Homeowners who appeared on the TV show "Fixer Upper" are cashing in on the success of the HGTV program.
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A one-bedroom home that was purchased for $28,000 on 'Fixer Upper' is up for sale for nearly $1 million
The "Shotgun House" appeared on season three of the show.
The main living room in the "Shotgun House."
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"Shotgun House," which appeared on a season-three episode of "Fixer Upper" in March 2016, was bought for $28,000 and renovated by cohosts Joanna and Chip Gaines, according to Curbed. The one-bedroom property in Waco, Texas, has now been put on the market for $950,000 by its owners. It's 1,050 square feet and listed with Briggs Freeman.
The Gaines have been fixing up dilapidated homes in Waco since November 2015 and now have a cult following. The show has become such a hit that it has transformed the town of Waco into a full-fledged tourist destination.
This means many of the "Fixer Upper" homeowners are renting their houses out on Airbnb and taking advantage of its popularity.
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Take a look around the incredible and miniature Shotgun House:
This compact, one-bedroom home, known as "Shotgun House," appeared on season three of the TV show.
Cameron and Jessie Bell originally bought the house for $28,000. It's now being listed with Briggs Freeman for $950,000.
The house was abandoned when they found it and on a plot of land that had been sold. It was then moved to another location.
The couple currently lists the house on Airbnb for $325 a night, excluding tax and service fees.
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The house has one bedroom and a queen sofa bed, sleeping four people in total.
When you walk in, you're in an open-plan living area.
There's an attached kitchen.
The master bedroom, decorated by Joanna Gaines, is behind the kitchen.
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It has an attached ensuite bathroom and a laundry room with a washer and dryer next door.
To create extra living space, the Gaines added a loft, accessed by a ship-ladder staircase.
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This loft area and the house's 20-foot ceilings make it feel a lot more spacious.
The loft is currently used for extra seating and office space.
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There is a large outdoor area with a fire pit and seating.
It is also two blocks from the Gaines' home-goods store, known as the Magnolia Market, which has become a major tourist attraction for fans of the show.
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