Take a look at these weird and wonderful abandoned bunkers for sale. From a decommissioned Atlas F missile silo in Kansas, to a private island fort in Wales, these properties will allow you to drop off the radar and prep for everything from a zombie apocalypse to Armageddon. Whether you’re 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 through for more...

Described by Reece & Nichols Realtors 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 the end of the world...

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, as well as a 4,000-square-foot Quonset building and 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 (£321k) 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 (£612k), 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 lookout.

Across the estate there are several outbuildings, including a four-bay garage with a work area, totaling 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 those 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, as well as 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.

One for avid military history buffs, this former military base, located a couple of miles out of Carlton, Kansas, is a priceless piece of real estate. Sat on over 18 acres of land just waiting to be developed, the semi-converted missile silo still contains many hallmarks of its top-secret past.

Built in 1979, this type of base was one of the first super-hardened missile bases designed to withstand an incredible 200-pound-per-square-inch blast. The upshot? It’s one of the most durable and secure structures ever built – if anything's going to survive a global disaster it's this fortified property!

Construction costs for the resilient structure were between $14 million and $18 million when it was built in 1979. In today's money, that would be something closer to a staggering $55 million (£42m). With renovations on the bunker already underway, the complex's modest price tag is starting to look like a real bargain!

Inside, the current owners have set to work making the silo habitable. Along with the semi-renovated living quarters, there's also high-speed internet and a telephone connection. Above ground, the property hasn't been neglected either and the security-conscious will be pleased to learn that the entire estate is surrounded with a barbed wire fence, complete with a lockable driveway gate.

Given the rural setting and the vast 18 acres of land included in the sale, this property would also be a great option for those interested in keeping cattle or horses. While you'll no doubt spend plenty of time underground, those stunning views are definitely worth resurfacing for every now and again!

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 £25,000 ($33k) 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.

Over in the unincorporated community of Landers, California, this surprising desert dwelling is for sale with Glen Realty. The only sign of anything out of the ordinary here, is the curious metal trapdoor set into the ground...

Far from just a lifeless piece of land, this Mojave Desert acreage is actually home to an underground bunker, worthy of any prepper looking to live under the radar. Secured with a solid metal security door, this hideout is as impenetrable as they come.

Inside, the underground bunker is sparse and deserted, comprising a single room with industrial concrete flooring and eight-foot-high cinder block walls. Nevertheless, if the end of the world rolls around and civilisation descends into chaos, we reckon this would be a pretty secure place to retreat to once it's packed with supplies.

While it may look like a pretty basic structure and no bunker for a billionaire, a number of features have been installed to ensure the fortified space is suitable for human habitation. Powered by the sun, a fresh air ventilation system ensures preppers can comfortably reside underground without needing to venture above ground. 

Surrounded by mountains and acres of desert, the remote spot is perfect for trading the hustle and bustle for an off-grid lifestyle. The seller will even include a vertical lift for lowering down heavy items and furniture to fit out the bunker. While you could choose to call this empty bunker home sweet home, there's also the potential to build a more spacious property on top of the hideout, offering a survival plan should the end of days occur.

Located off the coast of Milford Haven in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire, this Grade II-listed gun fort offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Nestled on its very own private island, the ultra-secure fortress will not only allow you to claim a small strip of land in one of the UK's most scenic areas, but also to buy an important piece of British military history.

Known as Stack Rock Fort, the property was constructed between 1850 and 1852, and was designed to protect the town of Milford Haven in the event of an invasion. Although it was disarmed in 1929, many of the fort's rare and unusual original features still remain intact, including its lookout windows and its impenetrable concrete walls. Accessible only by boat, the fort would make for the ultimate Doomsday hideaway.

The circular building appears to have grown from the rocks on which it sits. It features a hollow centre with rooms built around its curving structure. The interior is unique and would make for an extraordinary home conversion, once given a little TLC. Exposed brick walls, arched doorways, concrete fireplaces and vaulted ceilings add to the building's wow-factor. There are also plenty of windows, meaning this property is not only highly secure, but filled with natural light too.

Inside the hollow centre of the fort lies a garden unlike any you might have seen before. Gallery walkways line the exterior of the property, making for beautiful vantage points from which to take in the coastal views. Although Stack Rock Fort is a designated Scheduled Monument, planning permission shouldn't be an issue, so long as the new owner retains the building's important architectural elements.

For sale by auction with Haverfordwest Estates, the gun fort has a guide price of just £150,000 ($195k). With bids coming in thick and fast, you can place your best offer online before 18 August 2020, if you're keen to have the chance to transform this unusual building into the home of your dreams.

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