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Uniquely shaped house in Florida is one ‘you have to see to believe.’ Check it out

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

A wondrous compound that has a striking shape has landed on the real estate market in St. Petersburg, Florida, for $1.15 million.

Exterior
Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

But the home’s tube-like exterior isn’t the only interesting thing about it. The roof also happens to be soundproof, according to Realtor.com.

Interior
Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“Everybody that walks into the house, it’s like a ‘wow’ factor,” listing agent Jill Helgren told Realtor. “It changes the whole dynamic. It’s not a flat ceiling. It’s a round ceiling inside the home.”

Balcony
Balcony Screen grab from Realtor

The one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is considered a “private compound” that consists of a primary home, oasis-like backyard and a garage. Features inside the unique 3,216-square-foot main house include:

  • High ceilings

  • “Cement-epoxy floors”

  • Gourmet kitchen

  • Loft-style primary bedroom

  • Deck

Aerial view
Aerial view Screen grab from Realtor

Outside is a pool, a Jacuzzi and a fire pit perfect for entertaining, while the garage can be used as a separate living area, as the owners are currently doing.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

According to Realtor, the current owners bought it in 2016 “for around $80,000” and gave it a head-to-toe restoration, taking it from a tuff shed-like shack to a luxurious, livable property.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

St. Petersburg is about 20 miles southwest of downtown Tampa.

Interior
Interior 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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