70s-Era 'Hobbit House' For Sale In Wisconsin

RIVER FALLS, WI -- Nestled into a hillside in a remote part of Wisconsin is one of the rarest opportunities for an adventurous and artistic home buyer.

For the first time since its creation, a Bermed-Earth-Sheltered home designed by the Architect, Mike McGuire is up for sale. It was built in 1972 by UW-River Falls professors Pat Clark and Emogene Nelson from plans created by Stillwater, Minn., architect McGuire.

This private home is tucked away on 3.47 acres lot on the edge of River Falls. This unique design is multi leveled with 2,236 square feet, 3 wood burning fireplaces, 2 newer furnaces. 5 skylights, 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, built-in's and 2 car garages.

Retired UW-River Falls professor Jacque Foust says he's decided to sell because he lives in Florida part-time, and also has a home in Stockholm. “It’s more than I can take of,” he said in a Leader-Telegram article.

“Everybody calls it the hobbit house,” said realtor Dale Antiel, also in the Leader-Telegram. However, Foust was quoted as saying that he wasn't fond of the home's unofficial title.

• Address: N8064 975th St, River Falls, Wisconsin
• Price: $285,000
• Square Feet: 2236
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1972

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.