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Cold War nuclear base converted into a £100-a-night Airbnb with hot tub and launchpad control

The underground space is designed in a bohemian eclectic theme, and includes a grass airstrip on its 33-acre grounds

IT was designed to house a nuclear warhead six decades ago - but now, this Cold War silo is the perfect spot for a mini break at just £100 a night.

The underground mansion has been marketed as a "truly unique experience", with the former Atlas E missile base transformed into a luxury Airbnb listing.

Mathew Fulkerson and his wife Leigh Ann pose at their Subterra Airbnb located in a former underground missile silo base in Kansas
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Mathew Fulkerson and his wife Leigh Ann pose at their Subterra Airbnb located in a former underground missile silo base in KansasCredit: AP:Associated Press

The 33 acre property is just 15 miles southwest of Topeka, Kansas, with the house itself completely underground.

The space is decorated in bohemian eclectic style for its guests, who can make the most of the hot tub and have tours around the quirky space, even checking out the launchpad control.

Ed and Dianna Peden own the silo and have lived there since 1994, , or anyone wanting a unique place to stay the night.

They said: "The underground missile site has a fascinating Cold War history for you to discover. Guests will also be inspired by the story of its transformation from a bunker into a home."

The property has been decorated in a bohemian style
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The property has been decorated in a bohemian styleCredit: AP:Associated Press
A launch control panel for the Atlas missile at the impressive Airbnb listing
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A launch control panel for the Atlas missile at the impressive Airbnb listingCredit: AP:Associated Press
The entrance to the former underground missile silo base
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The entrance to the former underground missile silo baseCredit: AP:Associated Press
Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife during their stay, including deer and the occasional mountain lion
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Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife during their stay, including deer and the occasional mountain lionCredit: AP:Associated Press
Owners Ed and Dianna Peden have been living at the base since 1994, and said they wanted to share the experience
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Owners Ed and Dianna Peden have been living at the base since 1994, and said they wanted to share the experienceCredit: AP:Associated Press
The home is perfect for history buffs, or anyone who simply wants to spend the night in a unique property
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The home is perfect for history buffs, or anyone who simply wants to spend the night in a unique propertyCredit: AP:Associated Press
The property is believed to be the only former missile silo converted into an Airbnb site
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The property is believed to be the only former missile silo converted into an Airbnb siteCredit: AP:Associated Press
One of the bedrooms available to visitors to the rural Kansas Airbnb listing
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One of the bedrooms available to visitors to the rural Kansas Airbnb listingCredit: AP:Associated Press

The impressive space is about 18,000 square feet, while the outside area offers an outdoor pond, and moon deck.

Visitors will also be able to make the most of wildlife, and can expect to see the occasional mountain lion, coyotes, deer and skunks.

It is believed to be the first and only Airbnb located in a converted missile silo.

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