Coober Pedy's underground home with indoor pool is a rare gem

A unique home for sale in Coober Pedy, South Australia, will be a real treasure to some.

The property at 25 Old Water Tank Road in what’s considered to be the “opal capital of the world”, is on offer through Misty Mance of Lin Andrews Real Estate.

Not only is the three-bedroom, one-bathroom home underground, it also contains the very rare feature of an indoor swimming pool in the main entertaining room.

The square pool certainly stands out, taking up the majority of the floor space, and is surrounded by wooden benches, pot plants and statement art on the walls.

Expressions of Interest

25 Old Water Tank Road, Coober Pedy SA 5723

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A price guide for the property called Faye’s Underground Home has not been set, with agent Mance taking expressions of interest.

Domain’s latest data reveals the median house price for Coober Pedy to be $74,500, an increase of 12.9 per cent from last year.

Coober Pedy has a population of 1,769 and an age demographic of 60 and above.

Located 846 kilometres north of Adelaide, Coober Pedy has long been considered the “opal capital of the world” due to the significant amount of opals mined there.

As stated on the listing, the property at 25 Old Water Tank Road was once “home to a local mail truck driver” and has since been transformed.

Locals or tourists can even be given a guided tour of the home “for a small entry fee’.

Alongside the main entertaining area with pool, the property also offers a lounge and dining room with built-in bar and wine cellar.

Interiors are certainly unique with jade walls, timber detail and pops of retro colour, while the exterior takes on more of a modest tone.

Coober Pedy has a population of 1,769 and an age demographic of 60 and above.

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