£780,000 home renovation reveals hidden WWII bomb shelter in the garden
A couple renovating their £780,000 Canterbury home made an extraordinary discovery beneath their garden: a Second World War bomb shelter. Instead of filling it in, KJ and Mike transformed the underground wartime relic into a colourful hidden bar. The renovation also included a two-storey extension, modern interiors and unexpected costs that pushed them £80,000 over budget.
A couple renovating their 1930s former B&B in Canterbury stumbled upon a hidden Second World War bomb shelter in their garden. Instead of filling it in, KJ and Mike decided to transform the underground space into a stylish hidden bar. The couple, who had embarked on a £700,000 renovation budget, faced unexpected challenges, including lead paint and flooding issues, which pushed the final cost to £780,000.
The shelter is now adorned with painted red and pink walls, a patterned carpet, a wooden bar, and a compact side table, creating a unique and warm atmosphere. The wartime structure is part of Canterbury's legacy of bomb shelters, built to protect civilians during the Blitz.
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