Extraordinary English Lair For Sale – Barrow Bridge Chimney
Extraordinary English Lair For Sale – Barrow Bridge Chimney is an 80m brick tower from the Industrial Revolution.
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This Swedish Lair is For Sale with Andreas Bergström of Husman Hagberg.
The Tunnel at Njurundabommen – A Hidden Chamber with Endless Potential
On the edge of the small Swedish town of Njurundabommen, tucked into the flank of a grassy mound, lies a structure that feels like it has been waiting for the right kind of imagination. Behind a tall, industrial-style door framed in concrete, a 35-metre tunnel stretches into the earth, flanked by raw rock walls that give the entire space an unmistakably atmospheric presence.
Measuring between 3.7 and 4.5 metres high and 4 metres wide, the tunnel is no narrow passage but a substantial underground chamber—long enough to impress, versatile enough to adapt. Access is straightforward, with good road connections and a location just 3 hours 45 minutes north of Stockholm.
A Space with Presence
Step inside and you are greeted by natural rock surfaces that immediately evoke the Cold War aesthetic of hidden installations, or the timeless cool of cinematic lairs. With its sheer dimensions, this tunnel is neither cave nor cellar but a bold, man-made environment designed to last. The addition of a tipping shaft above hints at its original industrial intent, while today it stands as a blank canvas for reinvention.
Potential Uses
While officially listed as a commercial property, the possibilities are as open as your imagination (subject to planning permissions). The rock-walled interior could lend itself to:
Wine storage and private tastings – the cool, steady climate makes this an ideal cellar, and the space could easily host a long table for atmospheric evenings with friends.
A prepper’s stronghold – if resilience and self-sufficiency are your goals, this tunnel provides ready-made security and seclusion.
An event or gaming venue – the natural acoustics and cinematic vibe would make it an unforgettable setting for role-playing games, immersive events, or intimate performances.
Secure storage or commercial use – from data servers to energy storage, the rock-insulated tunnel offers functionality alongside atmosphere.
Location
Njurundabommen itself is a town of around 2,750 residents, positioned on a river and just 5km from Sweden’s eastern coast. Its setting balances tranquility with accessibility, making the tunnel both tucked away and connected.
A Lair in Waiting
At 35 metres long, carved into the rock, and already equipped with a monumental entrance, this tunnel is more than a curiosity. It is a foundation—literally—for the creation of something unique. Whether your vision is commercial, creative, or conspiratorial, the Tunnel at Njurundabommen offers an opportunity to take over a space that already feels halfway between industrial relic and underground lair.
For those with the imagination to see beyond the rock and concrete, the tunnel is an invitation. A place to build not just a project, but a statement.
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