Man Builds Dream Home Over A Pond So He Can Fish From A Hole In His Living Room Floor

[GON]

"Paul Philips, a resident of Skiatook, Oklahoma, has taken his passion for fishing to a whole new level by building his dream home in the middle of a private pond. With a trap door in his living room, he can fish right from the comfort of his couch, any time of day."

Man Builds Dream Home Over A Pond So He Can Fish From A Hole In His Living Room Floor

Paul Philips, a resident of Skiatook, Oklahoma, has taken his passion for fishing to a whole new level by building his dream home in the middle of a private pond. With a trap door in his living room, he can fish right from the comfort of his couch, any time of day. The idea may...

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[4WD]

"Paul Philips, a resident of Skiatook, Oklahoma, has taken his passion for fishing to a whole new level by building his dream home in the middle of a private pond. With a trap door in his living room, he can fish right from the comfort of his couch, any time of day."

Man Builds Dream Home Over A Pond So He Can Fish From A Hole In His Living Room Floor

Paul Philips, a resident of Skiatook, Oklahoma, has taken his passion for fishing to a whole new level by building his dream home in the middle of a private pond. With a trap door in his living room, he can fish right from the comfort of his couch, any time of day. The idea may...

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Ummm … a pier with a T head is what the next owner will add

 

[PimTac]

I am thinking mold and mildew, algae growth, rot, and a lot more reasons I wouldn’t do that.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

I hope he used closed cell spray foam underneath.

 

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

I hope he doesn't need to sell that place and recoup any equity.

 

[4WD]

I am thinking mild and mildew, algae growth, rot, and a lot more reasons I wouldn’t do that.

The 10’x30’ “Tackle Room” at my camp was built over water. It’s unsealed treated deck lumber with 3/4” rubber matting (industrial) on the floor - no mold + no mildew …

 

[4WD]

I hope he doesn't need to sell that place and recoup any equity.

He’s not far from the other side of the turf …

 

[Shel_B]

I applaud the guy for doing what he wants to do what he loves.

 

[LazyDog]

Nice and crazy idea, not all things need to have a return of investment.

 

[c502cid]

I applaud the guy for doing what he wants to do what he loves.

Absolutely. I applaud this guy for actually making a dream happen.

 

[Shel_B]

Nice and crazy idea, not all things need to have a return of investment.

Indeed. Many folks on this forum buy cars they love that depreciate.

 

[joekingcorvette]

That is one lucky guy. Watch tv and catch fish!

 

[DriveHard]

It doesn't look to be "in the middle"...more of built overhanging water, but still attached to land.

 

[Shel_B]

That is one lucky guy. Watch tv and catch fish!

Considering the news he's made, he might even watch himself fishing.

 

[tyman]

That's one way to do it I guess

 

[ekrampitzjr]

There are plenty of small cabins that watermen built over water on Tangier Island in Virginia. If maintained, they last fine. The big problem seems to be keeping up the roofs and the docks/piers they're on.

 

[4WD]

It doesn't look to be "in the middle"...more of built overhanging water, but still attached to land.

Yeah … a family a few miles from here dug the private pond and left a wide spot on one levee for a nice 2 story with a slab … 3 car garage … all that … The driveway comes up and turns 90° …
Cool place with upper and lower patios looking across the pond …

 

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

I see there's not a whole lot of civil engineers participating in this thread.

 

[Aredeeem]

I always thought the joy of fishing was getting OUT of the house all day. Is this guy married?

 

[wpod]

That is one lucky guy. Watch tv and catch fish!

I would put the hole in the floor on the throne room. That would me the most efficient use of time.