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Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- For Sale by Online Auction
- Auction Date : 28 July 2022
- Lot Number : 59
- Victorian Fort Overlooking The Solent With Planning For Residential Conversion
- Other
- Freehold
- *Guide Price : £1,500,000 Plus Fees
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Work on the construction of Fort Gilkicker commenced in 1863 and took eight years to complete, with the finished fort providing a semi-circular firing arc from 22 gun placements, over the eastern end of Stokes Bay, Gosport. This was to augment the other forts and defences constructed in the area by order of the then Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston and known as the Palmerston Forts.
Before the First World War, the original firing positions were blocked up and the outer walls were further strengthened with substantial earthwork embankments, which will now be removed as part of the exciting plans for the Fort to be re-developed. Each of the original 22 gun placements will again be opened up to provide light and views for each of the 22 new three-storey houses which will be created, with stunning views over the Solent. The barrack block at the rear will provide a further four luxury apartments, making a total of 26 residential dwellings.
The current owners previously obtained the required consents from stakeholders including Gosport Borough Council, Historic England, Natural England and Stokes Bay Golf Course, with the Freehold Titles including the access road across the adjacent Stokes Bay Golf Course.
A Project Pack, to include previous estimates for the works required to complete the project and reports on proposed re-sale values for the finished homes will be included in the legal documentation, available to download from the Clive Emson website.
Auctioneer’s Note
Fort Gilkicker has not been in use for many years and as a result contains trip hazards, does not have hand rails etc. Viewers are advised to proceed with due care and to dress appropriately, particularly in respect of their footwear.
Planning
Planning Consent was originally granted by the Secretary of State, following application to Gosport Borough Council under ref: K.9316/7, dated 17th August 2010, for Restoration of Grade II Listed Building and Scheduled Ancient Monument and Conversion to 26 Dwellings, Residents Stores and Interpretation Room, subject to conditions.
A copy of the Planning Consent, accompanying documents together with further subsequent correspondence and applications in respect of the site, including extensions to the planning consent and discharge of conditions under reference; Ref. No: 13/00312/EXT and Ref. No: 16/00444/VOC, may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website: gosport.gov.uk. [use Contact Agent Button].
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Important:
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.
Please note, following the Governments advice, lots are now being offered via our online platform. To register for our online auction please go to our online auction page . For further information please go to cliveemson.co.uk or call us on[use Contact Agent Button].
Price Information
*Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at , or contact us on[use Contact Agent Button], in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
*An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer. All buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if they are successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion in line with any property transaction, whether it is by auction or private treaty. If, as a buyer, you are in doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. For more information on fees please go to
Before the First World War, the original firing positions were blocked up and the outer walls were further strengthened with substantial earthwork embankments, which will now be removed as part of the exciting plans for the Fort to be re-developed. Each of the original 22 gun placements will again be opened up to provide light and views for each of the 22 new three-storey houses which will be created, with stunning views over the Solent. The barrack block at the rear will provide a further four luxury apartments, making a total of 26 residential dwellings.
The current owners previously obtained the required consents from stakeholders including Gosport Borough Council, Historic England, Natural England and Stokes Bay Golf Course, with the Freehold Titles including the access road across the adjacent Stokes Bay Golf Course.
A Project Pack, to include previous estimates for the works required to complete the project and reports on proposed re-sale values for the finished homes will be included in the legal documentation, available to download from the Clive Emson website.
Auctioneer’s Note
Fort Gilkicker has not been in use for many years and as a result contains trip hazards, does not have hand rails etc. Viewers are advised to proceed with due care and to dress appropriately, particularly in respect of their footwear.
Planning
Planning Consent was originally granted by the Secretary of State, following application to Gosport Borough Council under ref: K.9316/7, dated 17th August 2010, for Restoration of Grade II Listed Building and Scheduled Ancient Monument and Conversion to 26 Dwellings, Residents Stores and Interpretation Room, subject to conditions.
A copy of the Planning Consent, accompanying documents together with further subsequent correspondence and applications in respect of the site, including extensions to the planning consent and discharge of conditions under reference; Ref. No: 13/00312/EXT and Ref. No: 16/00444/VOC, may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website: gosport.gov.uk. [use Contact Agent Button].
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Important:
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.
Please note, following the Governments advice, lots are now being offered via our online platform. To register for our online auction please go to our online auction page . For further information please go to cliveemson.co.uk or call us on[use Contact Agent Button].
Price Information
*Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at , or contact us on[use Contact Agent Button], in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
*An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer. All buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if they are successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion in line with any property transaction, whether it is by auction or private treaty. If, as a buyer, you are in doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. For more information on fees please go to
About this agent
Clive Emson Land & Property Auctioneers - Maidstone
Rocky Hill, London Road
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 8PY
01622 279788Clive Emson Auctioneers was founded in 1989 to supply a high profile auctioneering facility to corporate and independent estate agents, private clients and statutory bodies. Our success is due to, and remains, attributable to a firm commitment to quality and service distinguished by both our Investors in People and ISO accreditations. The concept of the Company is to provide a specialist land and property auctioneering service and, therefore, does not compete with the traditional estate agency, mortgage broking, insurance or any other aspect of the property world. All properties upon which we are instructed are offered for sale in the auction catalogue. The 20-25,000 full colour catalogues produced for each of our auctions are available either by post or through a network of over 850 estate agency outlets throughout Southern England. Our marketing is supported by more estate agency offices than any other auctioneers practice. In addition lot details, catalogue downloads, viewings and legal documentation are available through this website.