For Sale Just Off Portsmouth

THREE UNIQUE ISLAND FORTRESSES FOR SALE JUST OFF PORTSMOUTH

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three SOLENT FORTS SPITBANK NO MAN’S HORSE SAND

An opportunity to own 3 totally unique, luxury coastal destinations has arisen. Spitbank, No Mans, and Horse Sand Forts offer significant investment and conversion potential as a unique ultra-private residence, boutique hotel, casino, spa, training centre, corporate offices, exclusive get-away location and much more.

SPITBANK FORT

Offers around £4m

Boutique Retreat with 150-year heritage.

• 33,000 sq. ft. over 3 ﬂoors (£121 per sq.ft).

• 9x large bedroom/bathroom suites.

• Various bars and restaurants.

NO MAN’S FORT

Offers around £4.25m

Historic Fort in Isle of Wight waters.

• 99,000 sq. ft. over 4 ﬂoors (£43 per sq.ft).

• 23x substantial ensuite bedrooms.

• Various bars, restaurants and event spaces.

HORSE SAND FORT

Offers around £750k

Horse Sand is the same size as No Man’s Fort and shares the same compelling history.

• 100 chambers and living quarters and the original gun carriages.

• A blank canvas which offers vast opportunities for renovation.

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island 2 For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] 1 For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] SOLENT FORTS

Two privately owned luxury island retreat hotels boasting A third fort in its original condition is also available and dramatic architecture and sympathetically restored from primed for refurbishment. BATH their former days as a line of defence against enemy The forts are located just off the coast of Portsmouth, LONDON attacks on the Solent and Portsmouth. The forts provide and can be accessed via helicopter or boat. 32 luxurious bedroom suites, restaurants and bars, hot pools, saunas and a spa. WINCHESTER

SPITBANK FORT GUILDFORD

HORSE SAND FORT SOUTHAMPTON

NO MAN’S FORT PORTSMOUTH

BRIGHTON

ISLE OF WIGHT

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND LOCATION

THE FRENCH THREAT their own as a line of defence when AFTER THE WARS The Solent Forts are within a short commute from • World famous Historic Dock Yard – HMS Victory, HMS they were equipped with London and can be reached by train, plane or car Warrior, Mary Rose museum. The Solent Forts date back over 150 The forts were owned by the 4.7- and 6-inch guns, allowing them through various transport links. These include: years when fear of invasion by the military (army and navy) until • Also easy access to the Isle of Wight, Cowes harbour. to target smaller ﬂeets of ships French led by Napoleon III resulted they were eventually sold to • Helicopter from Central London - 20 mins. trying to slip through the heavy • And many many more exciting places to visit. in the commissioning of these an entrepreneurial investor in military defences. No Man’s Land • Train from London Waterloo station sea-based defences by British the 1980’s. Spitbank was then Fort and Horse Sand Fort became to Portsmouth. - 90 mins. FORT BOAT TRANSFER TIMES FROM Prime Minister Lord Palmerston. converted into a museum and then navy signalling stations but saw • Various Motorways and road networks GUNWHARF QUAYS With 15ft granite walls and hosted various television programs little action in the way of battles. (M25, M3, A3 M27) - 120 mins. armour plating, these magnificent and weekend raves. • Spitbank – 15mins. structures are testament to the skill • Planes into/out of Southampton International WORLD WAR TWO In 2012 Clarenco purchased • No Mans – 35mins. of Victorian engineering. Taking 15 Airport - 30 mins transfer time. Horse Sand Fort and No Mans Fort • Horse Sands – 25 Mins. years to complete, by the time the During WWII the forts were used after a series of investors had forts were ready for occupation, the as defences for the Portsmouth TOURISM purchased them for their own threat of invasion no longer existed dockyard. Life on site was grim with entrepreneurial schemes. As well as the Forts there are a numer of tourist and hence, the forts became known basic facilities and those serving An estimated £8m has been attractions nearby. as “Palmerston’s follies”. were deliberately chosen based on spent on lovingly and passionately their inability to swim, to avoid any • Famous Gunwharf Quays Outlet Centre. restoring the properties and WORLD WAR ONE attempts at escaping their post! converting them into the living • Exciting Night Life – Restaurants, Bars, After the Second World War they During the First World War, these museum and hotel and events Clubs on your doorstep. were completely decommissioned man-made fortresses came into venues that they are today. from military service.

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

CLARENCO HAVE USED THE FORTS The forts can also be used as a Ultra-private residence with IN A VARIETY OF WAYS 360 degree seaviews, the forts are also fully self sufficient, they have: Particularly successful have been: • Own Fresh Water Wells. • Themed Events – James Bond, Casino nights, Caribbean • Sanitised sewage treatment plants. Nights, Party Under the stars, Summer BBQs. • Marine Generators supplying electrical power. • Afternoon Teas, Sunday Lunches, Spa Days, • Carry on Points for Internet, Cellular phone etc. Three Forts Historic tours. • Own Point to point Internet connection and wifi network. • Exclusive Corporate events – Product Launches, Directors Retreats, Teambuilding, Client Engagement, • Cellular Telecoms link and multi room telephone switch. Rewards days. • Fully Equipped Catering Kitchens with Food stores.

Clarenco also have x3 boats (1x Catamaran and 2x RIBs moored at Gunwharf Quays and Gosport. Solent Forts guests departure lounge is based in the famous Gunwharf Quays Outlet Shopping Centre. Also our own boat mooring/docking platform is at the Gunwharf Quays Commercial Pontoon as well as at Gosport Premier Marina. Bosun’s Stores warehouse is used for laundry, food, beverages etc.

Clarenco also contract with Solent Wight Line Cruises for higher volume Guest Transfers (up to x200 at a time) Limburns Maintenance Engineering for infrastructure and routine maintenance support Baker Trayte Marine for Marine transport and engineering support.

ACCESS TO THE FORTS

On rare occasions rough sea conditions can delay departures so we have recently added multiple boat landing stages on different sides of the forts so mooring/access is sheltered from prevailing winds, Additionally helicopter landing pads are located on No Man’s Fort and there are plans to also fit one on Spitbank Fort).

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

SPITBANK FORT IS A BOUTIQUE RETREAT WITH 150-YEAR HERITAGE AVAILABLE FOR SALE. IT IS 33,000 SQ. FT SPREAD OVER 3 FLOORS, MAKING IT A MERE £121 PER SQ. FT. THERE IS MASSIVE INVESTMENT AND CONVERSION POTENTIAL WITH A NUMBER OF PLANNING PERMISSIONS ALREADY APPROVED.

• Easy conversion to Ultra-Private Residence, • Extensively refurbished in 2012 with approximately Casino, Spa, Corporate Offices, Training Centre £8m spent across Spitbank and No Man’s Forts. and much more. • Roof terrace, hot pool, sauna, fire pit and sun deck. • 9 luxurious guest suites plus staff accommodation. • Licensed wedding facility. • Event spaces including Crow’s Nest Bar (60), Officers • Open central courtyard, plus roof top terrace including Mess Restaurant (60), Victory Bar (50) and sauna, fire pit hot pool and sun deck. Wine Cave (20).

• 33,000 sq. ft. over 3 ﬂoors, 15 ft. thick granite walls.

£4m SPITBANKEach Fort is available to buy individually FORT or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

LAYOUT CORPORATE

The upper level comprises three function rooms There are four function rooms at the venue with a including The Officers Mess which is the principal dining maximum capacity of 60 delegates. area and has capacity for 60 covers.

The lower level houses the IT and comms room along SERVICE AREAS with the games room, wine cellar, bar and television room and staff quarters. The kitchen and back of house services are located across the upper and lower deck and are well placed to serve the dining areas of the fort. Capacities

Room Dining Theatre Cabaret Standing Boardroom

Crow’s Nest 20 60 60 20 20

Victory Bar 20 40 60 20 20

Officers Mess 60 30 60 30 30

Wine Cellar x x 20 x x

Upper Deck x x 75 x x

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island 8 For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] 9 For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] SPITBANK FORT SPITBANK FORT INVESTMENTS FLOOR PLANS 2009 Clarenco Purchase Price £1.0m Our smallest and most intimate fort, Spitbank is still an our Crow’s Nest bedroom located on the top deck.) impressive 33,000 sq. ft across three foors. There is huge scope for conversion into any number • Clarenco Development and fit out. Our 9 bedroom suites occupy the main level along with of other uses. • All Gunroom Bedroom Suites have been fully refurbished with new the Officers Mess and Victory Bar. (with the exception of bathrooms and heating plus designer furniture and furnishings. • Roof top gun emplacements fire pit. SPREAD ACROSS THREE FLOORS THE FORT INCLUDES • Roof top BBQ centre. • 9 Bedroom Suites • Crew Quarters • Sun Deck • Hot Pool • New user-friendly Landing stage fitted. • Officers Mess Restaurant • Wine Cave • Fire Pit • Sauna 2010-2012 • Crow’s Nest Panoramic view bar and lighthouse £4.0m Function suite created. • Victory Bar • Games Room • Lighthouse Building • Original Bolt Hole • Infinity view hot pool (for x18 people). • Sauna with panoramic view. • Sunbathing Decks. • Light House Picnic lawn. • Infrastructure improvements – Cranes, Generators, STP etc.

Landing Total Invested £5.0m Stage

Bolt Hole Bolt Asking Price £4m

Historic Kitchen Historic Kitchen

Pump House

Victory Bar Crew Crew Only Only Officer’s Mess Wine Cave Recreation Crew Room Only Recreation

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Room Recreation Reception Crew Guards Room Only Courtyard Historic Washroom

Bedroom LOWER DECK WC WC Bedroom

Crow’s Nest

Bedroom Library Snug WC Bar

Bedroom WC WC

Courtyard

Sun Sun Deck Deck

Bedroom Bedroom

Changing Room

Hot Bedroom Crew Bedroom Pool Only Fire Pit Sauna Changing Room

MIDDLE DECK TOP DECK

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island 10 For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] NO MAN’S FORT OFFERS AROUND £4.25m

NO MAN’S FORT CONSISTS OF 23 ENSUITE BEDROOMS. THIS HISTORIC FORT WITH 150- YEAR HERITAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. IT IS 99,000 SQ. FT SPREAD OVER 4 FLOORS, MAKING IT ONLY £43 PER SQ. FT. THERE IS MASSIVE INVESTMENT AND CONVERSION POTENTIAL WITH A NUMBER OF PLANNING PERMISSIONS ALREADY APPROVED.

• Easy conversion to an Ultra-Private Residence, • Extensively refurbished in 2015 with approximately Corporate Event Space, Training Centre, Casino, Spa, £8m spent across No Man’s and Spitbank Forts. Wellness Retreat, Party Venue and much more. • Recent addition of second landing stage and new • 23 en suite guest bedrooms, 7-bedroom staff generator on No Man’s fort. quarters and scope to convert communal space to • Rooftop terrace, hot tubs, sauna, fire pit and additional bedrooms. rooftop bar and BBQ decks. • Mess Hall Restaurant (200 covers), 5 themed bars, • Planning obtained to construct breakwater and lighthouse private dining and a traditional harbour to improve access. English pub. • Flexible Conference, Event and Wedding facilities. • Easy Access via two landing stages and helipad. • Spa with 4 treatment rooms, nail bar and sauna. £4.25m NOEach FortMAN’S is available to buy individually FORT or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] 13 For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] NO MAN’S FORT NO MANS FORT INVESTMENTS LAYOUT The newly opened Lord Nelson Pub, The Cabaret Bar and additional entertaining spaces are located on the 2009 Clarenco Purchase Price. £2.6m The main entrance is via the lower level and boat upper and lower levels of the fort. landing stage. Dining and function rooms plus the spa Clarenco development and fit out including: and a selection of bedroom suites are also located on There are four function rooms at the venue with a • All Gunroom bedroom suites have been fully refurbished, this level. maximum capacity of 200 delegates. new bathrooms, heating and designer furniture and furnishings.

The lowest level of the fort has been converted into • New increased capacity user-friendly landing stages fitted. SERVICE AREAS 2012-2015 £3.8m entertaining space including laser battle, whilst the roof • Lighthouse Function suite created. The kitchen and back of house services are located deck provides further facilities such as hot tubs, a fire pit, • Roof top Fire Pit, Bothy, Hot Tubs, lawn. bar and Nordic bothy. across the upper and lower deck and are well placed to • Infrastructure improvements – Cranes, Generators, serve the dining areas of the fort. STP water treatment plant etc.

2017 Crane and landing stage improvements. £100k Capacities

Room 2018 Added Spa treatment area, own Pub and improved infrastructure. £30k Dining Theatre Cabaret Standing Boardroom 2019 Additional Landing stage, New generator, Lighthouse bar. £120k

Central Atrium 120 100 200 x 80

Cabaret Club 40 80 120 26 32 Total Invested £6.6m

Mess Hall 100 120 200 30 64

TV Lounge 18 30 30 1 16 Asking Price £4.25m

Ward Room 40 60 120 26 32

Meeting Room 8 x x 8 x

Lighthouse (Sea View) 2 10 20 6 x

The Lord Nelson 16 x 40 x x

Pool Room x x 50 x x

Snooker Room x x 50 x x

Lighthouse (Base Level) 20 30 50 12 16

Astro Turf 75 100 150 x x Top Deck Upper Deck 100 100 200 x x

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FLOOR PLANS

At an impressive 99,000 sq. ft. over 4 foors, No Man’s No Man’s Fort offers a ready made venue or huge scope Fort offers a huge amount of space. Containing for conversion. It also comes with the benefit of a 23 ensuite bedrooms, crew quarters, multiple bars and helipad in place and 2 landing stages for visitors by sea.

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Horse Sand is the same size as No Man’s Fort and The fort was purchased in an abandoned state having shares the same compelling history. In preserving its been unoccupied for decades and was unstable original character, Horse Sand presents 100 chambers requiring a painstaking renovation. and living quarters and the original gun carriages and With Spitbank and No Mans Forts providing the perfect armour plated walls. representation of what Horse Sand’s Fort could be, In creating a museum, the fascinating history of the the opportunity to create a truly unique property and site has been preserved and demonstrates the preserve an historic landmark is unmistakable. monumental transformation undertaken on both Spitbank and No Man’s.

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island 18 For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Aside from buyers looking to continue the current hotel and exclusive hire venue use, interest would be welcomed from buyers looking to repurpose the properties for alternative use. For example, but in no way limited to, those seeking to convert a fort to: ...amazing retreats in spectacular locations • Ultra-private residence - • Containment Centre – lock em up and throw privacy and security assured. away the key!

• Corporate Head Office or Training Centre. • Coastal Spa, Yoga Retreat – Health and Fitness centre. • Portfolio Trophy Asset – what better way to impress clients. • Maritime bolthole – quiet and serene just watch the waves. • Recording studios - excellent acoustics. • Holiday home – the ultimate get away, • Boot Camp – what better way to make sure they sea views from every room. Clarenco LLP is owned by Mike Clare, best known as Spitbank Fort and No Man’s Fort were always Mike’s stick to the regime! founder and Executive Chairman of Dreams bed retail ‘favourite’ venues…However, after gradually reducing • Idyllic Venue for A Retreat. • Casino or Exclusive members-only club. empire until it’s sale in 2008. Not quite ready for his portfolio over the last 3 years, Mike has decided the Privacy and security assured. retirement and with the financial markets in chaos, time is right to retire from the hotel industry and part Mike reinvested his money in property and built up with his ‘James Bond dream’ of Spitbank Fort, No Man’s • Isolation centre – control access and ensure purity. a considerable portfolio of Country Manor Estates, Fort and Horse Sand Fort. Executive Homes and some incredible if not rather Due to their secluded yet accessible location, substantial recent investment, considerable square footage and unusual venues, namely a chateau in Anglesey, a closed unparalleled originality, the only limit with these properties is your own imagination… order monastery in Worcestershire, three castles in To out find more about these incredible properties including the interesting history of the fort, Scotland and three Sea Forts in the Solent. He lovingly visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island or contact Martin on 07704 144 793. The Forts are (and at times painstakingly!) restored and converted available to buy individually or as a group. these incredible venues into award-winning hotels.

Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three Each Fort is available to buy individually or as a group of two or three

For more information or to make an enquiry visit www.solentforts.com/own-your-own-unique-private-island 20 For residential enquires contact James Mackenzie on 020 7318 5190 or [email protected] 21 For commercial enquires contact Paul Barrasford on 020 7344 6963 or [email protected] For Residential Enquiries please contact:

James Mackenzie - Head of Country Department Direct: 020 7318 5190 | Mobile: 07769 270 699

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