WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market. WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.

Doomsday-fearing Brits have chance to snap up £245,000 home with perfectly intact Anderson shelter in garden

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home – rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.

Doomsday fearing Brits have a chance to snap up a home with a perfectly intact Anderson shelter in the garden.

The property has hit the market for £245,000 with the historic feature located behind the house.

WW2 Anderson shelters were air raid defences introduced in 1939 across the country.

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It is still intact 86 years later.

Approximately 3.6m were made in the lead up to and during the war.

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.
Home for sale featuring an Anderson Shelter. (Jam Press/Dourish&Day)

But as few as 16 are thought to be left.

The shelter currently serves as a bar, fitted with two beds and a shelf stocked with drinks and glasses.

The piece of history makes the three bed semi-detached house in Stafford, a unique buying opportunity.

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.
The Anderson shelter. (Jam Press/Dourish&Day)

The property features a large living room equipped with a bow window.

The home’s original fireplace can be found in the dining room which overlooks the garden.

Successful buyers will have access to a kitchen with built-in appliances, as reported by Luxury Property News.

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.
The Anderson shelter. (Jam Press/Dourish&Day)

Three well sized bedrooms are located upstairs alongside a family bathroom.

The family home is located near local amenities, school and commuter routes.

Dourish & Day estate agent is selling it.

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.
Home for sale featuring an Anderson Shelter. (Jam Press/Dourish&Day)

The listing reads: “A charming home with a historic touch.

“Step into this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached house, offering the perfect blend of modern comfort and historical character.

“With no upward chain, it’s ready for you to move straight in and make it your own.

“What makes this property truly unique is the air raid shelter in the garden.

WW2 Anderson shelter turned garden bar boosts charm of £245K Stafford home - rare historical feature adds unique appeal to three-bed property on market.
Home for sale featuring an Anderson Shelter. (Jam Press/Dourish&Day)

“Whether you restore it as a quirky feature, use it for storage, or transform it into something extraordinary such as a wine cellar, home office, or playroom, it’s a fascinating nod to history that sets this home apart.

“The standout feature is the original bomb shelter, creatively repurposed into a unique bar, adding character and charm to the outdoor space.”

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