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 place to see 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.

Far from being expensive, the highly affordable bunker extends 10,000 square feet and a bed here will set you back just $35,000 (£28.7k) per person. There are several resale places still available, and each resident will be able to see out the end of the world in true style. 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 its 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. Best of all, 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 fresh water.

Proving you don't need a big budget in order to snap up a fortified concrete bunker, this dilapidated nuclear bomb shelter is for sale for just $160,000 (£131k). The ideal fixer-upper project for a budding survivalist, it's sited in a remote spot surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

The unique home lies in Tuskahoma, a community that is part of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma and is surrounded by five acres of land. However, this property is part of a larger 50-acre plot, with more available should the buyer desire. It offers a secluded setting, but is still close to the towns of Clayton and Talihina.

The nuclear bomb shelter is formed from concrete and currently has no roof, so if it’s to be turned into a useable bunker, or a bullet-proof home, some further work will be needed. However, there’s plenty of space inside for a few bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. There’s also a creek running through the wooded estate, so your water needs are already covered.

Trophy whitetail deer are known to frequent the land and there is a catfish pond on the property. The estate also has the foundations of a house, with a concrete slab that has plumbing, electricity and a well already in place. All you’d need to do is finish the job. Are you up to the task?

Offering plenty of bang for your buck, this three-parcel property in Globe, Arizona is on the market for $170,000 (£140k), and comes complete with six acres of land, a 1,346-square-foot main house and more than one bunker...

The first bunker opportunity is this compact shelter, which has been built into the hillside. The space needs to be finished with a secure door, ventilation and lighting, but it could easily be converted into a panic room for hiding out in case of emergencies.

However, there’s a far better bunker option on this property. Hidden somewhere on the smallest parcel of land, which measure 10,455 square feet, you’ll find a trap door that leads down to a bomb shelter.

Head inside and you'll find a rundown but perfectly workable underground shelter. While the space is small, it comes with bunk beds and enough room for some sort of bathroom and kitchen facility, if you're clever with the layout. Plus, the property already has access to city water, sewerage disposal, gas and electricity. 

From this position, you'd be forgiven for thinking this 58-acre property is vacant, save for some trees and a concrete strip that looks to be the foundations of a building. But, step a little closer and you'll realise that the narrow slit in the slab is actually the entrance to an amazing abandoned bunker.

That's right, the tiny entrance is in fact an opening that leads to a set of steps. Below lies this amazing shelter, with its high ceilings, concrete walls and ample space. The concrete pad measures 40 feet by 150 feet, while the bunker itself offers a spread of 256 square feet. 

The underground bunker even has a metal escape tunnel, While the shelter needs some work to render it liveable, there’s already a well in place, electricity on-site and an RV 50-amp hook-up, so some of the hard work has already been done. The listing reports good soils for gardening and opportunities for deer and turkey hunting.

There’s also a large steel workshop building that is fully insulated and has an electricity connection—cool conversion project, anyone? Listed with Midwest Land Group for $225,000 (£185k), this amazing property is sure to be snapped up quickly. 

If you're seeking a rural retreat in Clallam County, Washington, then this might just be the place for you. Listed with Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty for $700,000 (£575k), the 30-acre estate is home to a spacious yurt and an underground bunker that’s just waiting to be finished off.

The 30-foot yurt is really attractive, with a soaring ceiling, pretty exposed timbers and plenty of windows. While it could do with a dramatic makeover décor-wise, the property has plenty of plus points. It already has power and a wood stove will keep you toasty all year round—plus, there’s enough space for a bed, sitting area, and kitchen. The small outbuilding next door could also be transformed into a bathroom.

But, of course, it’s all about the secret bunker. Built into the ground and enclosed by a concrete wall, the shelter is concealed from view. The entrance door looks like it needs replacing, but inside it has everything you could need. Let's head in...

Inside, there are 12 bunk beds, as well as a kitchenette and a bathroom. A hatch door at the end offers an added means of escape, while the rotund ceiling and ample lighting will help keep any occupant feeling relaxed. What’s more, the listing includes several outbuildings and sheds, which could be converted into accommodation, as well as full and partial RV hookups, a septic system and a private well with storage tanks.

Sprawling, spacious and secure, this rural retreat in Huerfano County, Colorado, was designed to help you see out an apocalypse. For starters, it's enclosed on 40 remote, off-grid acres, with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

The acreage currently doesn’t actually have an above-ground house, but there’s ample room for you to build one. The bunker itself was built to survive any challenge and is formed from reinforced steel. Although it only measures 960 square feet, it has everything you could possibly need.

A secure blast-proof front door opens to a set of steps, which lead down to the hidden rooms below. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms for up to nine people, a full bathroom, a kitchen, a living room and an escape hatch in case you need to make a speedy getaway. The simple and compact shelter isn't exactly luxurious, but there's definitely scope for a renovation. 

Plus, there's plenty of space for storing food and medical supplies, as well as a water room. It also comes with an air system, a septic system and a permitted water well in a large meadow. The property is currently for sale with Code of the West Real Estate for $675,000 (£554k), but an adjoining 40-acre estate, complete with an old summer cabin, is also up for grabs, so you could build yourself a survival community if you have the funds!

This ranch-style home, listed for just under $1 million (£820k), looks fairly ordinary from the outside. Nestled in a leafy spot in Colorado, the unassuming building is situated on 59 rolling acres and enjoys magnificent views across the surrounding verdant countryside. But it's inside where things get really interesting...

You’d have thought that this striking mansion in Richmond, Kentucky would be a big hit with local house hunters. Offering nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, lavish living spaces, a swimming pool and a sprawling 200 acres of land for its $6.5 million (£5.3m) price tag, it isn't short of selling points. However, the palatial property has been on the market for some time, and as it turns out, there may be a reason why buyers in the area aren't warming to the home...

The mansion was broken into in February of that year, and the former lawmaker's daughter, who was in residence at the time, was tragically killed. Kentucky State Police Detective Cameron Allen stated during a hearing in March 2022 that the alleged perpetrator "wanted to access the bunker, so that he could secure it for himself and his family and friends". The senseless killing has understandably sent shockwaves through the surrounding community.

If your budget can stretch, then this incredible self-sustaining compound in Battle Creek, Michigan shouldn't be overlooked. The sprawling spread benefits from 193 acres of private land, as well as an incredible custom-built mansion. The multi-level property spans almost 14,000 square feet and overlooks the tranquil waters of a fully-stocked, nine-acre lake. Finished in 2018, the house offers lavish living spaces, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a gym, movie theatre, yoga room and spa. But that's not nearly all...

Elsewhere on the estate you’ll find a large vegetable garden and a state-of-the-art greenhouse, both built for self-sufficiency, a video surveillance security system and three additional homes that could be utilised for friends and family. The ultimate sanctuary, the property also benefits from a 5,000-square-foot secure bunker, which was constructed over a five-year period. The entrance to the subterranean space can be seen here, camouflaged among the foliage. 

Head below the ground and you'll find yourself in a sprawling bunker that's been kitted out with everything you could need to survive the end of the world. There's a kitchen, countless storage spaces, a bathroom and a bedroom, and even an underground garden where the new owner can grow their own food, thanks to the bunker's clever indoor cultivation equipment.

The bunker also boasts a unique, soundproof space that could be used for countless purposes. Other plus points include the estate's 7,200-square-foot outbuilding, which could be converted into an additional home. Listed with Coldwell Banker for a cool $4.9 million (£4m), this self-sufficient compound is one of the finest billionaire bunkers we've ever seen.

Upon 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 (£4.8m).

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