Spitbank Sold Ahead Of Auction
Nov 3rd, 2009 | By Vincent Woods | Isle of Wight News From The Island Pulse
Spitbank Fort which was set for auction this week, was sold today for more than £1 million - just 24 hours before it was due to go under the hammer.
Spitbank is the smaller of the sea forts visible from The Isle of Wight and is the closest to the mainland. This relatively short distance is a huge advantage in that the fort enjoys splendid isolation, but is close enough to shore as to be a manageable journey for most wishing to visit.
Spitbank Fort opened in the mid 1980’s as a museum; a use which continues in part, but which has also been built upon as the fort is also used nowadays as a popular and sought after location for parties of all types and as an unusual venue for business meetings and conferences. The fort also opens on Sunday’s from April-September for Sunday lunch and visits by the general public. Spitbank Fort has its own website www.spitbankfort.co.uk, which includes more stunning images and a virtual tour facility.
The 50-room property was sold by entrepreneurs Neale Brickwood, Paul Holland and Ian Price who bought it for an undisclosed sum in July 2005.
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