The perfect thing for VIPs looking to avoid the limelight or secret agents wanting to come and go without leaving a trace, these homes each come with clandestine corridors that you’d never know were there. The latest must-have home accessory, these unusual hidden hideouts will make you want to install a top secret passageway of your very own. Click or scroll through for more…
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Fantastical mega-mansion, Kansas, USA
This one-of-a-kind mega-mansion can be found in Lake Quivira, Kansas. Built in 1993, the colossal property boasts a 17,755-square-foot interior and a 15-acre garden. Inspired by the Legend of King Arthur, the property recently went on the market with Crown Realty for $10.9 million (£8.3m) and features seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a multitude of fantastical details…
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Fantastical mega-mansion, Kansas, USA
From the mansion’s bespoke stained-glass windows to its handcrafted dragon doors and a pulpit taken from a church in Salem, Massachusetts, this pad certainly has plenty of personality. There’s a grand living room, a commercial-grade kitchen, a library, a billiards room, a home cinema and a wine cellar but that’s not all…
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Fantastical mega-mansion, Kansas, USA
Hidden amongst the grounds lies a swimming pool and a grotto, complete with a network of hidden scuba diving tunnels that work their way beneath the mega-mansion. Accessed by a number of pop-up holes and caves, the tunnels are filled with sunken treasures, including faux fossils and exotic fish.
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Fantastical mega-mansion, Kansas, USA
Outside, you can see the end of the scuba diving tunnels, which lead to an extensive outdoor pool, complete with a 35-foot waterfall. Elsewhere, there’s also miles of paved walking trails, as well as 15 acres of gardens, water features and elegant statues. What more could anyone possibly need?
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The Rice House, Atlanta, USA
Dubbed ‘the safest home in America’, this 36,000-square-foot mansion in the suburbs of Atlanta is as secure as they come. Inspired by the Acropolis of Athens, the eight-bedroom Greek Revival pile boasts everything from a home theatre and bowling alley to an infrared sauna and infinity pool.
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The Rice House, Atlanta, USA
Yet the mansion’s most impressive USP is its security features. Ideal for a former president, mafia kingpin or wealthy individual on the Witness Protection Program, the ultra-safe compound has a secret 100-foot tunnel that’s straight out of a James Bond movie.
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The Rice House, Atlanta, USA
The strategically positioned passageway has a diameter of five feet and connects to a subterranean bank vault room, gun range, roomy car vault and underground bunker spanning some 15,000 square feet.
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The Rice House, Atlanta, USA
The bunker even has its own command centre, not to mention remote-controlled ballistic walls and doors that can protect against a missile strike or zombie apocalypse. Once listed for $17 million (£12.8m), the home was sold by Concierge Auctions in December 2018 for a bargain $2.5 million (£1.8m).
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Alton Manor, New Jersey, USA
Alton Manor in New Jersey went on the market in 2015 with Pat McKenna Realtors, priced at $2.9 million (£2.2m). The five-bedroom, 11,500-square-foot French Colonial mansion rocks a number of wow-factor amenities, including a 42-seater party bar and a state-of-the-art soundproof movie theatre.
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Alton Manor, New Jersey, USA
The spacious property also has a large outdoor pool, complete with a two-storey pool house, as well as a mini casino with slot machines and a cinema ticket booth, containing a decidedly creepy-looking mechanical usher. Minus the horror movie puppet, we think it’d make the perfect party house.
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Alton Manor, New Jersey, USA
However, the pièce de résistance has got to be the 150-foot secret underground tunnel. Encased in thick concrete, the corridor is tough enough to withstand a bomb blast, full-on tornado or even a missile strike.
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Alton Manor, New Jersey, USA
The former owner built the tunnel back in 1999 at the height of the Y2K or Millennium bug scare, that as we all know, luckily came to naught. Buried 22 feet under the house, the passageway comes with its own air circulation and surveillance system, so any occupier could remain safe and secure for as long as required.
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Consort House, Brighton, UK
This Grade I-listed townhouse in Brighton was put on the market with Brand Vaughan for $4.9 million (£3.7m) in 2016. The imposing 19th-century property has five bedrooms and was used as a holiday home by members of the Thai royal family during the 1940s and 50s.
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Consort House, Brighton, UK
Restored to its former glory, the elegant 4,700-square-foot home retains its ornate original features but has plenty of mod cons too, ranging from a cinema room and cutting-edge Helvar lighting system to a steam room and bespoke kitchen.
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Consort House, Brighton, UK
The property’s most charming feature, however, is its secret tunnel, which is located in the gardens out front. The discreet tunnel connects the gardens to the Brighton seafront and has a pretty fascinating history.
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Consort House, Brighton, UK
Recently renovated by engineering firm Gyoury Self, the tunnel is said to have inspired the famous rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Not the first property to inspire a novelist, Carroll visited the gardens on several occasions before the much-loved literary classic was published.
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Hilldale Custom Home, Minnesota, USA
Staying with the Alice in Wonderland theme, this French-style custom-built property in Minnesota sprawls over 9,000 square feet. The handiwork of Schrader & Companies, the luxurious $2.5 million (£1.8m) family home has all sorts of enviable features.
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Hilldale Custom Home, Minnesota, USA
They include a gourmet kitchen with a French armoire-panelled refrigerator, granite island and huge flat-screen TV, a lavish living room with an ornate staircase and mezzanine landing, plus a sunken media space with a games room and cinema screen.
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Hilldale Custom Home, Minnesota, USA
Be that as it may, the most fabulous feature is the home’s Alice in Wonderland-themed tunnel and playroom. The magical eight-foot tunnel is decorated with a white rabbit mural by Luna Murals and gets progressively smaller as it leads into the child-sized playroom.
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Hilldale Custom Home, Minnesota, USA
Every kid’s dream space, the adorable playroom, designed by Anita Sullivan, has an Alice mural, along with a miniature dining set, plus a cute teapot basket that the little ones can use to store their toys.
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Iller Creek Home, Washington, USA
This spacious 4,524-square-foot home, near Spokane’s scenic Iller Creek Conservation Area, has a wealth of standout amenities. In addition to its five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the property boasts a high-end kitchen, several reception rooms, an amazing man cave, and a whole lot more besides…
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Iller Creek Home, Washington, USA
As well as the main house, the property includes a separate guest house, which even has its own shop of all things, as well as an extra bedroom, bathroom, additional kitchen and balcony.
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Iller Creek Home, Washington, USA
Best of all, a heated nautical-themed underground tunnel links the main house to the shop and guest house. Ideal for Spokane’s frigid winters, the householder can move between the two spaces without ever having to brave the cold.
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Iller Creek Home, Washington, USA
The unique two-part property was sold in 2016 by local firm, Century 21 Beutler & Associates Real Estate, to one very lucky buyer for $700,000 (£529k), a snip at the price given its numerous amenities.
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Domus Civitas, Viterbo, Italy
Situated in the breathtakingly beautiful hill town of Civita di Bagnoregio in central Italy, Domus Civitas is an enchanting 14th-century palazzo built into the hillside. Renovated in 2011 by renowned architect Patrizio Fradiani of Studio F, the three-bedroom property is simply divine.
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Domus Civitas, Viterbo, Italy
Amazingly, the historic palazzo is connected to a number of subterranean caves and Etruscan tombs by a series of secret tunnels. One of the caves even features a heated pool and hot tub, making for a blissful space to relax and unwind.
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Domus Civitas, Viterbo, Italy
The tunnels also connect the main house to a cavern that serves as a wonderfully calming chillout area. Lit by soothing lamps and prayer candles, it’s decked out with comfy floor cushions where you can recline and soak up the ambiance.
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Domus Civitas, Viterbo, Italy
Available to rent via Airbnb, the palazzo houses a kitchen cave area too, along with a wine cellar stocked with the best vintage labels, a capacious fireplace and a formal Italian garden.
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Space House, Hamamatsu City, Japan
This intriguing three-storey wood, steel and reinforced concrete home overlooks Lake Hamama on Japan’s Pacific coast. It was completed in 2016 by architecture firm Yukiharu Suzuki & Associates.
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Space House, Hamamatsu City, Japan
Measuring 2,120 square feet, the open-plan barn-style Sukiya (‘Space House’) doubles up as a workshop for its owners. The home’s subtle architecture features clever wooden slats, plus steel and glass walls that flood the interior with natural light during the day and make the house ‘glow’ after dark.
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Space House, Hamamatsu City, Japan
The home’s most jaw-dropping feature though is its secret concrete tunnel to nowhere, which protrudes from the basement and is a fantastic place for the homeowners to kick back and soak up the views.
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Space House, Hamamatsu City, Japan
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Two Pavilions, East Sussex, UK
One of two pavilions designed by London architects Carmody Groarke in 2018 for a country house in East Sussex, this concrete guest suite is situated on the banks of an artificial lake.
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Two Pavilions, East Sussex, UK
Impossible to access overground, the pavilion is linked to the main house by a steel-lined subterranean tunnel measuring 131 feet, creating a “very special and secluded experience”, according to the architects.
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Two Pavilions, East Sussex, UK
Mostly submerged beneath the earth, the hidden galvanised steel tunnel and pavilion are extremely well-insulated, making for a sustainable structure that requires very little energy to heat. In fact, the building and tunnel maintain a comfortable temperature all 12 months of the year.
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Two Pavilions, East Sussex, UK
The dinky guest suite pavilion, which is lined with fine oak panels, contains a cosy double bed, vintage-style bathtub and a compact kitchen, plus a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window that looks out onto the lake. This snug hideaway looks right up our street!
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Luxurious private mansion, Melbourne, Australia
Situated in a quiet suburb of Melbourne, Australia, this mansion is harbouring more than a few surprises. Previously on the market for a whopping $8.5 million (£6.7m), the ultra-private three-bedroom, three-bathroom home would be the perfect retreat for a VIP looking to keep a low profile. Towering walls and hedging provide optimum discretion, while the spectacular backyard comes kitted out with a dining terrace and a luxe swimming pool.
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Luxurious private mansion, Melbourne, Australia
Spanning almost 8,000 square feet, the spectacular home offers plenty of space – and style – for your buck. The master bathroom is draped in marble and comes complete with his-and-hers sinks and a colossal walk-in shower, while no expense has been spared in the living room. Yet the property is also hiding an impressive secret that elevates it to new heights…
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Luxurious private mansion, Melbourne, Australia
Hidden on the driveway at the front of the house, is a clandestine trapdoor disguised beneath the gravel. The sleek garage door rises up to reveal a tunnel that runs beneath the property. Perfect for celebrities or secret agents looking to come and go without blowing their cover, this subterranean secret is lined with thick reinforced concrete walls, making it impenetrable.
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Luxurious private mansion, Melbourne, Australia
Head down the tunnel and you’ll find yourself in an impressive six-car garage, complete with a state-of-the-art lighting system – the ultimate way to highlight all of your favourite toys. The underground garage also boasts a sealed wine cellar that’s perfect for storing priceless bottles of wine. As far as secret rooms go, this spectacular property definitely has a license to thrill!
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