here, but because of age and health, I want to downsize," Perrone said.

The 2,000-square-foot house has one bedroom and three bathrooms, per the listing.

Perrone bought the land in October 2018 for $38,000, per listing records. 

Houses in Buffalo have a median listing home price of $165,000, per data from real-estate platform Realtor.com.

There are currently 430 single-family homes for sale in the area, with prices ranging from $29,900 to $1.59 million. The triangle house, with its $760,000 price tag, is in the mid-price range.

The triangle home has an open-plan design.

The house is covered in art, including Perrone's own pieces. Over the years, also he's collected an assortment of Greek, African, and Mexican pieces, as well as some contemporary art.

"The house's design gives me large walls for my large art, and the number of windows helps light up the two floors," Perrone said.

Bright orange tiles and polished concrete floors brighten up the kitchen.

The bottoms of the cabinets are covered in reflective sheets to create the illusion of a bigger space, Perrone said.

"What I love most is that the triangle is a welcoming form," Perrone said. "No matter where you stand, the room seems to expand and not enclose."

The utility costs are low, as the property is equipped with solar panels and heat pumps, per the listing.

Another perk of living in the house is that it faces a small park, Perrone said.

The triangle home stands out from the rest of the neighborhood and although many people drive by to see it, they're usually very respectful of his privacy, Perrone added.

Perrone says the price of the house doesn't include its contents, although they are all negotiable — including the art.

"I'm sure they would want some things — I hope everything — but that could be decided if they buy," Perrone said.

"I would just pack my bag and walk away," he added. "Parting is such sweet sorrow, but when you know you're close to the end of the ride, you will part with everything."

After he sells the triangle house, Perrone plans to look for a loft apartment or build a tiny home.

"Anything is possible," Perrone said. "I've always been able to look ahead, not dwell in the past. Part of the art experience is to break new ground creatively."