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‘Earthship’ in Colorado completely fascinates in TikTok video. ‘If only I was rich’

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Exterior Screengrab from Realtor.com

The name “earthship” can be a little deceiving if you’re thinking about it in a sci-fi type of way. While it may sound like a bizarre plot point from a Ridley Scott movie, what it actually is is pretty cool all on its own.

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

It’s a “passive solar home made of natural and recycled materials,” Environment-Ecology.com says, and this particular one on the Colorado Springs real estate market for $730,000 has bewitched the TikTok universe.

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The popular HousesThatAreCool account did a TikTok video on the two-bedroom, one-bathroom “green friendly” house which is surrounded by Colorado beauty, and needless to say folks were fascinated.

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“If only I was rich,” one person commented.

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“Dream home,” another said.

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“This is so cool,” someone said.

The inside is not only as captivating as the exterior, but it’s also a spacious 2,940-square-feet complete with an indoor pond.

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Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

Other features include:

  • “100-foot aluminum clad wall of windows”

  • Skylights

  • Vermont slate floors

  • New solar system

  • Wood burning stove

  • Propane stove

  • Tankless water heater

  • Large kitchen

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Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

The bedrooms are also pretty impressive.

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

“Huge primary suite with walk-out to side yard, built-in planters, seating area, walk-in closet,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “Awesome guest room with built-in privacy planter wall and hidden Murphy bed.”

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

Colorado Springs is about 70 miles south of Denver.

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This story was originally published July 21, 2022 at 12:23 PM with the headline "‘Earthship’ in Colorado completely fascinates in TikTok video. ‘If only I was rich’."

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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