Dome Home Living in Viroqua, WI

This uniquely constructed Geodesic Dome home is set on a wonderfully landscaped 3.55 acre property located on the south end of the Viroqua city limits. If you never have been in a dome home be ready for another dimension in which the accent is on space and height. The arched ceilings, custom woodsy paneled walls and unique interior spaces are sure to grab your attention. Dome Homes are self supporting super structures that incorporate the two strongest building forms, (Triangles and Spheres). They are also know for exceptional energy efficiency; this is truly an out of the ordinary opportunity to own an extraordinary property.

The Interior: The home has 3 interior levels and entry on 2 sides and levels. This lends the possibility of using the lower spaces for commercial use. On the main living level entry is from the back side of the home. This level has a wide open foyer which leads into the great room and formal dining room. Also off this hallway is a main floor bedroom, a full bath and the stairway to both the upper and lower levels. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, which has oak cabinetry, a center island and the appliance are included with this sale. On the upper level behind a pair of French doors is a full private master suite. The master level also features a huge walk-in closet, open personal sitting loft that has an open view to below. Additionally in this upper area, there is a full bath and access to the copula tower. Back on the lower level of the home you will find it is a fully finished walkout. It has 2 additional bedrooms, a family room with a natural fireplace and laundry area. The front entry will allow for privacy if this property is being considered for a business use.

The Exterior:A broad circular paved driveway winds up to the inviting and impressively landscaped property; a mix of mature trees, flowers shrubs and decorative hardscape catch your eye as you wind around to the back parking area of this property. The rear entry deck has a garden gazebo, lots of perennial beds and colorful hosta beds. This property also features a super-sized 3-car detached garage. This structure is not just a place to serve as only a place to park your car but a place for a workshop, apartment, studio, exercise room among many other endless possibilities. Currently the studio space is being used is as a woodworking studio space. It is fully insulated, has electric and heat.

In the 1940's Buckminster Fuller invented the geodesic dome. His motivation was to solves some of the problems of poor housing conditions such as inefficient use of energy. In fact dome home's energy bills ranges between one-third and one-half of that for a conventional house with the same floor space, have lower exterior maintenance and have a higher strength against the forces of nature than conventional homes. If you are interested in Green Living, then this Dome may be your Home Sweet Dome!

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Mary Strang is the Broker-owner of RE/MAX Hill Country Realty located in Viroqua, WI. Home to Organic farming, a small rural city population of about 4000 and a great place to live! Copyright © 2009 by Mary Strang. All rights reserved... " Dome Home Living in Viroqua, WI" the blog post was written by Mary Strang is believed accurate but may not be guaranteed.