A Second World War sea fort off the English coast was sold for about $580,000 at an auction. Take a look.

Photograph of Bull Sands Fort
Bull Sands Fort was completed in 1919.
  • A seat fort from the Second World War sold for more than $580,000 at an auction in July.
  • It could be turned into a high-end hotel, restaurant, Airbnb, retreat or tourist attraction.
  • The fort has three floors and a lookout tower but can only be accessed by boat or helicopter.

A sea fort used in the Second World War sold at an auction for more than $580,000 after bidding started at about $60,000.

Bull Sand Fort, off the Lincolnshire coast in northern England, was built to accommodate 200 troops and can only be accessed by boat or helicopter.

The fort was listed with real estate firm Savills and went under auction on July 19. The buyer is unknown, according to the Manchester Evening News

"It will require an imaginative buyer with a project in mind but suggestions for future uses so far have included a high-end hotel, restaurant, Airbnb, grand design style personal dwelling, retreat and a tourist attraction," said Steven Morish of Savills.

The fort is in need of a little love in the form of refurbishment, Morish says, but has potential for alternative uses if permitted. However, it is grade II listed, meaning any development plans must first be approved. 

A sea fort used in the Second World War was auctioned in July and bidding started at $60,000.
Photo of Bull Sands Fort from a distance.
The fort can be seen from Cleethorpes beach in Lincolnshire, northern England.
Bull Sand Fort was built to accommodate 200 troops and plans for the historic site had been in the works since the start of the First World War in 1914.
The sea fort from a different angle
Bull Sands can be converted to the owner's preference, subject to approval, and can have many uses.
The fort, off the Lincolnshire coast of northern England, can only be reached by boat or helicopter.
Aerial photo of Bull Sands fort.
Bull Sands Fort used to be armed with four 6-inch guns.
It has three floors and a basement along with a two-storey lookout tower.
Side shot photo of Bull Sands Fort
Construction work on the fort stated in 1915.
The fort is in need of a little love in the form of refurbishment, Morish says, but has potential for alternative uses if permitted, or further development.
The fort seen from a distance.
The sea fort was used in the Second World War and was attacked by enemy aircraft.
The fort is a Grade II listed building, meaning it is protected because of its historic significance and unique features.
The sea fort from a different angle
Bull Sands can be converted to the owner's preference, subject to approval, and can have many uses.
Spitbank Fort, another sea fort off the coast of Portsmouth in England, was converted to a luxury hotel after it was bought in 2009.
Spitbank
Spitbank Fort was one of the first to be converted.
The fort was purchased 24 hours before it was set to go on auction and it was renovated to include nine bedrooms, a sauna, wine cellar and a pool.
Spitbank Fort FIREPIT (3)
A fireside area created at Spitbank Fort
The bedrooms used to be gun rooms and some even had bullet holes in the floor that were retained. Visitors can even fish from their bedrooms.
Spitbank Fort BEDROOM (5)
A bedroom suite at Spitbank Fort.
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