AN OLD World War Two bunker has been converted into an incredible two-bedroom house with a distinct Love Island inspiration.
Once part of an RAF base, the former nuclear shelter is now an uber-modern home complete with a sun-trap balcony.
Originally built during WWII, “The Bunker” was converted in 2014 and has now gone on the market for £650,000.
In the former grounds of RAF Caversfield in Oxfordshire, the dwelling has retained its original boxy shape and red brick exterior.
It is flanked by two mounds of earth to offer protection from blasts, and previously featured decontamination showers, air lock doors and a war room.
The shelter also used to have 4ft-thick walls and no windows, though the owners have totally transformed the place.
Now the historic WWII bunker is flooded with sunshine from skylights and bi-fold doors, which completely open up one side of the house.
They lead to the Love Island-inspired decked roof terrace, complete with a hanging garden chair, sofas, dining table and plants.
Estate agents Fine & Country said: “Set within the Garden Quarter, a converted site once part of RAF Caversfield, with a nod to its historic military ancestry, The Bunker sits serenely behind its original bold red brick exterior.
“Conversely, within, the surprisingly bright and uplifting spaces transform the property into a home of luxurious modernity.”
The private decked area is perfect for “morning coffee in the sun” and “long summer evenings entertaining friends”, the estate agents said.
The luxurious interior of the bunker is a far cry from its gritty World War Two roots.
Its innocuous frontage hides a roomy two-bed home, including an open-plan kitchen diner, featuring a slick island counter and all the mod-cons.
The renovated home also has a breakfast bar, utility room and further small balconies leading off the double bedrooms.
There is even another paved courtyard space on the lower level – which offers yet another location to pull someone for a chat or have a wine-fuelled spat.
The unique home is a short distance from the town of Bicester and its luxury designer outlets.
Fine & Country said: “Life at The Bunker naturally centres around the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living room.
“This is a space made for living well. Generous proportions, clean architectural lines and an abundance of natural light create an atmosphere that feels calm yet social.
“Large rooflights draw daylight deep into the room, while the striking expanse of glass doors opens directly onto the private decked terrace beyond.
“In the warmer months, these doors are thrown open, blurring the boundary between inside and out.”
It described the neighbourhood, known as Garden Quarter, as “a setting unlike anywhere else”.
“Sensitively transformed into a low-density, design-led neighbourhood, the area celebrates its past while embracing modern living, “it added.
“Green open spaces, mature planting and the strong architectural identity of the former buildings give the quarter a sense of calm and character that feels intentional rather than manufactured.”
