Last week’s curated list of quirky and quaint property stories from home and abroad certainly tickled Flatchatters’ fancy, judging by the number of readers.

So, once again, we are delving into the bonkers bin for some strange tales and a few celebrity yarns.

And we can’t go past the Cold War anti-nuclear bunker that’s an underground paradise with swimming pool and painted sky – and the paranoid owner actually lived in it for five years.

Here’s that and the latest cream of the crazy crop from our friends at Leftfield Communications. For more serious stories, just click HERE.

Millionaire spent five years in this eerie underground bunker
Plastic trees. Neon astroturf. A candyfloss-pink kitchen with polyester roses. No, you’re not in a Barbie Dreamhouse. This is a real underground bunker built at the height of the Cold War.

Mysterious strip of shrubbery baffles househunters
A thin rectangle of grass next to a railway line is mystifying househunters who wonder why anyone would buy it.

Live in a former petrol station for $800k
A 1960s service station in the US has been given a new life as a quirky home.

House just like the one in Pixar’s Up hits the market in prime Sydney position
In Pixar’s Up, Carl Fredricksen clings to his weatherboard home which holds a lifetime of memories spent with his wife. While skyscrapers rise around him, Carl refuses to budge, showcasing a resistance to the neighbourhood’s changing face.

Bachelorette star wants $950k for hinterland yurt home Reality TV star Angie Kent is quietly inviting offers for her hinterland yurt home after picking it up for a steal before the pandemic boom.

Influencer’s $50k boating solution to Sydney’s rental crisis
An Aussie influencer has traded renting for a life on the water by choosing to move into a renovated houseboat. Twenty-two year old Michael Drake purchased the houseboat three months ago for $50,000.

Socceroos legend Aaron Mooy scores new $5.2m Byron Bay home
Former Socceroos star Aaron Mooy has upgraded in the Byron Bay hinterland. One of the most successful Australians to have played in the English and Scottish Premier Leagues, he has spent $5.2m on a contemporary home in Bangalow.

Fire ravaged NSW home sells for top dollar as buyers hunt rebuild projects
A burnt out shell of a house on the outskirts of Newcastle has changed hands for $900,000 nearly a year after going up in flames.

Remote property on SA’s Wedge Island selling for a steal — but there’s a catch
A unique slice of coastal paradise should be a steal at no more than $38,500, but finalising a sale could prove more difficult than it seems.

Secret Wild West-style village comes with Yattalunga home in Adelaide’s north

A Wild West-style “tiny town” on Adelaide’s northern outskirts has hit the market, featuring a saloon bar, slaughterhouse and even a police lockup.

Mornington factory turned $2m designer man cave
A Mornington warehouse transformed into the ultimate man cave has hit the market, with a $2.1m-$2.3m price guide.

Influencer mum’s house inspection ‘mistake’ led to buyer pulling out
Skye Hitchcock sat watching her children, their playful laughter drowning out her sobs. It was a weekend when the young mother-of-four sat outside her home in midwest America, her mobile phone in hand, tears streaming down her face.

Grand mansion with eerie tunnel and kitchen appliance asking $3m
A grand three-storey mansion with a tunnel and appliances that hark back to yesteryear has hit the market in the US.

Beach homes and Hamptons mansions channelling the “Summer I Turned Pretty” vibes
The Summer I Turned Pretty has made its highly anticipated return to the small screen, taking viewers back to the fictional town of Cousins Beach – and the dreamy beach house at the centre of the drama.

Bindi Irwin announces move to apartment in US
Australia’s beloved Bindi Irwin has just made a property move that’s set tongues wagging! The wildlife warrior has temporarily relocated to Los Angeles with her daughter, Grace, trading the sprawling sanctuary of Australia Zoo for a Californian address.

Australian Survivor star’s multimillion-dollar property up for sale
A star of Australian Survivor has listed their resort-style home in Paddington for sale, with its estimated value having shot up by nearly $1m since the purchase.

Parking spot sell off nets astonishing $3.65 million
The Cheng family has emerged as the $3.65m buyer of the recent offering of six car spaces at Phillip St, Sydney.

Controversy erupts over ‘impossible’ detail in property listing
A US property listing has sparked a heated discussion thanks to an unusual animal in the garden. In a field outside the California farmhouse are three zebras.

Facebook marketplace buyer cons Aussie dad in seconds
In a housing market where the dream of home ownership often feels out of reach for young Australians, one father’s selfless act to help his son secure a first property has been tragically undermined by a brazen theft.

Richard Gere’s $17m home demolished after outcry from Paul Simon’s daughter
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $US11 million ($A16.8 million) New Canaan, Connecticut property that the Golden Globe winner and his wife, Alejandra Silva previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young as reported by the New York Post.

Strathmore mansion with gold toilet set to smash suburb record
An epic mansion featuring a golden toilet and Hollywood-style cinema is set to shatter Strathmore’s house price record by at least $2m.

Ex-Virgin CEO’s $17m Noosa mansion plans rejected over height breach
A former Virgin CEO has begun legal action with Noosa Council after plans for a height limit-busting mansion were knocked back.

Car collectors eyeing up mansion with parking for 13 Lamborghinis
A clifftop mansion in Sydney is attracting international attention thanks to its opulent garage setup.