Foreign Property News | Posted by Zarni Kyaw
We recently reported on a Las Vegas bomb shelter complete with hot tub and sauna, and it seems the theme of the day is post-apocalypse homes.
The newest addition is the Arkup, which is a livable yacht that aims to give people somewhere to live once climate changes brings the seas to levels where they’re engulfing land (cheery).
The name seems to stem from Noah’s Ark, and the structure itself floats completely and runs completely off-grid due to 2,300 foot rooftop solar panels.
It can withstand a Category Four hurricane, and has 4,350 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space divided between the main and upper decks, making for luxury and safe living wherever there’s water.
You don’t actually need to float, though, as it can lift itself on automated hydraulic pilings and remain stationary if necessary.
Inside the Arkup is a Miele kitchen, a walk-in closet, and free-standing Jacuzzi, as part of an open-plan living space that will make you feel impressively serene while civilisation drowns in the depths below.
There are four ensuite, king-size bedrooms, alongside all the mod cons you could possibly need such as a trash compactor (not sure where the rubbish ends up though). Due to the fact it’s run off-grid, the environmental aspect is certainly going to be a pull for prospective buyers.
It’s not a purse-friendly option, though, and will be reserved for millionaires once the sea levels do rise.
You don’t have to fork out and buy it straight away, as there is an option to charter for $6,000 (£4,600) a night for eight guests.
If you do decide that now’s the time to purachase, the floating villa on offer is priced at $5.9 million (£4.5 million) completely furnished and decorated.
There are more swanky options available too – if you could imagine such a thing – and prices go up to $12 million (£9.2 million).
Ref: Property Report
