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Whether by the conversion of a cave, water tank or silo, or an original architectural design, there are some unique homes in Missouri – all of which offer one-of-a-kind features that will make passersby look twice and, perhaps, go inside. Some of these unique houses in Missouri are even currently available for purchase!  Hats off to the architects behind these 10 amazingly unique homes in Missouri.

1. Caveland Cave House, Festus
North 11th Street, N 11th St, Festus, MO 63028, USA
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Caveland, as it's come to be known, is a 17,000-square-foot geothermal and passive solar powered home within a cave. located in Festus on 11th Street.
2. Pensmore Mansion, Highlandville, Ozark Mountains
2700 Woods Fork Rd, Highlandville, MO 65669, USA
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According to Wikipedia, this home "is designed to be earthquake resistant, bullet proof, blast proof, tornado resistant, bug resistant, and fire resistant. The home is capable of withstanding an EF5 tornado" Located in the Ozark Mountains in Highlandville, the Pensmore mansion has been under construction on and off for many years.
3. Historic Gem in St. Louis, 5215 Lindell Boulevard
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5215 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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This unique mansion built in 1910 is 7,000 square feet and contains 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Located at 5215 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, it is estimated to be worth $1,305,675.
4. 1653 Residence in Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO, USA
http://studiobuild.com/#/1653-residence/
This simple yet elegant and unique modern design was created by Studio Build and is located in Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood. You can find out more about the 1653 Residence on the Studio Build website.
5. LEED Platinum House, Habitat For Humanity, Drury University, Springfield.
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4622 Fairmount Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA
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Created by Hammons School of Architecture at Drury University in Springfield, this green home has been named the "Drury University Sustainable Habitat House" and has achieved Platinum status with the LEEDs (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system for green homes. Want to know more about the LEED Platinum House? Luckily, you can take a virtual tour of one of the most unique houses in Missouri.

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6. Water Tank Conversion in Louisiana, MO
102 Water St, Louisiana, MO 63353, USA
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This home on 102 Water Street in Louisiana was featured on HGTV’s "You Live in What?" in 2014 and was renovated from two 50 foot diameter drinking water tanks.
7. Dome Home, Sunrise Beach
www.naturalspacedomes.com
620 Point Lookout Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079, USA
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This "dome home" with a view of Lake of the Ozarks, was built in 1981 and is located at 620 Point Look Out Road in Sunrise Beach. Featuring 16 skylights and unique architecture, this dome has 4500 square feet of living space.
8. Grain Silo Home in Springfield
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Springfield, MO, USA
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This Springfield home was built designed around an old grain bin by Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling. They call it the "Modern Silo Custom Home" and it was featured on houzz.com. See more pictures of the home's interior by visiting the Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling Facebook page.
9. Bonne Terre A-Frame House
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1101 Rue Angeline, Bonne Terre, MO 63628, USA
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This unique A-frame designed home is located at 1101 Rue Angeline in Bonne Terre. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1532 square feet of living space. The home is off the market; however, you can still learn all about the home by viewing the former listing on the Zillow website.
10. Spanish Revival in Clayton
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24 Wydown Terrace, Clayton, MO 63105, USA
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This Spanish Revival home located at 24 Wydown Terrace in Clayton. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with 4,345 square feet of living space. Though it's now off the market, you can catch all the home's details by checking out the former listing onZillow.

So, what do you think? Are these some of the most unique homes in Missouri or what?! Whether they are your taste or not, you can’t deny there is something unique in all of these homes.  Would you live in any of these places?  Share your comments with us.

The state’s one-of-a-kind sites don’t end with unique homes in Missouri. There are so many other places in the state that will make you do a double take. Just take these quirky roadside attractions in Missouri, for example.

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The unique houses in Missouri showcased above aren’t the only impressive pieces of architecture in the state. There are also some truly beautiful churches in Missouri, and the Stonegate Glass Chapel is one of them. Located in Walnut Shade, the chapel is constructed of a combination of stone, steel, and glass. The unique construction combined with the chapel’s scenic surroundings, makes for one enchanting site. Not surprisingly, the chapel is a popular spot for couples tying the knot. Fortunately, the chapel is also open for tours.

Can I spend the night in a castle in Missouri?

As far as impressive architecture goes, it doesn’t get much better than a castle. Fortunately for residents of the Show-Me State, there are several castles in Missouri, including the Stone Castle Hotel. That’s right; you can actually spend the night in a castle in Missouri! Located in Branson, the one-of-a-kind hotel is brimming with regal charm and lots of great amenities. The accommodations are certainly fit for a king… or queen.

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