Looking for something a little bit spacey? Something that’s so far off the beaten path, it’s out-of-this-world cool? A dome home could be for you, as it conveys “rugged individualism” and “retro chic” all at the same time.
Architect, writer, inventor, and futurist Buckminster Fuller is credited with popularizing the geodesic dome home in the United States in the mid-1940s.
Since then, they’ve remained a source of fascination. The curved contraptions do have their advantages: The structure is self-supporting, and it is often less expensive to construct.
So for all you dreamers out there, here are five fabulous dome homes at prices ranging from $449,900 to $925,000, in all corners of the country. Take a look:
Price: $825,000
Luna Dome: This trilevel home is one of the larger ones we’ve seen, with four bedrooms and three baths in 4,560 square feet of living space. Its wide-open floor plan makes it seem even more spacious.
This particular specimen, called the Luna Dome, sits on a hilly, 5-acre lot, with spectacular mountain views from its numerous decks. It has a lower, walk-out level with a separate entrance; it could be an independent unit, featuring a living area, den, kitchenette, bedroom, and bath.
“This unique home has hosted people from all over the world and has proved to be a great investment opportunity,” states the listing.
It’s located about an hour’s drive from Denver and major ski resorts.
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Price: $499,900
Ready for liftoff: We’re willing to bet you’ve never seen anything like this fully shingled, flying saucer-style dome home. It’s built of custom-cut components delivered in special containers, including windows from Denmark.
The traditional front door welcomes you into the futuristic-looking lair. But the use of knotty pine accents and oak flooring brings this four-bedroom, five-bath design back down to Earth. The soaring cathedral ceilings certainly add a sense of awe.
The 5-acre lot includes a metal building with a covered porch, an office, and plenty of storage, which can sometimes be an issue with dome homes—there aren’t a lot of corners where you can place your stuff.
The property is zoned for horses and is covered with native plants, which offer a tax benefit.
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Price: $449,900
White House of the future: This special property doesn’t just have a wraparound porch—it also has a wraparound balcony and a wraparound driveway! That’s a lot of wrapping.
Built in 2013, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath dwelling is equipped with solar panels, which provide energy for most of the home. There are even solar panels on the well that supplies water to the house and 4.5-acre property.
The lower level of this 2,900-square-foot abode appears to be a massive garage. It’s large enough for your cars, a couple of motorcycles, and a washer/dryer combo, or it could fit a skating rink.
The location is a relatively quick drive from Fayetteville, Huntsville, and Lynchburg.
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Price: $925,000
Double-domed home: Each dome home is unique, of course, but this one caught our eye with its red, barnlike exterior and colorful, Space Age meets prairie style interior.
The larger dome has an open floor plan and a main-level primary suite. Two bedrooms, a bath, and a beautiful cupola can be found on the second level. The smaller dome has a garage, workshop, and two additional bedroom suites with kitchenettes.
The 29-acre property has off-the-grid features like geothermal heating and solar panels. There’s also a pond, pastures, and woods. The location is about an hour from Roanoke.
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Price: $470,000
Geodesic classic: Based on the original works of Buckminster Fuller, this geodesic classic was built in 1995. The triangular skylights with wood frames accent the fact that you’re in someplace unique.
Set on 36 acres, the four-bedroom, two-bath, 2,782-square-foot home has an open floor plan. The kitchen is sleek, modern, and colorful. The ceramic tile floor is heated to keep you cozy and warm in the winter.
In the summer you can swim or fish in the nearby Neversink River. You can also enjoy the trails on your own property and those that wind through the adjacent nature conservatory.
The location is relatively close to the Pennsylvania state line and about 1.5 hours from New York City.
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Source: realtor.com