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Thanks to the likes of James Bond, the trappings of spy-dom have long attracted jealous eyes and vivid imaginations of many who long for a walk on the wild side of espionage.
All it takes is one look at the to get a grip on the lifestyle of such a rich, famous and secretive underworld. In addition to the flying cars, yachts and intriguing weaponry, 007 wannabes have also been exposed to the fancy digs of secret agents. Beyond the — the beauty designed by featured in “Diamonds Are Forever” — there are plenty of other unique and compelling dwellings fit for a spy. We’ve rounded a few of them up for scrutiny.Quick Escape in Laguna Beach
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For Sale: $9,995,000 It doesn’t matter whether you’re Bond or Bourne, true movie spies have to escape the bad guys in style. This has the perfect place to store the getaway car once the chase is over: A subterranean parking garage with hydraulic car lift. From the garage, any ol’ spy can walk from a secret tunnel to the main home’s entrance — far from prying eyes. Perched on a bluff above the Laguna Beach coastline, the mansion’s walls of glass give the homeowner a birds-eye view of exactly who’s coming up the coast.Stealth Trappings in Saranac
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For sale: $2,999,000 While this nearly features green building standards and state-of-the-art electronics and appliances, it also holds an enormous built-in safe complete with a gleaming vault handle. Situated on the outskirts of the city, the mansion isn’t private but could be the perfect cover for a spy looking to blend right in. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and nearly 7,000 square feet of living space, as well as numerous outdoor patios and a six-car detached garage.Desert Hideaway
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For sale: $1,495,000 You need some serious camouflage? Here it is: A stone fortress north of Reno, NV. The interior of this continues the stone theme with slab floors and an enormous, multi-level rock fireplace. For the spy with a yen to be green, the house has low utility bills courtesy of a passive solar design, low-E windows and solar-generated water heater. Forget about intruders: A high-tech security system keeps the resident spy safe and sound.San Francisco Speakeasy
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For sale: $3,995,000 This turn-of-the-20th century home in the may have even seen its share of spies back in the day. , the house likely operated as a speakeasy during the heyday of Prohibition. The lower level contains a bar, secret entrance and a hidden getaway exit to the garden — all still intact. The only major change made to the speakeasy by the homeowners was to widen the windows. Prohibition is long over, after all. Located on the edge of the estate features many period details including hand-carved wood moldings, coiffured ceilings and stained glass windows; a perfect spot for the modern-day Mata Hari.Happiness is a Heliport
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For sale: $19,500,000 The design for was not intended for a spy, but the millionaire owner who had the place built had a reputation for being exceedingly private. In fact, specifically designed the landscaping with waterfalls, ponds, and excavated hills to ensure the home’s complete, nearly spy-like seclusion. The “castle” is not even visible from the main road. The who along with his wife was killed in a plane crash in 2010. Made up of a series of interconnected glass pods, the includes an underground floor, five bars, a barber shop, and an indoor heliport – essential in any spy-action movie. The place also contains gated dog runs that used to allow Brown’s Dobermans to be released every two hours to ensure the grounds were clear of any unwanted intruders.Holy Bat Cave!
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For sale: $199,000 South Dakota may not pop to mind as the usual spy hangout, but that could make a the oddly perfect place for the undercover secret agent – especially since the home comes with a lighted cave. The three-bedroom, three-bath home is remarkably large with nearly 3,000 square feet of living space as well as a second garage, and two additional storage buildings, a possible place to store additional spy gadgets.


