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A Missouri twin-dome house inspired by sci-fi is on the market for $350,000. Take a look inside.

Amanda GohFeb 14, 2023, 14:51 IST

The exterior of the dome house.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

A twin-dome house with five bedrooms in Otterville, Missouri, is on the market for $348,421.
Michael Van Devender, the owner, says that his love for science fiction inspired the design of the home.

A twin-dome house, out in the fields of Missouri, is on the market for $348,42. It looks like it belongs to the future — or in outer space.

The windows of the dome house.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

The walls of the twin-dome house comprise three layers: concrete on the inside, foam in the middle, and thick, rubbery skin on the outside. It is reinforced with steel bars.

The primary living area.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

The walls of the twin-dome house comprise three layers: concrete on the inside, foam in the middle, and thick, rubbery skin on the outside. It is reinforced with steel bars.

Building the twin-dome house took about 9 months, Van Devender said.

The open-concept kitchen.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

The shape of the building and the strength of the concrete and rebar, make the home resilient against dangerous weather, Van Devender said.

The kitchen.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

Van Devender is selling the house now as he and his family have relocated to Arkansas to be closer to other family members.

One of the rooms of the house.Shane Weber

The ideal buyer would be someone who works remotely and is looking for a secure and peaceful space to live, Van Devender said.

One of the bathrooms in the house.Billie Barnes/Remax of Sedalia

Van Devender hopes the next owner will love the twin-dome house as much as he and his family did.

The domes as viewed from above.Shane Weber

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