Land in Wormhill Near Buxton
Nuclear Bunker, Land East Of Longridge Lane, Wormhill Near Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8AE
- Lot No: 1
- Property Type: Land
- Contract Type: Unconditional with Variable Fee
Guide Price* £15,000 - £20,000 plus fees
Result Sold at Auction £36,000
Property Description
Fantastic opportunity to buy a piece of past war British history. The once in a generation opportunity is to buy a ROC Nuclear Bunker otherwise known as A Royal Observer post. This particular site was one of many built in the 1950s and was designed to provide protective accommodation for three observers to survive a nuclear attack, they were expected to report on the nuclear bursts and on the fall out of a nuclear attack. They were provided with enough food and water for fourteen days and had a land line and radio communications available to them. Most of these sites were decommissioned and sold off in 1993 and we have been informed that many were bought up by telecom companies and now are sites for mobile phone masts as they were built as telecommunication posts so they are positioned in very favourable locations. The bunker is secure, dry and in its original condition, the current owner has refurbished and decorated it in readiness for its new owner. There are wall to wall velvet curtains, a cream carpet, a made bed, a log burner, storage and even a rug to make it as homely as possible. The owner has advised there is an unused and still boxed chemical toilet, they also recommend for the wood burning stove to be serviced before being used due to safety purposes. Viewings are available but also click on the virtual tour to watch our National Valuer Jims video with commentary too.
Rights of Way
Please refer to section 8 of the Property Information Form within the legal pack and associated title plan in respect of rights of way that apply.
Tenure
Freehold
- 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
- Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
Auction Details
Date 26th September 2024
Venue National Property Auction
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Lot Information
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