World's tallest treehouse leafs trees in the shade

THE world's tallest treehouse towers into the sky on a heavenly mission that puts most childhood hideaways to shame.

Devout builder Horace Burgess spent 11 years building the incredible structure after he said he got the nod from GOD to start work.

It is an amazing 10 storeys tall - comprising 10,000 square feet of living space - and cost just £7,500 thanks to the liberal use of recycled materials.

Inside, it resembles a castle with a spiral staircase, choir loft, balconies – and a BASKETBALL court.

Horace has said: "I was praying one day, and the Lord said, 'If you build me a treehouse, I'll see you never run out of material'.         More Read