Take a look at the weird and wonderful abandoned bunkers for sale right now. From decommissioned nuclear bunkers to dilapidated military barracks, these properties will allow you to drop off the radar and prep for everything from a zombie apocalypse to Armageddon. Whether you’re a survivalist, a die-hard military enthusiast or you’re searching for a truly unique conversion project, these deserted dwellings are sure to seduce. Click or scroll to see...

If you're looking to hunker down in New York state, then this abandoned underground silo has heaps of potential. Located in the quiet hamlet of Ellenburg Center, on the northern tip of the Adirondacks, the former missile launch facility would have cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build back in 1980. 

Sitting on almost nine acres of private land, the Atlas missile silo is surrounded by a seven-foot chain-link fence with a secure gate, meaning you and your family would be safe and sound inside your own private compound. Offering around 3,612 square feet of underground space, the earth shelter's original storage building, the Quonset Hut, has already been converted into a residence with a two-car garage.

If your main objective is to find somewhere that's safe from a natural disaster, then this is the place for you. The steel super-structure offers impenetrable walls, doors, ceilings and floors formed from the toughest of materials, while the main interior spaces are located deep underground for maximum security. 

Positioned 12 hours from the nearest major cities in the north and east of the state, this abandoned bunker is perfectly secluded. Boasting enough space for six bedrooms and four bathrooms, the redundant missile bunker comes equipped with lighting and a forced-air central heating system. Yet there is much to be done in order to render the property fit for modern living, making this listing one for those with imagination and patience.

What's more, the silo's extensive grounds come with various outbuildings that are waiting to be put to better use, as well as a reinforced cement slab helicopter pad for whenever you need to make a speedy escape. As far as affordable underground bunkers for sale go, this is up there with the best of them. Currently for sale with Select Sotheby's International Realty for $600,000 (£464k), this impressive subterranean world is sure to be snapped up quickly.

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 barrack 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 €4.5 million ($5.5m, £4m).

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.

Constructed in 1961, this bunker for sale is one of some 1,560 underground hideouts built in the UK in response to the nuclear threat posed during the Cold War. This one listed on Unique Property Bulletin, near the village of Brundall in Norfolk, survived the defence cutbacks of the mid-60s, which saw over half of the bunkers closed, with many subsequently demolished. 

Instead, the site was used for military training until 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed. It's thought that there are fewer than 900 of these bunkers still standing in the UK, with many suffering from years of neglect and damage from flooding and vandalism. Fortunately, this bunker has been beautifully preserved and at $32,600 (£25k) it's one of the most affordable bunkers on the market. 

The bunker follows the standard government design of the time, with the structure cast out of one solid piece of steel-reinforced concrete. In the event of a shockwave from a nearby nuclear attack, the self-contained unit would be able to absorb the impact, rather than fracturing and crumbling. The structure was updated with extra insulation in the 1980s and again in 2002 when it was selected as a radio monitoring station due to its elevation.

The bunker sits around 16 feet below the ground – inside there's a main monitoring room and a separate small bathroom, while electricity is provided via a generator and batteries. If you're interested in a historic restoration project, you’ll be delighted to discover genuine period artefacts, including radiation-measuring instruments, a rare Teletalk communication set and original RAF mattresses, are available to purchase by separate negotiation.

The bunker comes as part of a small low-fenced plot and is accessed by a farm track off the main road. Surrounded by beautiful East Anglian countryside and farmland, the new owner will enjoy vistas of the rolling rural fields when they surface each morning.

If you're seeking seclusion, security and spectacular scenery – and don't mind taking on an extreme fixer-upper – then Fort Montgomery could be for you. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow one lucky house hunter to purchase a real-life, historic fort on the edge of Lake Champlain, on the border of Canada and the USA.

Dating back to 1844, Fort Montgomery was the second stone fortification to be built on the American side of Lake Champlain. The stone structure was designed to defend the Northern Frontier and played an important role in the American Civil War. During construction, 400 stonecutters and masons worked on the fort, which at one time boasted 48-foot walls and gun emplacements for 125 cannons over three floors.

The local area, Rouses Point, also has a long and fascinating history. During the prohibition in the 1920s, the town's close proximity to the border made it the perfect spot for rum-running and speakeasies. This postcard, which was produced between 1930 and 1945, shows the military facility in all its former glory.

The historic fortress was formed from thousands of tonnes of grey limestone that were quarried in Isle LaMotte. The very same limestone was used in the construction of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Highly durable and incredibly tough, the structure offers plenty of interior space that's just waiting to be transformed into an ultra-secure doomsday bunker.

Sitting on eight acres of land, the army-grade structure benefits from 6,900 feet of shoreline frontage and space for multiple private boat docks. Available via Adirondack Country Homes Realty, this incredible secure fortress could be all yours for $995,000 (£766k). 

Described by RE/MAX as 'one of America’s most unique and secure sites', this decommissioned Atlas F missile silo has safety and style in bucket loads. Situated on the outskirts of Abilene in Kansas, USA, the former silo was one of the world's first to be designed to survive a nuclear strike, making this listing ideal for anyone seeking an impenetrable fortress to wait out a global pandemic...

The super-hardened structure sits on 11 acres of land and is surrounded by a secure barbed wire fence. On the site, you'll find a colossal underground missile complex with its own electricity and sewage facilities and a 4,000-square-foot Quonset building with a standalone storeroom, which both come with working utilities. There's even a private well, which can cater to all your water needs and enable you to live entirely off-the-grid.

The nuclear-resistant bunker is located 170 feet below the ground and consists of a main missile silo and a Launch Control Centre (LCC), which covers two 1,200-square-foot floors. The LCC was originally used to house the men who monitored the silo and although there's lots of work to be done to make the abandoned building livable, it offers plenty of cool and quirky features that make it truly unique.

The ideal homestead for a survivalist with a passion for DIY, the decommissioned silo offers enough room for you and everyone you know to take cover. Secure doors lead from the secluded lot, down a flight of stairs to the underground world. Concrete walls, steel staircases and heavy-duty doors make the space feel entirely impenetrable, while large, open rooms will ensure you never feel hemmed in. The property also offers numerous outbuildings that could be transformed into additional living quarters.

With so much space at your disposal, the property could easily be built out or transformed to fill any role you like! What's even better, the current owner of the bunker has already successfully built his own separate Atlas F silo to live in, and is available to assist the new owner with any development works they might choose to undertake. If you have $420,000 (£323k) going spare, then this former military base could be all yours.

Sitting on almost six acres of land and enclosed by security fencing and gates, this former communications bunker benefits from steel-lined walls, making it entirely resistant to electromagnetic energy. Dating back to 1972, the bunker lies below the ground in rural Mount Vernon, Ohio, and offers plenty of exterior space for further development.

Listed for $800,000 (£614k), this nuclear hideaway offers plenty of bang for your buck. The grounds are filled with mature trees, lush rolling hills and farmland that's just waiting to be put to good use. Thanks to its position and seclusion, the estate also benefits from stunning, 360-degree views across the surrounding landscape. There's even a 177-foot tower on-site, the perfect place from which to keep a lookout.

Across the estate, there are several outbuildings, including a four-bay garage with a work area, totalling 2,000 square feet of above-ground space. As for the bunker itself, blast doors keep unwanted visitors at bay, while secure ventilation shafts provide the underground living rooms with fresh air, without compromising on the safety of anyone inside.

The nuclear-hardened hideaway offers 6,000 square feet of underground space over two floors and features three-tonne functional hoists, which will allow you to move deliveries below ground with ease. For electricity, the bunker comes with 1000 amp power and boasts two five-kilowatt diesel generators for emergency backup, as well as a 200-kilowatt gas turbine generator. There's also a bathroom with a decontamination shower, should you be exposed to any hazardous materials.

As well as all this, the bunker features 12-foot ceilings so you'll never feel claustrophobic plus two sewage ejector pumps, an electrical control room and three mechanical rooms where you can keep track of your energy supplies. Allowing you to live entirely off-grid, the underground retreat also comes with an on-site well and sewage system, as well as water storage tanks and a hot water heater. With this property, you’ll have everything you need to safely see out the end of the world.

Located just 12 minutes from the town of Benson in Cochise County, Arizona, this ex-military silo is hard to find in its top-secret location. On the market for $475,000 (£341k), the bunker promises superb build quality and the ultimate secure bolthole for the right adventurous buyer...

The silo complex was designed to hold a Titan II missile and was built during the height of the Cold War in the 1960s. However, locked up since 2016, this silo has since become an abandoned time warp.

The bunker still holds many authentic structural elements that will delight any history buff and could come in useful during refurbishment. The listing highlights how expensive these were to create: "We know the standards used to construct these sites. Millions to build. Each one exceptional in how they were constructed."

Although underground and in need of some TLC, the bunker sits surrounded by views of the Rincon and Dragoon Mountains and also boasts a private well and electricity within the nearly 15-acre lot. It's a brilliant opportunity to take on a unique conversion project!

Inside, the kitchen has seen better days and looks like someone has left in a hurry with cupboards left wide open and debris strewn around. According to drawings, the kitchen sits buried underground on the second floor with the staff bunks one level above. 

The control centre was once blocked off but it is now accessible again and this shows a control panel in a dire state of repair. The Titan II was the biggest land missile to ever have been kept in the US, but they were never fired.

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