So if you’re one of the few people left on Earth, can you still live in luxury? What if you’re stuck in an underground bunker? Survivalists are already answering these questions — with incredible survival bunkers built with the luxury lifestyle in mind.
There’s one luxury bunker in Tifton, GA, built more than 40 feet underground. It features seven apartments, a 15-seat movie theater for residents, and even has working internet access. For practical purposes, it includes decontamination showers and an outdoor firing range. And of course, it can withstand a nuclear blast. But none of this comes cheap — the price tag is about $17.5 million.
About 687 miles northwest of Tifton, there’s an underground bunker (at an undisclosed location) called Vivos Indiana. Originally a government communications facility, it’s now been repurposed as a luxurious hangout for survivors of any type of catastrophe.
With 12-and-a-half-foot ceilings in the living area, plush carpets and rows of reclining chairs, the living area is a great place to spend some quality time. 60 varieties of freeze-dried and canned foods fill the cupboards, complemented by the fresh bounty of a hydroponic garden. Units designed for four to six residents feature double-queen bunks with gorgeous bedding — the kind you’d find at a Ritz-Carlton!
Pet kennels. A gun safe. Exercise and medical facilities. Powerful generators and high-grade filters built to keep the residents warm and safe. And just a $35,000 entry fee.
Built by a former real estate entrepreneur — who sold shares of villas in luxury destinations such as Aspen and the south of France — these kinds of facilities are attracting the interest of many affluent Americans. (In the last several years, the U.S. has added more than 1.5 million new millionaires.)
And this isn’t a uniquely American phenomenon. The Vivos franchise extends to europe, where a similar-but-larger facility was built in a former munitions storage facility in Germany. This billion-dollar property can house 34 families for a full year, with swimming pools, a wine cellar and more — priced in the $3 to $5 million range.
Clearly, if you have a few million dollars to spend — and you’re a bit worried about war or meteors or nuclear plant meltdowns — you have options.
The folks at SurvivalCondo.com can help you build your own luxury bunker, with half-floor, one-level units at about 920 sq. ft. starting at $1.5 million. Full-floor units are about twice that size and price, while “penthouse” units of about 3,200 sq. ft. on two levels start at $4.5 million.
As is always the case with luxury real estate, the bigger the budget, the more options you have. Luxury survival bunkers are a growth market — and while there is a natural limit to how big it will get, there’s definitely a need.
So if you have a client who’s a bit paranoid about world-changing events — but also a predilection for the finer things — now you know what kinds of showings to schedule!
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