James Bond-inspired dome home in booming city selling for $539k

An unusual dome-shaped house has hit the market in Rockhampton, offering budget-conscious buyers a property that’s outside the box.The two bedroom home at 57 Bishop Street, The Range is listed for sale for offers over $539,000, making it an affordable option in a city where homes have climbed almost 20% in a year.The house was originally built in the 1980s by Franz Leiminer, a German immigrant whose design for the home was inspired by his childhood fascination with James Bond and futuristic architecture.The home employs a geodesic dome design popularised in the 1960s and 1970s. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyIt employs a geodesic dome design, with the shell of the building constructed from triangular panels joined together.From the outside, it could easily be mistaken for a military facility, weather station or evil villain’s lair.But the well-rounded home is surprisingly cosy on the inside, packing a lot into its 117sqm of internal floorspace.The dome structure is composed of triangular panels, with walls that merge into ceilings. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyOn the ground level, the house includes an open plan kitchen and dining room, a renovated bathroom with separate toilet and...