We got some breaking news from Eskridge, Kansas. A 32-acre “Cold War” missile silo base, converted into an underground house, has been sold on the market for $1,599,475.
It was built as an Atlas E missile structure in the early 1950s in response to the threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. These short-lived bases were operated by the Air Force in the early 1960s. The structure was one of nine other bases near Topeka. It was decommissioned in 1965 and replaced with newer technology and stronger facilities.
However, with the development of the structure, this silo is still quite strong. Built to withstand bomb explosions, it is composed of epoxy concrete and heavy steel bars.
After being used by the military, the relevant list was handed over to a salvage company, which further deprived the property. The remaining site regrets the government. At that time, the government spent 3.3 million U.S. dollars to build the site.
“It has been vacant for a while,” said Trent Siegle, the listing agent for Midwest Land Group.
Some areas are filled with water up to 8 feet deep, but the final owner of the fort did their best before purchasing it. He decided to explore the underground space with a canoe and flashlight, and even dive underground, and then decided to carry out a large-scale underground project.
After purchase, the first task is to make the space dry. The powerful water pump took 22 hours to discharge more than one million gallons of liquid from below the surface. Siegle pointed out that it took 80 wheelbarrow trips to clear the “muddy and muddy” space.
After clearing the area, the owner began to build the underground nest. What they call Subterra Castle includes an underground residential area, workshops and event spaces, which they have called home for more than 30 years.
The property is accessed via a half-mile driveway and the complex is protected by a secure 8-foot fence.
The underground product includes six bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 6,500 square feet. This space is a boon, but buyers will have to get used to the lack of natural light.
However, the one-bedroom house on the ground has a lot of sunlight. Before the pandemic, above-ground units were busy as the popular Airbnb.
As the list shows, the new owner can continue the vacation rental business and even turn the entire place into a “unique tourist destination.”
The property has two towers on the ground. These towers are designed as castle towers, Quonset buildings, 450-foot guarded cabins, and even Stonehenge-style ceremonial stone circles with fire pits for outdoor activities.
The site also includes a grass strip, a pond, orchard and garden space, and a passive solar greenhouse with a hot tub.
The spiral staircase descends to the underground living area, which has a stage, a spacious room, two kitchens, a dining area, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The wood-burning stove warms the space. Given the 18-inch thick walls and ceiling and 36-inch floor, there is almost no need to add air conditioning.
The 47-ton blast door leads to the missile-equipped site, which is now used as a workshop. An underground tunnel connects the workshop to the residential area.
The owner retained the control room, signs and other artifacts from the structure’s former military outpost. The corridor displays news clippings about alternative residences over the past few years.
The seller is in an era where it is possible to reduce the size and simplify the size. Now is the time to start a new chapter with the new owner.
Located on a ranch 30 miles outside of Topeka, this hotel is your ultimate escape from the busy world.
Once you walk down the stairs and enter the former silo, “there is no cell service. There are no windows,” Siegle said. “You are in your own little world.”
The Kansas Missile Silo Rocket first appeared on “Real Estate News and Insights” after being listed on the underground market for $1.6 million. realtor.com®.
Post time: Mar-10-2021