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‘Boba tea house.’ Uniquely shaped home for sale is drawing lots of opinions

Aerial view
Aerial view Screen grab from Realtor

Dome homes are in a league of their own and can be considered unique when one pops up on the market. But one in particular in Michigan is getting a lot of attention from a popular Facebook page that focuses on interesting houses for sale.

Exterior of the house
Exterior of the house Screen grab from Realtor

Listed for $1.9 million in Kalamazoo, this three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom dome home may be puzzling on the outside, but it’s remarkably chic on the inside.

Staircase
Staircase Screen grab from Realtor

“This Monolithic Dome gem designed by Dr. Luther Bruce Is a true one-of-a-kind living experience that offers an open, light-filled interior, soaring ceilings, and a very distinctive aesthetic,” the listing on Realtor says.

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

“Thoughtfully integrated into the natural surroundings, it provides privacy, energy efficiency, and timeless style perfect for the design-forward thinking person that is seeking something truly unique.”

Stairwell
Stairwell Screen grab from Realtor

Features, according to the listing, include:

  • Ceiling fans

  • Eat-in kitchen

  • Stone floors

  • Insulation windows

Kitchen
Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor

While the interior could be a world of its own, fans of the real estate social media page Zillow Gone Wild have, well, other thoughts.

Bar area
Bar area Screen grab from Realtor

“I clearly haven’t had breakfast yet; all I see is bubble bread,” one person joked.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“I see dinner rolls, rising,” another said, rolling with the bread theme.

Interior
Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“There’s no place like dome,” someone commented.

Bathroom
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Looks like toadstools from the aerial shot,” one person observed.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“If Kalamazoo had a tornado, would this house become scrambled eggs?” another asked, implying that the house looks like brown eggs.

Bathroom
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

“There’s a real Frank Lloyd Wright designed neighborhood in Kzoo. I’m not sure that I would pick a Boba tea house over those if I had the money,” someone said.

Interior
Interior Screen grab from Realtor

Kalamazoo is about a 145-mile drive west of Detroit.

Office area
Office area Screen grab from Realtor
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TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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