The Independent describes a relative real estate bargain.
An entire island off the coast of Pembrokeshire is on sale for £400,000 – less than the cost of a one-bedroom flat in London.
Stack Rock Fort is a Grade-II listed fortification built between 1850 and 1852 to protect Britain from French invasion under the rule of Napoleon III.
The large, circular building offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding waterways and is connected to the mainland by a short boat ride. Interested parties (and seasickness sufferers) should note that there won’t be any viewings taking place in bad weather, Ross McKenzie of Purplebricks, the property agent looking after the fort, has confirmed.
Although the island is currently uninhabitable, the property “represents an enormously lucrative and exciting opportunity, with limitless development potential”, says McKenzie.
“Imagine, for example, a cable car being built from the mainland which ferries guests over to a unique, boutique hotel? With the right imagination and investment, it could become a stunning property which would do wonders for the local area.â€
Made up of three floors connected by spiral staircases, the building was once armed with sixteen 18-ton guns and manned by up to 150 men. It was manned by a small consignment of men during the First World War.
OneGuy
I’m too much of a land lubber. I have thought about moving to Hawaii but concluded that even those islands are too small for me. I like to get in my car or motorhome and drive for days.
Lee
James Joyce lived in something like that in Ireland. Built as part of the same defense system.
Lee
Okay, the Martello Tower is a lot smaller, and Joyce only stayed there a week. But it was part of the same defense system. So I was not a total idiotic.
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