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Hearst Castle in California and Bran Castle in Romania have secret rooms and areas that can only be accessed through private tours. The House of Seven Gables in Salem has a secret staircase that was added in the early 1900s as a nod to the property's history.

Once strictly the domain of historic houses and celebrity panic rooms, creating a covert space has gone from an eccentric whim to a must-have feature. Discover these hidden hideouts from reading nooks tucked into wardrobes to a safe room lurking behind a fireplace – and much more.

The house is equipped with a secret panic room as well as a wine cellar. $2,575,000. Peter Angelo and Kate Waddell, Jameson/Sotheby's International Realty, (312) 751-0300. Syracuse, New York.

Secret rooms, nooks and crannies are having a moment on social media, with plenty of homeowners scrolling through their feeds in search of unique ways to either utilize existing hidden spots in their own abodes or crafting ones from scratch in renovation-ready spaces. ... Follow these tips to help improve Feng Shui throughout every room of your ...

It doesn’t matter how old you get; you never outgrow wanting to have a secret passageway or hidden room in your house. Though most of us never get to realize those dreams, these houses are proof ...

A secret brick room behind one of the fireplaces in this 1799 Colonial in Lancaster, New Hampshire, supports accounts it was a stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of churches, safe houses ...

We have pulled together 25 completely concealed and secret rooms, from home bars to toy storage and everything in-between. Photo: Sarah Millet Photography ... We've gathered 20 hidden and concealed rooms that store everything from kitchen pantry items to toys. More photos after this Ad. Photo: Stephen Karlisch, Interior Designer: Katie Paulsen ...

I don’t know about you, but I love houses that have secret rooms and passageways. I don’t see many new houses with those, unless they are put in after the house is built, but some of the old historic homes I’ve seen on home tours still have them. Living in one of those houses would be like knowing a big secret that nobody else knows.

17 Weird And Wonderful Homes Hiding Secret Rooms. Story by Daniel Coughlin • 10mo. 1 / 35

While some homes have historical hidden rooms, modern architecture has embraced this concept, creating innovative and stylish concealed spaces. Historical Hidden Chambers Historical Hidden Chambers (image credits: pixabay) In history, hidden chambers were often used for protection and secrecy. During the Elizabethan era, priests would use ...

Hidden by a Natural Doorway. A hidden room doesn’t have to be indoors. An outdoor area or breezeway can be combined with a large water feature to create a room hidden behind a waterfall or vine growth. Using natural features to hide a room or doorway creates a sense of wonder and whimsy, turning your yard into a fairyland garden.

Have you ever dreamed of having a secret room in your house? Something straight out of a mystery novel or spy movie? ... Homeowners with larger properties are connecting outdoor structures to their main homes via hidden tunnels. Using waterproofing techniques borrowed from subway construction, these passageways stay dry and secure year-round.

From hidden passageways, panic rooms hidden behind bookcases and sliding walls that reveal a safe space, things aren't always what they seem, as these weird and wonderful secret rooms prove ... 13 curious homes with secret rooms hidden inside @Brian/Airbnb Daniel Coughlin. 20 March 2025. Features. Share the love. List View | Expand View . See ...

Why do some homes have secret rooms? Almost all famous landmarks have secret spaces within their structures. In the deep past, ancient Egyptians built secret rooms and false passageways in their graves -AKA pyramids-to mislead grave robbers. After that, people needed hidden rooms in their homes to protect them during wars and other emergencies.

Hidden behind an unmarked doorway on the Arizona Biltmore’s second floor, the Mystery Room was reportedly a favorite of the powerful and famous during Prohibition. Actor Clark Gable and his wife, Carole Lombard, are said to have requested Room 1201 during their frequent visits because it was the closest guest room to the secret alcove.

Hidden room at The Bees Knees Known as “The Back Office,” this secret room within The Camby Hotel’s dark-wood-paneled lounge is “hidden behind a door within a door,” and available for private gatherings. 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-468-0700, thecamby.com

Ever wanted your own private garden oasis inside your home? A secret garden room, concealed behind a simple door, can turn that dream into reality. Filled with lush plants and natural light, it provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a slice of nature indoors. 5. Concealed Bathroom

“Even though you’re living underground, you can see the sky out of every room,” says Tim Dixon, who bought the two-bedroom home in 2009. It’s a unique feature, as most underground homes ...

As the popularity of panic rooms is on the rise and TikTok videos of secret rooms gain millions of views, creating a covert space has gone from an eccentric whim to a must-have house feature. Discover these hidden hideouts from reading nooks tucked into wardrobes to a safe room lurking behind a fireplace – and more.

3. 1340 E Las Palmaritas Dr, Phoenix, AZ. Price: $1,549,000. The Novak House: Built in 1994 and designed by architect Alfred Newman Beadle, the two-bedroom estate's unique triangular shape was ...