£2million If you fancy reaping all the benefits of living in an earth shelter but don’t want to skimp on life’s luxuries then what about this 6000 square foot home which comes complete with five bedrooms, a swimming pool and sauna? The turf roof is fitted with sun pipes to bring extra light into the interior and there’s 4 and a half acres of garden to roam in.
Offers over £140,000 One of the key benefits of earth shelters is that you can get permission to build them in locations where otherwise you wouldn’t stand a chance. This plot in Perthshire has great views, with planning permission in place for a low impact earth shelter.
£270,000 If underground living isn’t for you, there are other options. Like these zero carbon rated eco chic town houses by the river Tud in Norwich. So what do you get for your money? They all have water regulators on the taps, warm room technology, solar water heating and self cleaning, high insulating glass.
£500,000 When you think earth shelters do you think of an isolated middle of nowhere setting? Think again. The beauty of earth shelters is that you can build them anywhere. This plot in Berkshire is at the edge of a village and already has planning permission for a 5 bedroom house or earth shelter.
£1.3million Living underground in a city doesn’t mean dark and dingy and it’s often the best way to buy in an expensive area. In Knightsbridge the average cost of a two bedroom, two bathroom first floor flat can be well over two million pounds, but something like this bright and airy lower ground apartment would cost you a fraction of the price...
Please note: House prices correct as of winter 2007
