The León wine cellar selling as a bunker for 36,000 euros
An underground wine cellar in León, Spain is listed for 36,000 euros, with a well and thermal stability, and many see it as a perfect apocalypse bunker.
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A wine cellar in León for 36,000 euros that could be a bunker
A wine cellar in León, Spain is on sale for 36,000 euros. It is not just any ruin: it is underground, has a well and a concrete structure that some describe as "the skeleton of a ready-made bunker". The property, which also includes a warehouse building on the surface — although it is unclear whether the price covers it — has sparked interest among those looking for a bargain-priced shelter.
The stable temperature provided by the underground setting, the water from the well and the solidity of the construction are the arguments put forward by those who see it as a steal. Adapting it for a post-apocalyptic scenario, according to current estimates, requires no major works: just airtight doors, a generator and a water treatment system. With that, the shelter would be operational.
But not everything is praise. Some point to the risk of the ceiling collapsing and trapping whoever is inside, or note that "shabby" is a descriptor that already says a lot. The warehouse above, which could be the ideal complement, is probably not included in the price, and any waterproofing or cross-ventilation work adds zeros to the final bill.
The 36,000-euro price is far below what a conventional home costs in the same area, but the buyer is not getting a home: they are getting a hole in the ground with bunker potential. While some calculate how many tins will fit, others point out that the wine left inside is gone. At the very least, 2,000 euros off the asking price.
A wine cellar in León, Spain is on sale for 36,000 euros. It is not just any ruin: it is underground, has a well and a concrete structure that some describe as "the skeleton of a ready-made bunker". The property, which also includes a warehouse building on the surface — although it is unclear whether the price covers it — has sparked interest among those looking for a bargain-priced shelter.
The stable temperature provided by the underground setting, the water from the well and the solidity of the construction are the arguments put forward by those who see it as a steal. Adapting it for a post-apocalyptic scenario, according to current estimates, requires no major works: just airtight doors, a generator and a water treatment system. With that, the shelter would be operational.
But not everything is praise. Some point to the risk of the ceiling collapsing and trapping whoever is inside, or note that "shabby" is a descriptor that already says a lot. The warehouse above, which could be the ideal complement, is probably not included in the price, and any waterproofing or cross-ventilation work adds zeros to the final bill.
The 36,000-euro price is far below what a conventional home costs in the same area, but the buyer is not getting a home: they are getting a hole in the ground with bunker potential. While some calculate how many tins will fit, others point out that the wine left inside is gone. At the very least, 2,000 euros off the asking price.
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