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A British rocky island that previously served as a First World War fortress has gone up for sale for \u00a350,000 – but there’s a catch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The sea fortress is divided into three floors and a basement, and has a two-story observation tower, a veranda and an exit to the sea.<\/p>\n
Located on the estuary of the River Humber near the town of Cleethorpes, the site also boasts 360 panoramic views.<\/p>\n
But Bull Sand fort is 2.8km from land and can only be reached by your personal boat.<\/p>\n
The place is also neglected and in need of significant renovations, although in its best form as a hotel, it can accommodate up to 200 guests.<\/p>\n
Among its positive sides is the fact that the site is armored with concrete and can withstand gun or artillery fire.<\/p>\n
Built between 1915 and 1919, the Bull Sand Fort is one of two of its kind built in the First World War.<\/p>\n
Its twin, Haile Sand Fort, was sold in 2018 for \u00a3117,000 after lying empty since the 1950s, according to BBC<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Both forts were used in the Second World War but were decommissioned in 1956.<\/p>\n The promotional message of the auction reads: \u201cCategory II naval fort, built between 1915 and 1919, used in both world wars.<\/p>\n “Reinforced with concrete on the open sea side with 20 cm armor to withstand gunfire and naval artillery”.<\/p>\n “Access is only by private boats”<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n top channel
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