Designed as a safe haven for government officials in the event of a nuclear apocalypse – a Cold War era ‘secret’ bunker has now been converted into the perfect hideaway.
The Grade II listed property in the village of Mistley, Essex, was intended to serve as the communications hub of the country should there be a nuclear attack.
Originally built in 1951, developers BuildVantage have now restored and converted the property into three plush duplex apartments which are being sold through the Residential Development Sales team at Savills Ipswich.
Arranged over two floors, each home is enclosed by heavy blast doors made from military grade tank steel and protected by 600mm thick reinforced concrete walls.
One of the properties also features an original ventilation system housed behind a glass wall, while each apartment also comes with its own off road parking and enclosed garden.
The homes – centred around a communal atrium with plenty of natural light – have a starting price of £550,000.
Property agent Max Turner, who leads the Residential Development Sales team at Savills Ipswich, said: “Effortlessly stylish, the developers have found the perfect balance of combining modern day luxury with restored original features to create an extraordinary transformation.
“It’s a truly unique development – connecting the past and present in a landmark building that’s part of the area’s heritage and which will of course make a great talking point when friends and family visit.
“We’ve already received a lot of very positive feedback and people are obviously interested in the bunker’s history, but it also ticks a lot of the boxes that buyers are continuing to look for – tucked away on the edge of the village with plenty of access to outdoor space, yet within a short distance of shops, restaurants and the nearby station.”