The eclectic and extremely private residence consists of five interconnected dome homes that lie entirely underground. Its owner built it in 1999 to prove a point.
It’s difficult to spot the home on this plot of 40 acres near Buffalo, TX. Which is exactly the way the owner wants it—the home is entirely underground. Listed for $2.25 million, the residence consists of a series of five interconnected dome homes covered with dirt. It measures in at 3,000 square feet, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It was built in 1999, and its owner, Glenn Young, wanted both privacy and to prove a point to the folks at Monolithic Domes. Alexander told us the Monolithic Institute recommended against putting dome homes underground.
Eventually, you reach a landing and the front door to the house. Three different artists helped to create the ornate wall and ceiling decor in the house. Most of the rooms have a theme, with clouds on the ceilings and elaborate murals. There’s a room that has an Acapulco beach theme, an Egyptian room, a space room, a Mayan room, and an ocean room. The bathroom resembles some kind of ancient temple. Since she first laid eyes on the place, the owner has pared down his numerous belongings, so potential buyers can see the murals and the floors more clearly. Other spaces in the home include a meditation room, a panic room, an office, kitchen, dining area, and plenty of living space.
Of course, there’s no natural light streaming in, but Alexander told us the home doesn’t feel dreary or confining. With the help of air circulators, the temperature hovers at a comfortable 72 degrees, so the need for air conditioning and heating is rare. All the machinery for the house is housed above ground. The home is connected to utilities, but could be completely off the grid if the new owners prefer. There is a generator that can run the house for two weeks and a well for water. Two workshops above ground cover a total of more than 7,500 square feet. One has three rooms and a full bathroom. A garage provides additional above-ground space.
The property is near Corsicana, TX, about 90 minutes from Dallas and an hour from Houston. Alexander says that is close enough to civilization, even though it is hidden away.
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