A Lord of the Rings-themed Utah home is listed for $43 million.

In Provo Canyon, famous for its spectacular rock formations, stands a 2135-square-meter mansion. It's long been dubbed the "Hobbit House"—it seems transported from the magical Middle-earth into the real world, the website writes. homes.

The house at 5618 East South Fork Road in Provo, Utah, was designed by architect Michael Upwall of Upwall Design Architects. He describes the local landscape as "utterly otherworldly."

“You climb up the road to the plateau… The landscape is so unusual and the views are so breathtaking that it literally takes your breath away,” Upwall shared his impressions.

According to realtor Kerry Oman of Summit Sotheby's International Realty in Park City, the house was built over ten years ago for a young couple who later moved to Hawaii. In 2017, the current owners purchased it and made it their second residence. Now, the house is back on the market.

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A place full of magic

According to Upwall, this project was one of the most unusual in his career, primarily due to the unique location. The six-bedroom mansion is located in a small valley overlooking the sharp, pyramidal peak of Mount Timpanogos.

"The shape of the summit is very expressive. We were able to work with both this distant yet impressive view and the narrow, secluded gorges located nearby. They are full of autumn gold and the murmur of water," the architect noted.

House Perecarries you to Middle-earth

When Upwall first walked across the 12-hectare site, he felt as if he had entered another world: “You instantly feel like you’re in Middle-earth.”

It was the surrounding nature that inspired the idea of ​​a "hobbit house." Among the first images discussed with the clients was Bilbo Baggins's famous round front door—so warm and inviting. This mansion's entrance door is precisely that: round, glass, recessed into solid wood and stone.

There is no place for evil here

The architecture contains vertical elements that allude to the towers of elves, hobbits and giants, but there is no trace of the gloomy Barad-dur here.

"There are certain vertical accents that need to be very subtle," Upwall explained. "Everything needs to be perceived on a subconscious level. You don't want one element suddenly leaping out and shouting, 'Look, I'm the tower from Lord of the Rings!' or 'I'm Bilbo Baggins's door!' The key is a subtle, almost imperceptible sense of magic."

The separate library on the property is another nod to Tolkien's world: "The shape of the library's roof, in particular, is a subtle nod to the curves of a swing or roller coaster."

Above the library is a study—one of the architect's favorite spaces: "An elegant spiral staircase leads up to it, seemingly ending in a floating landing with no visible supports. All of this is set in front of a two-story glass wall, and above, the same curved roofline continues. It feels like you're sitting in a vast, fairytale library. That's exactly the feeling we were going for. You go up there, sit down, open a book, and just think."

Inclusions of modernity

While the house has many rustic, hobbit-like features, Upwall consciously incorporated modern elements: "We built a little pool pavilion next to the lake—we felt it needed a contemporary counterpoint to all that fairytale feel."

Under the current owners, the mansion has been significantly expanded: the same pavilion by the pool, an artificial pond, and new landscaping features have appeared.

"This property is absolutely unique," emphasized realtor Kerry Oman. "Potential buyers are primarily impressed by the design and amenities: a basketball court, a game room, a golf simulator, swimming pools, and a Jacuzzi."

The attic also faces the summit of Timpanogos, and the gym features a large circular window.

"When you're doing it, it feels like you're conquering a mountain," Upwall describes his experience. "You're in a completely controlled space, but at the same time, you become part of nature."

The house was built by Magleby Construction, one of the region's top contractors, according to Upwall. The process was reminiscent of the old days, when the entire village would gather to build a communal barn: "It was a big family effort—subcontractors, masons, cabinetmakers... A real team effort."

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It was incredibly rewarding for Upwall to see the dream come true: “We became part of this architectural magic without destroying it at all.”

In essence, he noted, the "hobbit house" designed itself: the idea was suggested by the earth itself.

"The architecture turned out to be technically very complex and not at all easy to execute," the architect admitted.

But the most important thing that makes this place a true home is the moment of arrival. The road winds up the slope, fragments of the house glimpsed here and there through the trees, and with each turn, anticipation grows: something truly magical awaits you at the top of the hill.

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