House with 15m underground tunnels for sale for 300k
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A house with 15m-deep hand-dug tunnels and a railway is listed for £300k.
Civil engineer Tony Deane spent two decades creating 1,300+ sq ft of underground space under his Tilehurst home, including tunnels, storage rooms, and a hand-built railway. The network descends 15m through four levels. The property includes a workshop, pool, and planning consent for a new 5,000 sq ft house. Guide price: £300,000-£325,000, with auction on 28-29 October.
What commenters are saying
Commenters corrected the ambiguous title (15 metres, not 15 million tunnels). Many shared enthusiasm for quirky hobby projects, comparing Deane to Colin Furze and Seymour Cray, who also tunneled. Some discussed the practical appeal of underground space for secure storage or fallout shelters. A few noted the risks of flooding and collapse, while others praised the whimsy of hidden entrances like the rocket by the pool.