Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online. Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.

Old air raid shelter – with very basic floor plan – for sale in residential street for £50,000

Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.

Fancy owning a piece of British history that won’t cost a bomb?

This air raid shelter could be yours for just £50,000.

But something about the layout has tickled prospective buyers.

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Located in Kettering, Northampton, the shelter is a mere 200 square feet of open space.

Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
The exterior of the old bomb shelter. (Jam Press/Purple Bricks, Northampton)

And under “Floor Plan” on the listing website, are the words “No Floor Plan” in a rectangular box, which is actually an accurate representation of the home.

The agent has also written a rather bizarre note in the property’s description.

Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
The floor plan of the old bomb shelter. (Jam Press/Purple Bricks, Northampton)

It reads: “Would make an ideal bungalow/flat for people with medical/mental health needs.”

It has also been used as a self-contained storage unit, which seems more fitting.

Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
The interior of the old bomb shelter. (Jam Press/Purple Bricks, Northampton)

The place comes with a new roof and gutters, at least, as reported by Luxury Property News.

But it’s the unusual description and missing floor plan that has tickled possible buyers.

Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
The interior of the old bomb shelter. (Jam Press/Purple Bricks, Northampton)

One quipped: “No floorplan, but the no floorplan sign is almost accurate.”

Another said: “I love the floorplan, that is art right there.”

Social media comment on the post of Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

One person joked: “Chain free.

“Unless you count the shackles on the walls.”

Another said: “Even as an air raid shelter, it’d be s*ite.

“It’s above ground and not made of any reinforced materials, as far as I can see.”

One added: “I understand why they stated it’s ideal for someone with physical needs due to the lack of stairs.

Social media comment on the post of Own a quirky piece of British history! This £50K Kettering air raid shelter, with no floor plan and a bizarre description, has sparked laughs and curiosity online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“The only mental health related thing I can think of is the extra sound proofing will benefit someone affected by/ sensitive to sound.”

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