For $300,000., a quirky and unique eco-home that seems straight from another galaxy sold.
Three-bedroom dome-shaped house in Tonasket mountains in Washington has a striking resemblance of Luke Skywalker’s home on Tatooine’s sandy Plains.
Three domed areas are covered with mud-like stucco and the home is one storey high. It’s surrounded by 38 acres, including its own solar energy system.
An eco-home that looks like Luke Skywalker’s home on Tatooine, in Star Wars was sold for $300,000.
Mark Hamill (who played Skywalker) is seen with Uncle Owen Lars outside of the dome-shaped home in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Three-bedroom, dome-shaped home located in Tonasket Mountains, Washington has a striking resemblance with Skywalker’s hut.
While filming in Tunisia and gaining inspiration from Tatooine, Tatooine’s film directors were inspired by the dome-shaped Tatooine homes. The Tatooine was built above pits for family homes to cool down.
Upper Valley Realty had listed the property for $360,000 back in September, but it eventually went for $292,000.
A vinyl-floored interior is available to the new owner, which includes an open-plan living area with stone features and floral artwork.
The marble-topped sink in one of the bathrooms can be found in the large kitchen, and the dining room has wood furniture.
White is used throughout the roof and wall, which helps bring in light. It also has skylights and heated floors.
This one-story home features three domed sections that are covered in stucco-like mud.
Enjoy a vinyl-floored, open-plan interior and an ornamental stone feature wall in the living room.
It features a single wall with a roof and is white in color. This helps to bring more light into the home. There are also skylights and heated flooring.
Although it is not clear what motivated the property’s original designer in 2000, sci-fi enthusiasts have made jokes about the similarities to the Star Wars home.
It is located in Tonasket, Washington. The new owner can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
The marble-topped sink in one of the bathrooms can be found in the large bathroom, and the wooden furnishings and fittings are also present in the kitchen and dining room.
The discovery was shared by a sci-fi fan on Facebook. Other users laughed at the uncanny resemblance with Skywalker’s house and appreciated the unique structure.
Zillow lists this listing as: “Top of the Mountain Views from This Unique Home. Dome home that is energy efficient with radiant floor heating.
The home has a back-up solar/generator system in case of power failure. This unique home is situated on just shy of 40 acres. A county-maintained road leads to your driveway.
The attached garage is for two cars. The open-floor plan includes a fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, and an entire bathroom.
The windows provide unrivalled views of the mountains from this unusual house
Because of its unique shape, the interior can feature a lot of unusual furnishings and walls.
Wooden sliding wardrobes are featured in the master bedroom, as well as a double bed. White curved walls allow for light.
Energy efficient dome homes are equipped with radiant heating, and 40 acres of gorgeous land surround the home.
It is stated in the listing that the home has an emergency generator and backup solar system.
We don’t know if Tatooine was in the mind of the original home designer when the dome was built in 2000.
The Tatooine Huts were created by film bosses who were in Tunisia to shoot. There, architects designed dome-shaped huts that were elevated above the pits so families could stay cool.
The original 2000 construction of this property was not completed by the same designer.
Upper Valley Realty was contacted to provide comment.