A $250,000 all-black house in Illinois is going viral for its gothic look, but the owner says it was unintentional



The so-called "goth" house is in Lincoln, Illinois.

A house in Illinois is being called a "goth" house because of its all-black appearance.

The octagonal property has a spiral staircase and master loft.

"Too many homes are the same, why not stand out?" asked current owner and real estate agent, Seth Goodman.

The all-black house for sale in Lincoln, Illinois, is being branded the "goth" house after it was listed.

The house has a black painting on the roof and a neighbour's house.

The property was first listed on Realtor.com on December 17 and received a lot of attention after being featured on the account called "Zillow Gone Wild", which has over 1.3 million followers.

The post received over 94,000 likes at the time of writing.

The octagonal property was purchased by a real estate agent who renovated it but didn't want it to be all-black at first.

The door to the two-bedroom house.

He only planned to paint the shingle roof black, but later decided to use the color scheme of local contractors.

"Although some may view it as dark, it is not once inside, given all of the natural light and overhead lighting," he said.

He said it was a peaceful property.

The two-story home is described as a "mysterious black octagon shaped home on an expansive secluded 0.52 acre lot!"

An aerial view of the "goth" home in Lincoln, Illinois, shows its unusual shape with an octagonal front.

The property was built in 1993 and was intended to be quirkier.

He said that the neighbors were initially taken aback by the change but were pleasantly surprised: "It definitely cleaned up the overall appeal and gave everyone something to talk about."

The residence is just over 1,500 square feet and has a three-car garage.

A three-car garage is on the property.

The secluded location and large garage add to the mystery of the home, according to the man.

"From the side street, you can't see what the building is, it's the three-car garage," he said.

The home has a black and white theme that spans two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living and dining room, a kitchen, and a utility room.

The living room of the "goth" house has a fireplace.

The original design was very old. It used a white and beige color scheme with brown on the sides and roof.

Neon signs, a gas log fireplace, French doors, laminate flooring, and a galley kitchen with granite countertops are some of the distinctive features of the property.

The kitchen has spotlights.

The house has gotten a lot of worldwide interest since it went live, according to the man.

"Too many homes are the same, why not stand out or be different?" he asked.

The main living loft has soaring cathedral ceilings and three skylights and is located in the open-plan lounge and dining room.

The spiral staircase leads to the bedrooms on the first floor.

The upper floor has a tiled walk-in shower and a private tiled bath.

The listing says that this midwestern showstopper is sexy and unique.

There are lots of windows in the house, as well as grey and white detailing, to make the home feel better.

The bathroom is black and marble.

He said that there was tons of natural light because windows were all around on both floors.

The kitchen, bathroom, and utility room all have white trim and charcoal grey cabinets.

It is great for a good night's sleep if you live in an entirely dark home.

The big bedroom has skylights and a neon sign.

He said there were no limitations to the black house.

"If you love your sleep, there is no place more peaceful to do it in," he said.

The home is a great buy for one or two people who want low-maintenance living.

The utility room in thegoth house is all black.

The striking house is an absolute gem for anyone looking for a relaxing home.

It's easy to live in total peace and comfort.

The original article is on Insider.