From backyard bomb shelters to kitted-out underground complexes and huge nuclear missile silos, there are more bunkers for sale than you might imagine. Fear of a nuclear conflict in the 1950s and 60s prompted many citizens to build covert hideouts to hunker down in should the worst happen and these ultra-safe relics are becoming more sought after during these uncertain times.

So whether you’re looking for a comfortable home with an added layer of security, seeking a doomsday survival shelter or searching for a truly unique piece of real estate that's ripe for restoration, these amazing subterranean sanctuaries could be for you. Click or scroll on for more...

Secluded beneath the ground in the wilds of the American Midwest, Vivos Indiana is an ultra-safe shelter that can accommodate up to 80 people. Designed by Robert Vicino as a fortified haven to wait out any type of disaster, the subterranean hideaway is situated within a converted Cold War-era bunker complex and is strong enough to withstand a 20-megaton nuclear explosion.

The highly affordable bunker extends 10,000 square feet and a bed here will set you back just $35,000 (£28k) per person. In fact, you might be able to bag a bargain as the listing quotes 'deep discounts for people with special skills.' 

Kitted out with everything you could need, the underground bolthole is more like a comfortable hotel than a spartan military bunker. Think 600-thread-count sheets, plush carpets, flat-screen TVs and reclining armchairs.

The impressive facility can accommodate residents for up to a year, with no need to venture up to the surface. Overflowing with luxury amenities, the shelter has a huge kitchen, a movie theatre, an open-plan lounge, bathrooms and cosy bedrooms, so there's no need to scrimp on creature comforts. Other highlights include pet accommodation, a gym area and an indoor garden for growing fresh fruits and vegetables.

Equipped for all eventualities, the bunker also offers a makeshift infirmary, although we're not sure we'd fancy going under the knife here. The state-of-the-art facility is stocked with vital medical supplies, enough food and fuel for a year and its own well, providing the bunker with a reliable supply of fresh water.

If you'd prefer a DIY project, then this listing is sure to entice. These two structures were once a four-bedroom home and the former post office and barber shop of Tremont, Mississippi, but today they're vacant and in serious need of rescuing. Yet these abandoned buildings aren't what makes this real estate listing so interesting...

Head into the overgrown garden, behind the units, and you might just be able to spot a steel door that leads into a Cold War-style bunker or storm shelter.

If you're brave enough to open the hatch door, then a set of steps leads down into the bunker itself. Sadly, we don't know how big the shelter is, but according to the listing there's 1,800 square feet of interior in total, which likely takes all three spaces into account.

In need of a major cash injection, the buyer will need to arrange for water, electrics and a backup generator to be installed, before the bunker will be usable.

Made up of a single room, the bunker is in need of a total overhaul and appears to show signs of damp, decay and mould. But, with a little imagination, we're sure it could be turned into a very comfortable hideaway. If you fancy taking the property on, then it could be yours for just $55,000 (£44k). TM Realtors has all the information you need.

Located in Fall River County, South Dakota, Black Hills Army Base was originally built by the Army Corps of Engineers, as a fortress to store projectiles and munitions. It was utilised between 1942 and 1967, after which the base was decommissioned. Now, a vacant bunker on the property is up for grabs for a mere $69,900 (£55.4k).

Interestingly, the sprawling estate is owned by The Vivos Group, so you know the bunker will be secure and comfortable, with only like-minded individuals living nearby. 

The bunker comes with a private lot and space for parking. As for the structure itself, it's formed from concrete and has a steel blast door that's entirely impenetrable. Inside, there's 2,080 square feet of space and it's a total blank canvas that's ready to be renovated as you see fit. Let's head inside...

The interior features a 12.5-foot high ceiling with an impressive arch. It has a concrete floor and is so secure that it can stop water, air or gas in its tracks. It also has air and exhaust ventilation shafts, an emergency exit, a water hook-up and air filtration system, so all you'd need to do is decorate.

Over in Lincoln County, Washington, you could snap up a former Atlas E Missile Silo for just over $1.2 million (£950k). Occupying 25 acres of land, the military unit was constructed during the Cold War period, in 1959. These bases were designed to withstand a one-megaton airburst from a distance of up to 1.6 miles and each cost a reported $3.3 million (£2.6m) to build, which in today's money is close to $30 million (£24m).

With its impenetrable steel blast door and entrance tunnel, the new owner will feel like they’ve gone back in time. Inside, there are two living areas, one measuring 820 square feet and one larger at 1,906 square feet. Both are connected to a 3,794-square-foot metal garage that lies above ground.

An elevator takes you down to one of the living spaces, which is modern but a blank canvas that the new owner can transform as they see fit. There's a lounge, dining zone and kitchen, as well as three bedrooms and three bathrooms across the bunker spaces.

There's even a large workshop that could be renovated and utilised as further accommodation. So, whether you're looking for a private preppers' base, a unique family home or an investment opportunity, this listing won't disappoint.

Offering exceptional value for money, this 45-acre compound features a main three-bedroom house, a cosy cabin with two bedrooms, a workshop, a private apartment and endless woodland trails that are perfect for hiking, dirt biking and four-wheeling adventures. Plus, this property comes with a one-of-a-kind feature on its grounds…

Located in rural Spencer, Indiana, the estate's main ranch-style house covers a single storey and was built in 1987. However, thanks to a recent renovation, the interior is now bright, fresh and modern. There's an open-plan living area with a dining zone and kitchen, as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Just outside lies the A-frame cabin, which offers rustic charm and is perfect for visiting guests. The buyer could even rent the place out as a holiday home.

However, it's all about what lies in the woods. That's right, this property boasts its very own Cold War bunker. Sandwiched into the earth, the bunker is hidden from view, making it ideal for those seeking a prepper's hideaway for seeing out another pandemic.

Inside, the bunker features bare concrete block walls and snug corridors that lead to various underground rooms. There's an incredible 3,300 square feet down here, which means there's enough space for a lounge, kitchen, dining room, numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. Not bad for $1.3 million (£1m), is it?

If you don't like that option, then how about this secluded compound in Providence County, Rhode Island? On the market with RE/MAX for $1.4 million (£1.1m), it provides everything you could need and more.

The estate dates back to 1935 and spans just over 38 acres. The main residence is a 7,779-square-foot lodge with exposed timber beams, rustic stone fireplaces and large windows that frame the enchanting scenery outside. The house has three bedrooms, six bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and play room. But, of course, that isn't all...

There’s a climate-controlled, five-car garage with an entertaining area located above, as well as an underground range where you can target practice. There’s even a separate underground bunker with its own private entrance.

Head through the bunker's secure blast door and you'll find a comfortable living space and storage area that's ready for you to put your own stamp on. Plus, thanks to a whole house generator, you'll never be without power, even in the event of a global emergency.

If you're looking for bang for your buck, then you could snap up not one, but two bunker homes in Park County, Montana, for $1.6 million (£1.3m). The dual earth sheltered properties can be found on seven acres of land in the heart of Paradise Valley, offering one (or perhaps two) lucky buyers the chance to live off-the-grid in a truly stunning landscape.

The bunkers are separately deeded and privately spaced, so the buyer could easily sell one of them to a friend or family member. Both are positioned underground and have reinforced concrete walls, floors and ceiling, with a solid steel door, meaning they’re entirely secure.

Dating back to 1989, the structures provide over 9,000 square feet of inside space in total. The first earth home measures around 2,500 square feet, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the second is larger at 6,000 square feet and was designed to accommodate many people. The latter is laid out over two floors and boasts a basement storage area, numerous small bedrooms, a master suite, 11 toilets, seven showers and two kitchen areas.

The bunkers are on the grid, but each has its own backup power, central air ventilation system, fresh water well and gravity fed septic system, so you could survive even in the event of a disaster. Both homes could do with a makeover and currently are fairly basic in terms of facilities and design. Are you a prepper seeking an ultimate fixer-upper?

Those seeking space, seclusion and a secure shelter for seeing out a disaster should pay attention to this 50-acre property in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The sprawling property is fully fenced and boasts its very own private concrete bunker, so you can stay safe and comfortable no matter what’s going on outside.

For a cool $2.9 million (£2.3m), you'll gain a 10,300-square-foot home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of living spaces that provide views of the local wildlife and landscape from every angle. Yet this isn't all. There's also a six-car garage, a concrete workshop, a pole barn, a tack room and a one-bed apartment.

As well as all the usual suspects – a gourmet kitchen, living room and dining space – the pad also offers a media room with a surround sound system, an oversized study and a hidden stairway that leads down to the concrete, underground bunker. Sadly we can't step inside, but this image highlights how secure and imposing the space is.

The ideal space for escaping the rat race, the estate also offers a huge garden, an exterior deck and a pond, so the buyer could create themselves a fishing spot. Plus, there’s ample space for solar panels, a backup generator and anything else you might need to see out an apocalypse. 

Listed at the reduced price of $5.8 million (£4.6m), this impressive compound in Battle Creek, Michigan, is the ultimate secure sanctuary. The estate benefits from a staggering 323 acres of land, a 13,496-square-foot main house and three additional homes that could be utilised by friends and family, all overlooking the tranquil waters of a fully stocked, nine-acre lake. 

The house was finished in 2018 and offers light and airy living spaces, five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a fitness centre, a movie theatre, a yoga room and even a spa, equipped with a sauna. Outside, there's a large vegetable garden and a state-of-the-art greenhouse, both built for self-sustainability, as well as a video surveillance security system. But, of course, the home's incredible bunker is its finest offering.

The 5,000-square-foot secure retreat can be accessed via a hidden entrance door in the garden, camouflaged among the foliage. The door leads down to the sprawling space, which has been kitted out with everything you could need to survive the end of the world. There's a kitchen, numerous bathrooms and bedrooms and even a garden with indoor growing equipment, where you could grow your own produce without having to leave the sanctuary of the bunker.

Amazingly, the bunker also features a unique, soundproof room that is equal parts creepy and cool. The room would certainly come in handy if you need to lay low. Other plus points include the estate's 7,200-square-foot outbuilding, which could be converted into an additional home, allowing the new owner to create a self-sufficient bolthole. It's no wonder the property cost an eye-watering $10 million (£7.9m) to complete, according to the listing.

On first glance, this property looks ordinary enough, if not a little underwhelming. Yet there's far more to this family home in the Las Vegas suburbs than meets the eye. The curious property offers a vast landscaped garden, a sauna, a swimming pool and even a golf course. But there's a catch – the lavish estate is located 26 feet below ground.

The 16,936-square-foot house was created for Avon Cosmetics executive Girard Henderson in the 1970s amid Cold War tensions and comes with all the luxury amenities you could possibly need in the event of a worldwide disaster. The subterranean property creates the illusion of life above ground, with floor-to-ceiling hand-painted murals of city and mountain vistas, as well as fake grass and mood lighting rigged up to simulate daylight, dusk, night and dawn.

Built beneath a normal residential home, the climate-controlled bunker is accessed via a lift and internal staircase, and the listing includes both the subterranean structure and the street-level property, offering a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The time-warp home also comes complete with a fully-stocked retro bar kitted out with neon signs and mid-century modern stools.

Amazingly, the interior of the bunker hasn't been changed since its 1970s heyday, so the new owner will be able to enjoy an unusual candyfloss pink kitchen, silk wallpapers and a bathroom decorated with ornamental columns. If this is the home for you, then it's currently up for grabs with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for $5.9 million (£4.7m).

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