With a retail price of just under $50,000, Elon rents his tiny house from SpaceX and the rumored residence measures just 37 square metres.
In early 2020, Elon Musk made the decision to sell most of his assets so he could focus on producing electric cars, building rockets and managing his other businesses. Since then, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has sold all of his mansion and moved into a $50,000 rental home in Boca Chica, Texas, where SpaceX’s development and testing sites are located.
On August 7, on the personal page of Musk’s biographer, author Walter Isaacson was once the editor of Time magazine, the chairman of CNN and the author of a series of biographies about famous people like Leonardo da Vinci. , Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, Steve Jobs, … posted photos in the prefab house, with an introduction to the upcoming book Elon Musk.
“In 2020, Musk decided to sell his five large homes and move into this two-bedroom home in Boca Chica, Texas,” Isaacson wrote in a report.
This is the rare time the living space inside Elon Musk’s $50,000 house has been revealed.
While co-founder Galiano Tiramani has not officially confirmed that Musk has resided in one of the company’s Boxabl Casitas, the brand has hinted in a recent promotional video that it is installing one. for a top-secret client”. Set up in just one day, the innovative design folds for easy transport before being quickly assembled on site.
This ingenious prefabricated manufacturing facility is supposed to be installed at the Starbase launch site in the southern Texan town of Boca Chica. With a retail price of just under $50,000, Elon rents his tiny house from SpaceX and the rumored residence measures just 37 square metres.
Notably, the compact floor plan puts a lot of effort into an enclosed space. The interior is divided into four sections: a full-sized kitchen with a wrap-around breakfast bar, a cozy living room, a cozy bedroom area, and a stylish, streamlined bathroom.
In this design, a smart room divider separates the living room from the bedroom area, featuring a cozy electric fireplace built into the wall. Boxabl’s flat pack house designs are customizable, so it’s likely Musk will be able to add his own unique touch to the interior.
While some small kitchens have miniature appliances and minimal counter space, this design features a large fridge, oven, microwave, double sink and dishwasher. White shakers and glass-fronted display cabinets provide a place for crockery and glassware.
The tiny house may not have room for a full dining set, but the kitchen countertop has been cleverly extended to form a breakfast bar for two. Located on the corner next to the main road, this is just one example of the clever use of space by this petite home.
Equipped with heating and air-conditioning as standard, every power outlet has a built-in USB plug – suitable for the tech world. What’s more, thanks to the home’s advanced insulation and energy-saving technology, Boxabl says the average home’s utility bill is just $28 per month.
Located behind the living area, the bedroom also has some clever ways to utilize the space. Two half-size wardrobes with hanging space have been placed under the table top of the room divider, while compact compartments and drawers are perfect for storing accessories and mementos.
The bathroom is hidden behind a glass door, and although the space may be modest, it packs a lot of things, from a large vanity to a deep tub or shower, depending on what the owner has indicated. determined. Sleek and streamlined, there’s plenty of storage, while the large backlit mirror adds a chic touch to the modern space.
Special attention to detail is given to the fixtures, from the matte black faucet to the shower to the glass washbasin. Plus, the walk-in shower corner feels small.
After limiting his lavish lifestyle, the billionaire is looking to the future. Elon Musk has sold all his lands and houses to quickly realize his goal of conquering space and becoming self-sufficient on Mars by 2050.