Michigan 'Mushroom House' is on offer for a cool $6.4 million

By
Kristy Johnson
August 3, 2022
This 'Mushroom House' located in Michigan, with its very unique thatched roof, has gone on the market.

A quirky “Mushroom House” has gone on the market in Michigan.

While most Aussies are struggling to find mushrooms in their local supermarket, a home owner in the United States took their love of the humble vegetable to a whole new level.

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and represented by agent Nate Granata, the seven-bedroom property is expected to sell for a cool $US4.5 million ($6.4 million).

The unique abode covers 6,000 square-feet and is referred to as “The Thatch House” due to its signature roof.

Quirky 'Mushroom House' in Michigan with a thatched roof goes on the market for $6.4 million
This ‘Mushroom House’ located in Michigan, with its very unique thatched roof, has gone on the market. Photo: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Quirky 'Mushroom House' in Michigan, known as The Thatch House, goes on the market for $6.4 million
The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom property, is listed for a cool $US4.5 million ($6.4 million). Photo: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

American architect Earl Young designed the original seven-bathroom home back in 1918.

He was known to source stone for his multiple properties throughout Northern Michigan.

However, the new owner dreamed up a new aesthetic, drawing a thatched roof onto a napkin.

The design concept took nearly two years to come to fruition and saw thatch being imported in from Europe.

Quirky 'Mushroom House' in Michigan, known as The Thatch House, goes on the market for $6.4 million
Known as ‘The Thatch House’, the home was originally designed by architect Earl Young back in 1918. Photo: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Quirky 'Mushroom House' in Michigan, known as The Thatch House, goes on the market for $6.4 million
The new owner dreamed up a new aesthetic, drawing a thatched roof onto a napkin, but kept Young’s signature use of stone. Photo: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Interiors reflect Young’s original aesthetic with stone fireplaces and staircases, along with the timber joinery and benchtops in the living areas, kitchen and bathrooms.

Timber floorboards in a rich chocolate tone, along with the new owner’s choice of plush textiles in bold hues, provides a warm and inviting feel to the estate.

The bespoke house has understandably become a viral sensation on Instagram.

Quirky 'Mushroom House' in Michigan, known as The Thatch House, goes on the market for $6.4 million
Timber floorboards in a rich chocolate tone, along with bold textiles, adds a warm and cosy feel to the estate. Photo: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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