It is normal to do a little interior decorating and redesigning to your home. However, a small percentage of people take their nesting renovations to the next level and fully convert their properties.

The Boeing 727

In the early 1990s JoAnne Ussery was looking to find a new mobile home. Oddly enough, her brother in law came up with the idea of finding a habitable decommissioned aircraft instead. A year later JoAnne had transported the aircraft and began renovations. Now her home boasts 80 windows and even a Jacuzzi in the cockpit.

The Converted Ship

On South Bass Island in Lake Erie, Ohio you may be surprised to see what looks like a ship that has been run-aground. Upon closer investigation you will find that it is actually the front end of what used to be The Benson Ford, a boat that was in service for over half a decade on the Great Lakes. Built by Henry Ford himself, the front end of the boat was snatched up and renovated into a family house on the island.

The Converted Water Tower

Believe it or not, the house on top of the tower was built to disguise the water tank contained beneath it nearly 80 years ago. Since then, the tank has been removed and the renovations have begun. Now the home consists of five bedrooms and three bathrooms! Not to mention this home has the best views in Thorpness.

The Converted Cliff

Cathy Wertz and Randy Clark debated for years over what to do with the 45 acres of land they purchased in Bisbee Arizona. Years later, they decided to make the most out of one of their cliff sides by creating a 3,000 square foot cave and turning it into a home. Caves are not uncommon, but this is by far one of the most luxurious around. The home is currently on the market for about $2 million.

The Converted Car Ferry

This tugboat was given a lot of love by architect Olle Lundberg. After shelling out $260,000 for the old vehicle carrier Olle moved it from Iceland to San Francisco. The boat, which is still in the water, is now a lavish house lived in by the Lundberg family. Outsiders wouldn’t even have a clue that the boat is actually a residence.

The Converted Missile Silo

Ed Peden may be one of the most creative property converters yet. He was the first to convert a missile silo into a livable space. When Ed first viewed the silo via a canoe it was mostly flooded. Now, this huge complex includes a 47 ton door, 18” thick concrete walls and 120’ long tunnel that connects the two halves of the home.