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For Sale: Luxury Underground Monolithic Dome Home
by Freda Parker
April 22, 2008
The invisible dome home
It's totally underground -- but once inside you wouldn't know it. Five interconnected Monolithic Domes provide a living area of 2,729 square feet, that includes three bedrooms, 2 baths, office, kitchen and areas for entertaining, relaxing, dining, laundry and storage.
Except for the office, rooms are embellished with one-of-a-kind, floor-to-ceiling murals: a Mediterranean living area, a Mayan master suite, an Egyptian bedroom and an Acapulco bedroom. The murals create a magnificent ambience that belies the fact that you are underground.
The site
It's a 40-acre estate, just a few miles off I45 on a secluded, dead-end county road that's centrally located about two hours from Dallas, Houston or Austin.
The land is practically cleared, fenced and cross-fenced and has three ponds, a slow spring, a creek, rolling hills shaded by oak trees, and a 13-acre open area that's ideal for horses.
A well-appointed interior
Built in 2000, this Monolithic Dome home has marble floors throughout, except for the master suite which has yellow onyx in the bedroom and bathroom.
Master bedroom includes an extra-large, well-lit, walk-in closet, with a sitting area, mirrors and twin, black marble vanities. Master bath has a separate toilet room with a bidet, a large jetted tub and a generous shower-steam room with three shower heads. A private study or office sits just off the master suite.
The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, granite countertops, a 16-foot granite bar, plentiful custom-built cabinets and a large walk-in pantry.
A spiritual or meditation dome, built using sacred geometry, is adjacent to the Egyptian room.
Since the home is totally underground, it is super energy-efficient, and its two zoned central A/C and heating units are seldom needed.
With a 20 KVA power generator and a private water well, this property can be self-sustaining.
Additional features
Two additional domes flank the main complex: A front entrance dome, with a 15-foot diameter, connects to a 110-foot long tunnel that leads to a pier, overlooking a small lake stocked with catfish. A back entrance dome, with a 14-foot diameter, connects to a 44-foot long tunnel that leads to a 40-foot diameter garage dome.
The garage dome has a 4-foot high stemwall. Its 1,256 square feet easily accommodate two vehicles and provide lots of extra space. Its design and construction can support a second level, should one desire additional storage.
Another dome, called the "utility dome," has a 24-foot diameter and 452 square feet. It houses a deep well and entry points for the water; electrical, phone and entertainment cables for the house and warehouse; extra storage space.
The property also includes a 40' x 60' metal building, with 16-foot high walls and a 24' x 60' overhang. It encompasses three, 16-foot wide offices, two walk-in closets,a full bathroom with shower, and it has central A/C and heating, satellite Internet and TV connections. Space above the offices is floored and used for additional storage. This building provides a perfect stocking business environment.
Shown by appointment only
To make arrangements to see this classy, grand Monolithic Dome home, serious, qualified buyers can call Glenn Young at 903-626-5939. Sell price: $1.6 million.
Related links
- Home and Garden TV
- The Invisible Dome Home -- Privacy, security and longevity, all under one roof
- Dome Living: A Creative Guide for Planning Your Monolithic Dream Home
- Dome Living-Volume II
- Monolithic Dome Planning and Design
- The Road Home-- First Steps Toward Your Own Monolithic Dome Home
- Residential Online Evaluator
- Catalog of Monolithic Dome Home Plans
- The Monolithic Dome
- Ugly Houses: A Different Point of View
- "Dome Sweet Home": Downloadable Book
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Dome Park Place - Italy, TX 76651
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