A Cold-War era nuclear bunker built in 1959 has sold at auction in Lincolnshire, England. The bunker was built as part of a civil defense group's nuclear plan and is accessible via a 4-metre ladder.A Cold-War era nuclear bunker located 4 metres underground in Lincolnshire, England, sold at auction last week.
The underground bunker, set in the remote English countryside, was built in 1959 and was designed to withstand a nuclear attack, per the website. The quarters can only be accessed by climbing down a 4-metre ladder, which reveals the sleeping area fitted with telephone communication and radio lines. The new buyer was not put off by the property's dystopian history and believes it has the potential to be a unique destination for his weekend getaways. , told Insider the buyer, who wishes to remain anonymous, wanted a"get away from it all" off-the-grid holiday home.
"I think I bought it due to a bit of a midlife crisis. I thought, 'that's cool,' and decided I wanted it," he told the Mail.