Apparently, Hobbit houses aren't big sellers. Developer Ron Meyers's housing development, "The Shire," which is located in Bend, Oregon, has only sold one home since the project began nearly two years ago. And granted, I am a Lord of the Rings dork, but even if I weren't I'd still find these houses pretty cute. Would you want to live in such a fanciful home?
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omg...so awesome
1I'm actually still thinking about this. Honestly - If I came across something like this, and were in the market for a new house, I would probably wax and wane over this for a long while. One part of me thinks - "OMG. A terraced garden and I could do additional artwork on the exterior as if it were hanging from the branches" and the other half of me goes, "Damn. But that is so far over the top". So waddyagonnado? I just don't know my own mind on this one.
2It sounds crazy, but the houses are beautiful. If I could afford it I would live there.
3If money were no issue, absolutely!
4I think it's really neat an whimsical! I wonder if they are pretty pricey though... maybe that's why they aren't selling very fast.
5They've prolly got amazing vaulted and romantic rounded coves inside....prolly very warm and lovely. I'd def consider it!
6COOOL!! I would totally do this! very different and I like it!
7Well, how much were they asking?
8I'm only 5' tall, so I"m practically a Hobbit myself.
I love it!
9Absolutely! Not only would it be perfect for my short stature, but they are also very cute and ... practical? Ok I'm not sure how practical they are, but I respect this guy all the same.
10There's a house in Winnetka (IL) that we see on the way to our bridge game once a month. We call it the shire house because it has exactly that aesthetic...and it has to be at least 30 years old. It's adorable, though, and if I had all the money in the world, I'd go try to buy it.
11Yes, but then again I'm 4'11.
12i think its awesome. I like the organic look of it
13PS the homes range from 650K-900K, which is pretty pricey for Oregon. If i had the money and wanted to live in Bend I totally would buy it though!
14Being from the Pacific Northwest, I can say - Bend, OR is not the place I would willingly move to! And Renees3 has a great point - while these prices might be the norm for Seattle, it is rather high for the Bend area.
15Bend sucks, sorry. If the houses were more affordable and NOT in Bend, they'd probably be selling really well.
16cute.
17That is awesome I would so live there, I wonder if my 6'2 husband would fit.
18Aww they are soo cute! I think I might get sick of it after awhile though...
19If money weren't a problem and I planned to live there for ages, I'd go for it. It's more than just the theme. It's the cozy, romantic aesthetic on the inside that i would fall in love with.
20I googled The Shire. Apparently it's in foreclosure.
21Also, it's a whole subdivision of the city that's built this way with townhouses and community space! www.bendshire.com
And the hobbit hole in the pic above is storage for tools in the backyard. (I wish it were the front of the house!)
I definitely would if it was free, and if i was allowed to do some decorating of my own
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