{
  "id": 10162387,
  "title": "Missouri house transformed into ‘African Queen’ listed for $1.2 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/missouri-house-transformed-into-african-queen-listed-for-1-2-million",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/a-1962-missouri-house-bought-by-its-current-owners-in-2013-was-transformed-into-the-african-queen-with-a-15-foot-zulu-warrior-and-a-20000-piece-crocodile-mosaic-the-unusual-retreat-is-now-asking-1-2-million/articleshow/134507445.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2013, Michael and Lisa Willhoit purchased a 1962 Missouri home and transformed it into the unique \"African Queen\" retreat. Spanning 3,176 square feet and situated on four acres in Springfield, the property boasts an array of international architectural elements and natural features. The exterior features a 15-foot Zulu warrior sculpture and incorporates reclaimed materials such as 18th-century Indonesian teak, Indian monumental doors, and ostrich egg-lighted fixtures. Inside, the house contains an intricate wood mosaic floor made of oak, walnut, and ebony, as well as a 20,000-piece crocodile mosaic. The property's outdoor areas include spring-fed ponds, waterfalls, and mature gardens, with wildlife present, such as a family of otters. The African Queen offers a blend of architectural innovation, interior splendor, and natural beauty, making it a standout property in Springfield's Brentwood area.",
  "summary": "A 1962 house in Springfield, Missouri, known as the African Queen, is on the market for $1.2 million. Bought by Michael and Lisa Willhoit in 2013, the 3,176-square-foot home features a 15-foot Zulu warrior sculpture, a 20,000-piece crocodile mosaic, reclaimed teak, unusual light fixtures and a glass floor overlooking spring-fed water. It is currently used as a short-term rental.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}