News Summary
The Las Vegas Underground House, featuring a Cold War-era bunker, is now on the market for $8.5 million. This property includes a two-story house above ground and a 14,620 square foot bunker below, offering unique amenities such as an indoor pool and home theater. Originally built in the 1970s, it’s being promoted as both a private sanctuary and a potential commercial space, attracting interest for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
Las Vegas Property with Cold War-Era Bunker Listed for $8.5 Million
The unique Las Vegas Underground House, a distinctive property featuring a Cold War-era bunker, has been listed for $8.5 million. This remarkable estate, located in an area just outside of the Las Vegas Strip, offers two residences: an above-ground house and an expansive underground bunker.
The above-ground structure is a two-story facility boasting two bedrooms and two bathrooms and occupies over an acre of land. Additionally, the property includes a four-car garage, while the extensive underground bunker, known as Atomitat, covers a staggering 14,620 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Originally built in the 1970s by businessman Jerry Henderson and architect Jay Swayze, the bunker was designed to be a self-sufficient living space. Notable for its leisure amenities, the underground structure includes an indoor pool, a putting green, a home theater, a dance floor, a bar, and multiple saunas. Enhancing the illusion of the outdoors, a programmable fake sky simulates daylight cycles, creating a unique environment.
The property is currently owned by Frankie Lewis, who is committed to preserving the original vision of the Hendersons. After Jerry Henderson’s death, his widow chose to live above ground, and the existence of the underground bunker remained largely unrecognized until now. A tunnel that once connected the bunker to Henderson’s office across the street has since collapsed, rendering it inaccessible.
With its uncommon dual living spaces, the property is being marketed as a private sanctuary as well as a potential commercial opportunity. The underground bunker might be converted into an event space or museum, making use of its distinctive aesthetic. In fact, the property has drawn interest from filmmakers and television producers who are captivated by its retro setting and unique architecture.
However, the real estate landscape in the Las Vegas area has experienced a downturn, affecting both residential and commercial sales and construction. Recent reports indicate that Nevada led the nation in per unit rates for home foreclosures as of July. As part of ongoing considerations for the future of the property, zoning changes may be implemented to facilitate its conversion into a commercial building.
The current owner, Stasis Foundation, envisions transforming the underground space into a museum dedicated to the bunker and its unique original décor. The basement’s design, which includes multiple leisure facilities, has been considered suitable for hosting various events, potentially attracting visitors intrigued by its extraordinary history and features.
As interest in the Las Vegas Underground House continues to grow, both for its residential and commercial potential, it stands as a fascinating relic of a past era, offering a glimpse into Cold War history through its unique architecture and design.
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Additional Resources
- Mansion Global: Las Vegas Bunker
- Wikipedia: Cold War
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: Cold War Bunker House
- Google Search: Las Vegas bunker
- News 3 LV: Underground House Museum Proposal
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Civil Defense
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