One of the finest examples of a Cold War nuclear bunker has been sold after being put on the market for £435,000.
The Grade II listed structure, near Kingsbridge in Devon, was re-advertised for sale after in February 2021.
But now it has been snapped up although the purchaser’s details are undisclosed. Located in a commanding position, high above the Salcombe estuary, the building is.
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Originally known as Hope Cove Bunker it was in active use between January 1956 and September 1957, after which it briefly became the RAF Fighter Control School.
In 1958, following the departure of the RAF, the bunker was transferred to The Home Office for conversion into a Regional Seat of Government that would control the South West of England in the event of a nuclear war.
Jointly acting on behalf of the former owners of The Crown Buildings, Soar, Vickery Holman and Clive Emson auctioneers have announced the former Cold War bunker has now been sold.
Michael Easton, at Vickery Holman, said: ‘This is an instruction I have been working on for quite some time and I am pleased, not only that we have reached a positive conclusion, but that the new owner is keen to bring the building back to useful life.”
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He added: “Having dealt with commercial property for 20 years, there are some instructions which offer something a little different and it has been really interesting working on this case.
“My thanks go to Chris Howell who looks after the site day to day, for giving his time over to conduct site visits but mostly for his keen interest in the history of the building, for which he has written a book. We wish the new owner the very best and can’t wait to see the next chapter in this incredible piece of real estate.’
Katie Semmens, of Clive Emson auctioneers, said: “Whilst we took the property to auction earlier this year, we were unable to reach the reserve but there was a significant peak in interest after the event.
“The Crown Buildings caught the attention of the media leading to numerous viewings and interested parties. We are pleased to have sold the property and look forward to seeing what happens in the future.”
Although details of who has bought the building, or what it could be used for, have yet to be revealed, it was previously reported that there had been interest in turning it into a wine store, or for other storage, or even if it could be turned into housing.