In 2015, Paul Phillips was all over the local news in Oklahoma because he’d built a home over a pond, allowing him to fish from his living room. Now, the house in Skiatook, Oklahoma, could be yours — it’s been on the market since March 2019.
The cabin-style house sits mostly over water and has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It’s listed for $229,000 on Zillow.
According to the listing, Phillips’ home has a trap door in the living room floor for fishing. If you look closely, you can see it here:
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It also has a floor plan that’s open to the kitchen:
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Phillips also put his television right by the trap door. Genius!
The 1,750-square-foot house boasts lots of wood floors with a master bedroom and bath on the first floor.
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The other two bedrooms, and one bathroom, are upstairs.
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The home also has a wrap-around deck:
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It appears that there’s a second place to fish from the property. An additional structure on the side of the house is featured in the MLS/Zillow sale listing. It shows an open room with cabinetry and a refrigerator that has a small dock going out over the water.
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The listing says that all of the furniture stays with the house, which is on 1.24 acres in total. This unique home also sits on a corner lot.
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Nearby Skiatook Lake is a popular recreation destination with camping, a marina, lodging and a sand beach. It has a playground park, hiking opportunities and more — perfect for families and entertaining.
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The City of Skiatook itself is small. It’s in Osage and Tulsa counties in Oklahoma and has a population of about 7,500 people. The downtown area is historic and has a variety of stores, including antique dealers. There’s also a bakery, an old-fashioned drug store, a dance studio and a bar.
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The town annually conducts a Pioneer Day festival at a park with vendors, art, music, a parade and more.
Skiatook sounds like a place that is both a great place to call home — and to vacation!
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