Inside the underground home in Australia’s ‘cheapest town’ that has a POOL in the living room

A truly one-of-a-kind South Australian home with a fascinating history is waiting to be purchased and even features a swimming pool in the living room.

In the mining town of Coober Pedy, also known as ‘Australia’s cheapest city’, lies a gem known as ‘Faye’s Underground House’.

The iconic underground abode was carved by Australia’s first female opal mine owner and industry pioneer, Faye Nayler.

While an underground home may seem unusual to most Aussie suburbs, it makes perfect sense for the residents of Coober Pedy, many of whom are accustomed not only to working in mines but also living in cave-like dwellings to escape the sweltering desert temperatures.

Faye, along with two friends, meticulously created the uniquely nestled ‘shelter’ house, starting the project in 1962.

Armed with nothing but picks, shovels and perseverance, the trio transformed the cave into a spacious three-bedroom home over a period of ten years; He even had an indoor underground swimming pool built adjacent to the recreation area.

While building the property, the trio also continued to mine gemstones on the site.

Their labor of love was completed in 1972 and quickly became a local icon.

The charming cave-like house even has a large swimming pool next to the living area.

The underground house has six main rooms, including the dining area (pictured), three bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bar and that famous swimming pool.

Faye’s Underground House has since opened its doors to the public and operates as a living museum. It’s currently ranked #3 among attractions in Coober Pedy on TripAdvisor.

But after decades as a living museum and highly sought-after tourist destination, this intriguing property 25 Old Water Tank Road is up for sale.

So what’s it like inside? The interior of the house is a time capsule of retro country style.

The decor is frozen in the 60s and 70s, with stone walls, a vintage bar built from rocks, a generous entertainment area and, of course, a swimming pool not to be missed.

At the time it was built, it was the first underground swimming pool built in Coober Pedy and took up almost the entire room.

Even today, the oasis-like indoor pool equipped with greenery and seating remains a standout feature. It remains one of the few properties in the mining town to have a pool.

The underground house has six main rooms: three bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and dining area with a built-in bar, large entertainment area, impressive wine cellar and that famous swimming pool.

Other features include stunning jade walls, custom furniture, and all the cave comforts anyone living underground would need.

Australia’s first female opal mine owner and industry pioneer, Faye Nayler (left), built this unique property with two friends. The house is a popular Coober Pedy tourist attraction to this day (right)

The home’s decoration is steeped in styles popular in the 60s and 70s, including a vintage bar built from rocks.

Currently for sale, the owners have carefully preserved the property in its original state and hope the next owner will continue that legacy.

The property is located on a generous, fully fenced lot with porch, garage and desert garden.

Since operating as a museum, an influx of tourists have paid a modest entrance fee for a guided tour of the residence and the opal tunnels below.

The current owners have lovingly maintained the cave property since the early 1980s. They are now Selling through Andrews Property RegionalWe hope a new guardian will continue his legacy.

For an investor, this surprising property offers an unusual proposition. It offers outback history, a thriving business and the opportunity to own perhaps Australia’s coolest cave house.

Although no exact price is listed, a price guide will be provided to interested parties who can book a private tour with the real estate agent.

This rare treasure awaits its next chapter; The only question is who will be the one to take him there?