A sprawling 323-acre site with a 5,000-square-foot doomsday bunker has been listed for sale in Michigan for $6 million.
The sprawling property, buried deep in the woods, has been described as “unprecedented” and perfect for a “self-sufficient lifestyle”.
But the house’s “piece de resistance,” according to his ad, is its 30-foot-deep bunker, which is connected to the main house via an underground tunnel.
It is equipped with a soundproof shooting range, two kitchens, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two covered entrances and exits.
And it even features a raised plant bed with lights to encourage food growth.
Bunkers have become increasingly popular among America’s wealthiest as the pandemic, climate change and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have left many concerned about the future of the world.
A sprawling 323-acre site in Michigan with a 5,000-square-foot doomsday bunker has been listed for sale for $6 million
The house’s “piece of resistance” is its 30-foot bunker, which is attached to the main house, the property listing says
The 30-foot-deep bunker, reminiscent of those installed by apocalypse preparers, features a raised plant bed with lights to stimulate food growth, a soundproof shooting range, two kitchens with up to four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two covered entrances and exits
A bathroom in the 5,000-square-foot bunker that is described as “equipped with everything you could ever want or desire for off-grid living.”
The mansion, which also includes two private lakes and a greenhouse, is being sold by Mary Noneman of Five Star Real Estate.
“The most unique experience upon entering is the 5,000 square foot bunker, which offers everything one could ever wish or desire for off-the-grid living,” the listing reads.
It adds that more than $10 million has gone into developing the property. It was originally listed for $7 million, but its price has since dropped to $5,999,9999.
“This magnificent and unusual, potentially off-grid development includes an approximately 13,500 square foot mansion overlooking a beautiful lake, a 5,000 square foot bunker, a beautiful greenhouse and a sprawling stilt barn,” reads the ad.
‘The grand mansion with an elegant double-height entry foyer is replete with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three powder rooms.’
The main residence has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Three other houses are also on the property including one for a caretaker, a stone house and a lakeside residence.
The property offers a range of “leisure” options, including a cinema, on-site spa and lap pool, infrared and dry saunas, steam room, and yoga studio.
There is also a decorative fountain on the “professionally landscaped” site.
The bunker is accessed from the 13,500-square-foot main mansion via an underground tunnel (see image).
Stories of so-called “doomsday preppers” — people hoarding resources and formulating plans in the event of an apocalypse — have become increasingly common in the wake of the pandemic
Bunkers have already become a must-have among the super-rich, with some companies even specializing in offering “luxury” bunkers
More than $10 million has been poured into the property, the ad said, although it’s on the market for $6 million
Raised plant beds in the bunker come complete with lights to support food growth, allowing owners to become completely self-sufficient if required
A kitchen in the bunker is shown. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman previously claimed that at least half of its Silicon Valley billionaires have purchased some form of “apocalypse insurance” in the form of such stashes, either in the US or abroad
The real estate website Zillow offers a 3-D tour of the bunker
There is also an enclosed garden area with chicken coops and two car garages.
Other amenities listed in the ad include the “onyx, marble and ceramic” tiling in the bathrooms, crystal chandeliers and “incredible closet space” along with central air conditioning and a home surround system and heated Driveway.
The entry foyer has double height ceilings while the kitchen features marble countertops and stainless steel appliances.
“Step outside and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee or a glass of wine on the partially enclosed patio that spans the entire back of this massive home,” the listing reads.
“A separate office with a custom arched wooden entryway with double doors and a beautiful fireplace inside allows one to work from the comfort of their own home,” it continues.
Stories of so-called “doomsday preppers” — people hoarding resources and formulating plans in the event of an apocalypse — have become increasingly common in the wake of the pandemic.
The stunning property includes two private lakes and three additional homes in addition to the main residence
It also offers a range of “leisure” options, including a cinema, on-site spa and lap pool, infrared and dry saunas, steam room, and yoga studio.
An indoor swimming pool is depicted in the main building of the impressive property
The main house is also said to feature high ceilings, crystal chandeliers and “tremendous closet space” and a surround system
It also comes complete with central air conditioning and a heated driveway.
The property’s bathrooms are adorned with “onyx, marble and ceramic tiles,” the ad says
The property was originally listed for $7 million but its price has been reduced to $5,999,999
And the problem has been exacerbated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing speech about the use of nuclear weapons since his invasion of Ukraine.
A December 2022 study found that four in 10 Americans now believe we are “living at the end of times.”
Meanwhile, many billionaires have been preparing their own bunkers for years.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is said to have huge shelters under each of his houses.
And several companies – including the Czech company Oppidum – have specialized in supplying “ultra-luxury” bunkers in case of the apocalypse.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has previously claimed that at least half of his Silicon Valley billionaires have purchased some form of “apocalypse insurance” in the form of such stashes, either in the US or abroad.
And the idea has gained popularity thanks to the post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us, which stars a prepper named Bill who builds a gated community for himself to survive.
Last year, a 38-year-old Missouri housewife became a viral sensation after opening up about her intense preparations for doomsday.
The mansion sits on a 323 acre lot buried in the woods of Battle Creek, Michigan
Also on the property is a commercial sized state of the art greenhouse complete with sprinkler system
“Step outside and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee or a glass of wine on the partially enclosed patio that spans the entire back of this massive home,” the listing reads
This included installing a hidden bunker in her home, stocking up on defensive weapons, and amassing enough food to support her family for two years.
Rowan MacKenzie started stocking up on her closets more than a decade ago because she believed she needed to be prepared for a time “when things s*** go” and make sure she and her family have enough food and supplies to survive in all eventualities .