A quirky eco home that looks like it has come straight from a galaxy far, far away has sold for $300,000.
The dome-shaped three-bedroom home in the mountains of Tonasket, Washington, has an uncanny resemblance to Luke Skywalker’s hut on the sandy plains of Tatooine in Star Wars.
The one-storey home has three domed sections covered in mud-like stucco surrounded by 38 acres of land, with its very own solar generator energy system.
A quirky eco home that resembles Luke Skywalker’s hut on the planet of Tatooine in Star Wars has sold for $300,000
Mark Hamill, who played Skywalker, is seen alongside Uncle Owen Lars in Star Wars: A New Hope outside the dome shaped home
The dome-shaped three-bedroom home in the mountains of Tonasket, Washington, has an uncanny resemblance to Skywalker’s hut
Film bosses gained inspiration for the Tatooine huts while filming in Tunisia, where architects built dome-shaped huts above pits to keep family homes cool
Upper Valley Realty listed the house for $360,000 in September but it was eventually sold for $292,000.
The new owner can enjoy a vinyl-floored interior with an open-plan living room complete with a stone feature wall adorned with floral artwork.
One of the two bathrooms is furnished with a marble-topped sink area, while the spacious kitchen and dining area has wooden furniture and fittings.
The all-in-one wall and roof is painted white throughout, helping bring light to the property, and it also boasts skylights, heated flooring and a two-car garage.
The one-storey home has three domed sections covered in mud-like stucco surrounded by 38 acres of land, with its very own solar generator energy system
The new owner can enjoy a vinyl-floored interior with an open-plan living room complete with a stone feature wall adorned with floral artwork
The all-in-one wall and roof is painted white throughout, helping bring light to the property, and it also boasts skylights, heated flooring and a two-car garage
It is unclear what inspired this property’s designer when it was originally built in 2000 but sci-fi fans have joked about its resemblance to the home in the Star Wars series
The home is set in the mountains of Tonasket in Washington, with its new owner able to enjoy stunning views over the countryside
One of the two bathrooms is furnished with a marble-topped sink area, while the spacious kitchen and dining area has wooden furniture and fittings
A sci-fi lover excited by the discovery shared the listing on Facebook where fellow users joked about its uncanny resemblance to Skywalker’s home and admired the ‘one-of-a-kind’ structure.
The Zillow listing reads: ‘Top of the mountain views from this unique home. Energy efficient dome home with radiant floor heating.
‘In the event of a power outage, the home is equipped with a backup solar/generator system. Just shy of 40 acres surrounds this one-of-a-kind home. County-maintained road up to your driveway.
‘Attached is a two-car garage. Open floor plan has a full kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bath and a half.’
From the unusual home, the windows offer unspoiled views over the surrounding mountains
The shape of the home allows for an unusual interior featuring a number of curved walls and furnishings
The master bedroom features wooden sliding wardrobes and a double bed while the white curved walls provide light
The energy efficient dome home comes with radiant floor heating and has 40 acres of beautiful land surrounding the property
The property listing reads: ‘In the event of a power outage, the home is equipped with a backup solar/generator system’
It is not known if the original designer of the home had Tatooine in mind when constructing the dome in 2000
Film bosses gained inspiration for the Tatooine huts while filming in Tunisia, where architects built dome-shaped huts above pits to keep family homes cool.
It is unclear what inspired this property’s designer when it was originally built in 2000.
Upper Valley Realty has been contacted for comment.