In Killington, Vermont, there’s a geodesic dome home with a wild and crazy interior that would rival Austin Powers. And it has just appeared on the market.
Listed under the International Man of Mystery sign.1,000,000,“This four-bedroom home has red shag carpeting on the first floor and blue shag carpeting on the second floor. This far-out pad is listed for $425,000. ”
In addition to light-colored flooring, a swing hangs from the beams and a fire pole extends the height of the three-story structure, creating a fun and bold way to move from the top floor to the ground floor.
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“This home was designed and built in 1969 and has essentially been in the family forever,” says the listing agent. Heidi Bomengen, of Prestige Real Estate in Killington. “The current owners are the godfathers of the original builder. It’s always been a favorite place for family gatherings and just a fun place to go. I’ve shown this house to several people, and I’ve had parties there. He said he went to
Even if the place looks nice at first glance, buyers should be prepared to do some dirty work. Bomengen said the interior and exterior walls of the 3,274-square-foot home will need to be redone. The property is sold as is.
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“This house needs some work, but I spoke to the original architect the other day and he is happy to be involved in the project,” Bomengen says. “The columns and beams look solid, but of course they will need to be reviewed by an architect.”
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Other unique decor includes an antique telephone booth (not for sale), a circular wood-burning fireplace, and an indoor sauna.
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“Some of the doors are almost modeled after submarine structures with vertical ovals,” Bomengen points out. “The bottom frame of the door sticks out above the floor, so you have to step over the threshold. It’s not just arcade games, it’s also an antique wall phone. We had some pretty unique and interesting ideas. Pretty wild is.”
She believes the property will be used again as a second home.
“If a family has the money to repair their house, I think they can live happily there,” she says. “The next buyer is [also] Be an investor who is considering purchasing the property as a short-term rental property. Set on acres of land with views of distant mountains and close to the Great Eastern Ski Bridge. This neighborhood is upscale, so it could be worth a lot of money if someone were to invest there. ”
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