Doomsday preppers can now buy $2.7M underground shelter - but only with cash

Daily Mail​

11-05-2025

A doomsday shelter that promises protection against societal collapse is yours for $2.7 million - but only if you pay in cash.
The Patmos Underground Bunker Facility is described by survivalist group Grid Down Bunkers as the ultimate answer to political unrest and infrastructure attacks.
But potential buyers will first have to show proof from their bank they can cough up the funds.
On top of that, all interested parties must sign a strict non-disclosure agreement before the seemingly paranoid owners will reveal the property's actual location or arrange a site visit.
The chilling pitch to potential buyer warns: 'Law enforcement and National Guard units are overwhelmed by violent gangs, cartels, and warlords who seize control.
'Refugees, unprepared and desperate, flee urban centers, searching for food, water, and shelter in rural areas.
'In this environment, safety and security become scarce commodities, and only those with a secure, fortified refuge will have the means to protect their families and assets.'
The bunker was originally constructed in the 1960s as nuclear and EMP-hardened communications bunkers became popular. Costs then ranged from $4million to $25million.
The facility has since been updated to modern standards, and today replicating it would reportedly cost up to $60million.
The bunker's location is undisclosed, but the listing says it's nestled on more than five acres of 'flat to gently sloping terrain' near a small river in the northeastern U.S. and Great Lakes region.
The main building alone spans 1,200sq ft, accessed through a triple-blast-door-protected vestibule and featuring a trash and document incinerator, heavy storage, and a one-ton crane for moving supplies through a 40ft reinforced concrete shaft.
Included in the eye-watering price tag is a stockpile of essential supplies including freeze-dried food with a 25-year shelf life (purchased in 2021), survival equipment, advanced emergency trauma medical supplies, and a massive 18,000-gallon propane reserve.
'As political unrest escalates in the Northeastern US and Great Lakes region, attacks on critical infrastructure-such as the electrical grid, transportation networks, and key public venues-are no longer hypothetical,' the listing states.
'The Patmos Underground Bunker Facility stands ready to meet these challenges, offering unparalleled security, self-sufficiency, and long-term viability in the face of societal breakdown.
'In the event of violent unrest, sabotage to critical infrastructure, and regional grid failure, cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit will quickly descend into chaos.'
The sprawling compound sits on 5.36 acres of terrain featuring three defensive ground-level structures strategically positioned along a small, meandering river.
There's also a logistics bay, maintenance shop, and a grid-down power building that houses a Capstone C65 LPG turbine generator, built to keep the place humming even when the rest of the country goes dark.
An industrial-strength crane enables the transfer of heavy equipment and supplies through a massive 40ft reinforced concrete shaft measuring 17 by 6.5 feet.
The property's dedicated power building spans 408sq feet and houses the turbine generator as well as space for future off-grid lithium battery installation.
A separate 875sq ft maintenance shop provides storage for repair supplies and includes a small office space.
The facilities have been fully decontaminated, with all hazardous materials including asbestos removed, according to the marketing team.
The access driveway and parking lot have been resurfaced, and the buildings repainted with 'durable, long-lasting industrial-grade paint.'
The description reminds potential buyers that 'history teaches us that those who proactively secure their future are the ones who endure' and describes the bunker as 'more than just a bunker - it's a legacy'.
The property comes with detailed plans for future enhancements including a 'fortified 40-foot tower, expanded solar power, battery storage, and sustainable external food production systems.'
The facility can reportedly be customized with greenhouses, gardens, fruit trees, and animal husbandry capabilities.
The complex has undergone a 12-year transformation, with 'meticulously upgraded cutting-edge Life Preservation Solutions' professionally engineered by apocalypse specialists Hardened Structures/Hardened Shelters.
Buyers will also find Swiss-manufactured air-filtration systems capable of keeping out chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
The facility features two separate grid-down power systems - one connected to the existing electrical grid and another completely independent system.
Firearms and gold bars can also be completely secured in a dedicated internal weapons and precious metals vault.
There's also a fully equipped medical stockpile.
The listing adds: 'For those who understand the profound responsibility of protecting their families and ensuring future prosperity, Patmos is more than just a bunker - it's a legacy.
'The facility represents not just security, but a deliberate, thoughtful investment in long-term survival and autonomy.
'As society becomes more vulnerable to collapse, those who act now to secure a self-sufficient, well-defended haven will be the ones who thrive.'