So-called “earth shelters,” also known as earth-bermed houses, are sustainable, energy-efficient dwellings that are partially buried in soil, similar to the Hobbit houses in the Lord of the Rings fantasy films. They became popular following the 1973 Oil Crisis, thanks to their reduced energy costs for heating or cooling.
Just outside of Jackson, Michigan, an earth shelter home built in 1986 has hit the market with an asking price of $425,000. The 1,440-square-foot home sits on a 27-acre farm in Leoni Township and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.
More information is available from realtor.com. You can take a tour of the unique property below.
