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A couple converted a Kansas nuclear missile silo into a bizarre 18,000-square-foot castle, and now it's on the market for $3.2 million - see inside

The couple spent 33 years converting this Cold War-era nuclear missile silo into what they call a "subterra castle."

A couple converted a Kansas nuclear missile silo into a bizarre 18,000-square-foot castle, and now it's on the market for $3.2 million - see inside

The 18,000 underground mansion is "turn-key," meaning it can be bought and moved into with no additional work.

The 18,000 underground mansion is "turn-key," meaning it can be bought and moved into with no additional work.

The property is a great escape from the rest of the world, sitting on 34 secluded acres outside of Topeka, Kansas...

The property is a great escape from the rest of the world, sitting on 34 secluded acres outside of Topeka, Kansas...

...with an 8-foot security fence surrounding the property, and two castle observation towers.

...with an 8-foot security fence surrounding the property, and two castle observation towers.

It even has 47-ton blast doors.

It even has 47-ton blast doors.

Underground entry tunnels are preserved from the property's days as a missile silo.

Underground entry tunnels are preserved from the property

Some parts of the property, like the old missile bay, still look like they did when the space was in use, while others have been totally renovated.

Some parts of the property, like the old missile bay, still look like they did when the space was in use, while others have been totally renovated.

The castle has several entertainment centers, and the furniture is available to purchase along with the property.

The castle has several entertainment centers, and the furniture is available to purchase along with the property.

Cozy decor and soft lighting could make you almost forget you're underground.

Cozy decor and soft lighting could make you almost forget you

These 150-foot tunnels lead to the original launch control desk...

These 150-foot tunnels lead to the original launch control desk...

...which still sits in its original spot.

...which still sits in its original spot.

With stonework and some lights, even the industrial tunnels fit into the underground home's aesthetic.

With stonework and some lights, even the industrial tunnels fit into the underground home

The Pedens say they've worked to make the space "cozy," no easy task for what is essentially a giant underground lair, but the property does have some homey charms.

The Pedens say they

The 3,500 square foot great room even has a stage.

The 3,500 square foot great room even has a stage.

In addition to the massive underground space, the property also has an above-ground living space.

In addition to the massive underground space, the property also has an above-ground living space.

Also above-ground is a greenhouse powered by solar energy.

Also above-ground is a greenhouse powered by solar energy.

The castle has two sets of four solar panels that contribute to the property's energy, along with a diesel generator.

The castle has two sets of four solar panels that contribute to the property

To top it all off, the castle even has a hot tub.

To top it all off, the castle even has a hot tub.

The property is for sale by owner, and interested buyers can contact Matthew Fulkerson at missilebases@gmail.com.


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