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Headline: Incredible Modern-day Castle In Nevada Wilderness Marketed As Ideal Coronavirus Survival Property

Caption: An incredible modern-day castle in the Nevada wilderness is being marketed as an ideal coronavirus survival property. Encompassing 40 acres of land, the unique property also comes complete with a gold mine. Reported to have cost over $3 million to build, the Hard Luck Mine is now on sale for $599,000. Jake Rasmuson, of Bishop Real Estate, says there has been a spike in interest thanks to its remoteness in these times of Covid-19 isolation measures. He tells Cover Images: “The property provides complete isolation and sustainability and built to stand the test of time. I anticipate, as others have, that one fallout from the coronavirus pandemic across the next decade will be a change in how individuals consider their living arrangements. Certainly, now that fear has crept into the public, it will take a long time for it to be eased. In particular, buyers are very likely to evaluate properties based on safety and ability to effectively isolate in the event of another pandemic.” “It also comes with 10 packs of toilet paper,” he jokingly adds. Situated 187 miles from Las Vegas, the main building is four storeys and has 22 rooms spread over 8,000 square feet. It was constructed from 2000 to 2012, with "superior engineering to last 400 to 500 years", by Randy Johnston, who bought the land in 1998. The fortress has 16-inch walls is self-sustainable and completely off the power grid, being entirely powered by wind and solar. It also has a 4,000-gallon water catchment system. The estate has a theatre and casino game room, auto and wood shops, four bedrooms and three full baths, two kitchens, and a great room with two working pipe organs. The Hard Luck Mine operated from 1897 to around the time of World War II, but after the war the mine never reopened. However, the sales listing describes the gold mine as "productive, but dormant" and has a 160ft mine shaft in serviceable condition. Jake adds: "This is an amazing opportunity to own one of the most unique properties in the United States, the Hard Luck Castle combines elements of the Wild West with a modern-day castle."

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