With war, the rise of AI and a recent pandemic to contend with, the protection provided by a self-sufficient hideaway has never been more attractive.
While lots of people are building underground shelters and safe rooms in their houses, others might prefer to invest in creating a survival community, where they can see out a disaster with their closest friends and family members.
If that's you, then this 14-person survival bunker in the Texas wilderness is sure to pique your interest. Click or scroll to take a tour of this unique real estate opportunity...
For sale with Keller Williams Metropolitan for £896,270 ($1.1m), the remote bunker is positioned on 120 acres of land in Houston County around 8 miles from the small town known as Lovelady. With a population of just 570, this historic railway town dates back to the 1870s but still has a high school, a post office, a gas station, a pizzeria and a doughnut shop within a 10-minute drive from the site.
The estate is forested pine timberland, which means the buyer will be able to establish their own timber company, should they wish to. The listing specifies there are: "varying ages of pine plantation with intermixed hardwoods [that] cover the property." Plus, hunting here is big, making this listing ideal for anyone looking to be self-sufficient and live off their land.
Of course, there’s plenty of room to self-build a home or two, but there’s also ample space for a few extra bunkers – preppers’ compound, anyone? There’s already a 1,000-square-foot bunker in place on the property, the steel trap door to which is hidden among the trees.
The underground shelter was formed from concrete and steel, making it super-secure. Inside, it’s bright and spacious, with impenetrable doors, simple carpets and cream walls. Essentially, it’s a blank canvas that’s waiting for a makeover.
Already set up as a renovated bunker, it features an open-plan kitchen with a dining space. Not exactly stylish, the room could do with a refresh, but it's perfectly serviceable, should the buyer wish to move in straight away.
There's also a large vacant room that could be utilised as a lounge, media room or even an extra bedroom. At the moment, the bunker easily sleeps 14 people, but with a little reconfiguration, the buyer could increase this to accommodate everyone they know.
The abandoned bunker also benefits from access to a water well and while it's secluded and private, it's also conveniently located approximately 35 minutes from Huntsville and 20 minutes from Crockett, so you'll be able to reconnect with the wider community whenever you feel the need. If you're keen to snap up this incredible rural compound, then what are you waiting for?
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From former Cold War bases to impressive custom creations, there's a whole host of abandoned fortified shelters for sale, just waiting to be converted into high-end hideouts. Whether you’re a survivalist, a die-hard military enthusiast or a house-hunter in search of a unique fixer-upper project, click or scroll on to browse the best deserted bunkers on the market right now...
Are you looking for an affordable bunker that won't cost you the world? Then look no further. This huge concrete bunkhouse is positioned inside "the largest survival community in the world" and is ready and waiting for you to turn it into your dream home.
For sale for just shy of £203,700 ($250k), this ultra-affordable listing offers plenty of bang for your buck. The listing states that the five-acre parcel can be found in the countryside of Teller County, Colorado, and is the perfect option for anyone seeking a remote, ultra-secure and discrete property in which to hunker down.
Described by the listing agents, RE/MAX, as the “the perfect prepper getaway”, the property is fenced on three sides and offers endless space for building a dream survival home. It also boasts a submerged, concrete bunker, whose hatch door is barely visible from ground level.
Nestled 15 feet below ground, the bunker is encased in concrete and was professionally built and installed, so you know it will be nice and secure. Measuring just 500 square feet, it is fully stocked and comes with everything you could need to see out a nuclear disaster.
The bunker has bunk beds for 12 people, a snug lounge, a galley kitchen, ample storage for food and other supplies and an ANDAIR ventilation system that provides the interior with fresh air.
Power is supplied by solar panels and a manual well on the site provides fresh water all year round. Though well-equipped, the space could certainly do with a bit of a makeover to make it more comfortable for long-term use.
The bunker itself is also minutes away from fishing reservoirs and is close to a National Forest, where hunting and hiking can be enjoyed. Plus, for your money, you’ll also gain a 40-foot shipping container, which could be turned into a cool container home. The property is currently under contract.
If you're seeking a spacious, secluded and affordable estate in Michigan, USA, then this property might just pique your interest. The remote compound stretches almost 37 acres in the heart of Ionia County, so there's nothing but fields and trees for miles around.
Priced at just £285,000 ($350k), the listing states that the parcel benefits from an old barn, which could easily be transformed into a barn conversion, but that isn't nearly all...
Above the barn lies an abandoned living space with a kitchen, lounge, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all of which need work. There are also endless apple, pear, black walnut and mulberry trees, as well as approximately an acre of asparagus. Plus, the area is known for attracting ducks and deer – so that means you could be self-sufficient and live entirely off-grid. Oh, and if you look carefully, you'll spot this property's best-kept secret...
That’s right, the remote retreat comes with its very own backyard bunker. Described by the listing agents as a “bonus bunker/root cellar” – the latter of which is used for the storage of vegetables, fruits and nuts – the concrete structure needs a bit of work but could definitely be utilised during a zombie apocalypse!
Inside, the bunker features a few compact rooms with solid brick walls and no windows. Built into the ground, all the bunker needs is a new, impenetrable front door and it will be safe and secure for hiding out in.
If you have a bigger budget to play with, then you could get your hands on an ultra-private and secure compound in rural Prescott, Arizona. Listed with The Brokery for £505,170 ($629k), the near 10-acre estate is brimming with opportunities.
For starters, the gated property is surrounded by peaks and troughs, thanks to its position close to Granite Mountain, Williamson Valley and Prescott National Forest – so, if you’re seeking a place that will allow you to switch off from the digital world and immerse yourself in nature, this listing is for you. For your money, you'll gain this concrete structure, which is waiting to be transformed into a home.
The property also benefits from a small, underground well-house bunker, situated behind a secure steel trap door. It might be super compact, but the space could easily be utilised as a hideout, should the worst happen. Otherwise, the fenced property is just 20 minutes from local stores.
Head down the ladder and you'll find yourself in a small but light-filled storage room. But remove the shelving and belongings, and you should have enough space to install some bunk beds, a small kitchenette and a bathroom of some kind.
The estate also comes complete with a well drilled over 700 feet below the surface and a septic system, both of which are capable of supporting more than one residence. A 2,200-square-foot heated concrete slab has also been poured with radiant pipes and plumbing. There’s even APS electricity, working solar panels, propane tanks and a 40-foot shipping container that could be converted into an amazing home.
Described by the listing as “truly the safest 'bunker' on the planet”, this subterranean space is hiding nearly 200 feet underground, on a fenced and gated nine-acre plot, in an undisclosed area of central Kansas, USA.
Known as the Rolling Hills Missile Silo, it was originally constructed in the 1960s to withstand “a nuclear blast or comparable natural disaster” and cost over £122 million ($150m) to build, in today's money. One of several ATLAS missile silos built by the US Government during the Cold War, the prepper’s dream home recently hit the market for £1.1 million ($1.3m).
Utilising highly advanced technology, these government bunkers were constructed by engineering scientists to survive a nuclear attack, catastrophic storms and more. This one was built with nine-foot thick reinforced concrete, measures 52 feet in diameter and is 182 feet deep. A whopping 600 tons of steel rebar was used alongside the concrete, though all that is visible from ground level is a secure, 7,000 lb steel blast door...
Once safely inside, stairs descend over 180 feet underground across multiple levels – with surprisingly generous living space across each one. Now, after months of "hard labour", the former control centre has been fully restored and freshly painted ready to house a lucky new resident.
A 40-foot tunnel leads from the control centre to the missile silo and described as ‘turn-key’ by the listing, the property is large enough to accommodate an 18-storey building inside. Impressive!
The brilliant bunker comes with a list of potential uses – from a two-storey safe house beneath a private home you could build above, to a training camp base and target range. There’s plenty of space for a large solar field and the ideal conditions for wind turbine installation, too.
The property also includes some vital utilities: there are two septic tanks onsite, while county water is found at the driveway entrance and power is a quarter of a mile away. A generator is currently used to operate lights and it is said to be easy to connect solar or wind power.
It's suggested that the epic 18-storey silo itself could be converted into a multi-level underground residence or corporate headquarters. As each level stretches out across 2,000 square feet, you could even decide to sell them as individual apartments – ideal for doomsday preppers and solitary property hunters alike.
The 52-foot concrete silo cover could also be used as a helipad, conveniently placed for easy access. The listing even suggests converting the silo into a survivor-themed hotel.
In the period leading up to the Second World War, Mediterranean islands such as Mallorca – part of Spain’s Balearic archipelago – had to prepare for the possibility of sieges by Germany due to their prime geographic location as a pitstop between mainland Europe and Africa.
Built in 1935, this deserted military barracks is located right on the coast of Llucmajor – one of the southernmost municipalities on the island. It is now being sold as a stunning estate and is on the market for a cool €3.8 million, which is around £3.3 million ($4.1m).
The plot sits on a whopping 20.7 acres of land and is currently overgrown with shrubbery in its craggy location. Yet the constant sunshine and sweeping sea views really do make it a tropical paradise. Plus, the subzero corridor system will intrigue any history buff, conservationist or survivalist.
There are several structures within the estate, including the old military base and all its associated buildings, a residence and an underground bunker with an intricate layout of galleries, rooms and tunnels.
According to the listing, the military barracks come kitted out with eight bedrooms, two bathrooms and a total of 5,758 square feet of inside space. Most of the property needs serious renovation, so the new owner will need to be willing to take on an extreme fixer-upper. Are you up to the task?
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