- In Bisbee, Arizona, a house that was built inside a cave is for sale for $998,500.
- According to a 2012 report by Forbes, the home is referred to by locals as the “Cave House.”
- The cave sits on a 37-acre property that also includes a two-level guest house and a studio.
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In the Mule Mountains in Bisbee, Arizona, sits a nearly 3,000-square-foot cave home.
The home’s origin dates back to 1985 when a couple, who fell in love with the area, decided to blast away at the rock on the side of a mountain to carve out a home.
According to a video by HGTV, the couple spent 15 years working on the project. They sold it in 2018 to its current owner for $987,000. It’s now back on the market for $998,500.
The 37-acre property, which is filled with plants, trees, and natural pools, includes a two-level guest house and a small studio in addition to the cave house.
Keep reading for a look inside the unique home.
According to a 2012 report by Forbes, the property in Bisbee, Arizona, is referred to as the "Cave House" by locals.
Source: Forbes
Bisbee is a historic city in Arizona that's known for its copper-mining past. It's home to 5,261 people and has a median home value of $127,000.
Source: Discover Bisbee, Niche
According to a video by HGTV, the cave home is elevated 5,300 feet and stays between 68 and 70 degrees year round.
Source: HGTV
The front door opens up to a sunroom, which doubles as a bedroom. It was built around the entrance of the cave.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
In the video, the home is described as having an L-shape with one hallway leading into the cave and another leading out.
Source: HGTV
Additional areas like the kitchen and dining room were added blast by blast off to the sides of the hallway. Each blast gave the couple around "10 feet in,10 feet up, and 10 feet wide," according to the video.
Source: HGTV
Listing agent Robert Maloney told Business Insider that there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the cave home.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
It spans 2,568 square feet.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
Detailed finishes, like a winding metal staircase in the living room, complement the cave's calm and inviting atmosphere.
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That winding staircase leads up to a cozy bedroom loft.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
According to HGTV, the cave's exit is 15 feet higher than its entrance.
Source: HGTV
Outside, the 37-acre property boasts a two-level guest house.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
According to Maloney, the guest house has two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
There's also a small studio next to an RV shed.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
In the studio, the kitchen area is located in the front while the bed and living area are toward the back.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
The property is filled with plants, trees, animal life, and natural pools that create waterfalls.
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty
The couple who first built the house sold it in 2018 to its current owner for $987,000. It's now back on the market, asking $998,500.
Source: Zillow
