Inside the iconic Portsmouth sea forts transformed into luxury hotels
The two forts are on sale for around £4million each
Two sea forts just off the Portsmouth coastline were originally built to help thwart any attempt at a French invasion during the 19th century.
Having taken more than 20 years to build, Spitbank Fort and No Man’s Fort were then repurposed as an army barracks and equipped with guns during the First World War. Each were also fitted with a boom defence to ward off submarines during the Second World War.
However, the forts have since been transformed into luxury hotels containing multiple bars, a spa, fire pit and sun deck among other impressive facilities and the stunning views of the Portsmouth coast.
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And what is more? They could be all yours.
Only accessible by boat or helicopter, the two forts are on sale on RightMove for more than £8million combined.
RightMove property expert Miles Shipside said: “These are two of the quirkiest listings that I’ve ever come across and I’m sure these iconic pieces of Britain’s military history will attract significant interest.
“Spitbank Fort and No Man’s Fort are both wonderfully unique, and each has huge potential to be given a new lease of life – perhaps as ultra-private residences, or exclusive retreats.”
Whether you are looking to buy or stay, below are a range of pictures showing just what the forts have been transformed into. The first seven pictures show No Man's, while the remaining eight show Spitbank.
No Man's Fort
An overhead look at No Man's Fort
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The lobby of No Mans
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There are glorious views out to the sea
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