A former Ministry of Defence battery which was used to defend the British coast from invasions has gone on sale for £2.6m.
Steyne Wood Battery in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, was constructed between 1889-1894 with the aim of offering a defensive place on the jap shoreline.
Its function was to guard the world by stopping ships mendacity off Sandown and bombarding the Royal Navy Fleet in Portsmouth Harbour.
All of the bomb proof shelters, ammunition shops, gun positions and defensive construction stay intact within the 13,724 sq. toes of grounds.
The most important six-bedroom interval dwelling sits on the centre of the grounds subsequent to a three-bedroom annex – simply metres away from a pool and tennis court docket.
Steyne Wood Battery in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, was constructed between 1889-1894 with the aim of offering a defensive place on the jap shoreline
Its function was to guard the world by stopping ships mendacity off Sandown and bombarding the Royal Navy Fleet in Portsmouth Harbour. Pictured: A big swimming pool on the grounds
All of the bomb proof shelters, ammunition shops, gun positions and defensive construction stay intact within the 13,724 sq. toes of grounds. Pictured: A spacious rest room within the manor
The most important six-bedroom interval dwelling sits on the centre of the grounds subsequent to a three-bedroom annex – simply metres away from a pool and tennis court docket. Pictured: A big kitchen and front room space with floor-to-ceiling home windows to let daylight in
Estate agent Spence Willard listed the property available on the market on Wednesday (3 AUG) with a information worth of £2.6million. Pictured: The dwelling’s kitchen space in the principle home
Pictured: The battery the place excessive angle weapons had been mounted. The dwelling and its grounds function many unique options from the property constructed within the Nineties
Several different buildings are included within the sale together with the unique Guards House, Forge and a ship testing facility.
A separate two-bedroom constructing, referred to as Shell Cottage, was the unique ammunition retailer and is located amongst the fascinating gun emplacements.
Aerial pictures present the total scale of the battery surrounded by woodland.
Estate agent Spence Willard listed the property available on the market on Wednesday (3 AUG) with a information worth of £2.6m.
They mentioned: ‘The Battery was purchased from the MOD by Sir John Thornycroft in 1909 and has remained in the identical household as a personal residence ever since offering a beautiful dwelling for generations, pals and as a venue for events and weddings, in addition to anybody with a eager curiosity in British army or wartime historical past.
‘A flexible association centred round a shocking indifferent home, three of the unique buildings within the grounds (The Guard House, Forge and Shell Cottage) present self-contained cottages and can be ideally used as ancillary or vacation let lodging.
‘The home itself advantages from an adjoining three-bedroom annexe, a swimming pool, garden tennis court docket and a few gorgeous woodland walks past the long-lasting earthwork bund line round the home.
An property agent spokesman mentioned: ‘The Battery was purchased from the MOD by Sir John Thornycroft in 1909 and has remained in the identical household as a personal residence ever since offering a beautiful dwelling for generations, pals and as a venue for events and weddings, in addition to anybody with a eager curiosity in British army or wartime historical past’
Several different buildings are included within the sale together with the unique Guards House, Forge and a ship testing facility. Pictured: One of the bomb shelters featured on the property
They added: ‘A flexible association centred round a shocking indifferent home, three of the unique buildings within the grounds (The Guard House, Forge and Shell Cottage) present self-contained cottages and can be ideally used as ancillary or vacation let lodging’
The battery is classed as a scheduled monument which locations state safety on the property. Pictured: Shell Cottage on the grounds
Pictured: The exterior of the Guard House on the property the place guards would have been stationed when the property was used as a battery
Pictured: A bed room in the principle home with sloped ceilings and wood beams within the centre of the room
Pictured is the sitting room within the guard home which boasts a hearth and enormous home windows to let in a number of daylight
‘This fascinating and various property positioned on the western fringe of the favored coastal village of Bembridge additionally lies in shut proximity to Culver Down and an space of excellent pure magnificence, along with Bembridge airport and the attractive seashore at Whitecliff Bay.
‘The grounds prolong to roughly 18 acres and of specific notice, the Listed (Grade II) boat testing facility that was constructed by Sir John Thornycroft, who based the ship constructing firm Thornycroft & Co right here in Bembridge.’
The battery is classed as a scheduled monument which locations state safety on the property.
It is among the many Palmerston Forts constructed on the island to guard it in response to a perceived risk of French invasion.
Steyne Wood Battery had the shortest lively service of any battery or fortification on the Isle of Wight, and was solely armed and in service for 2 years between 1896-1898.
High angle weapons had been positioned inland in order that they had been hidden from an enemy fleet, who wouldn’t have the ability to counter-attack them.
It was constructed with three gun teams, every of two weapons.
It is among the many Palmerston Forts constructed on the island to guard it in response to a perceived risk of French invasion. Pictured: One of the bomb shelter entrances on website
Aerial shot of Steyne Wood Battery which reveals the swimming pool and in depth grounds for use as gardens
Steyne Wood Battery had the shortest lively service of any battery or fortification on the Isle of Wight, and was solely armed and in service for 2 years between 1896-1898
High angle weapons had been positioned inland in order that they had been hidden from an enemy fleet, who wouldn’t have the ability to counter-attack them. It was constructed with three gun teams, every of two weapons. Pictured: View from Guard House bed room
Pictured: The again space and backyard patio of the principle home, full with eating space and a coated seating house
Pictured: An unique shell retailer which remains to be on website on the grounds
Pictured is ‘the annex’ which additionally sits on the expansive property of Steyne Wood Battery in Bembridge
The property is surrounded by acres of timber which go away the property feeling distant and secluded
Pictured is Forge Cottage – one other smaller residing house on the big property
Defensive rifle trenches had been emphasised the place infantry would have the ability to advance in entrance of the weapons to defend from enemy assault.
The defence was additionally aided by a metal palisade within the entrance whereas rifle trenches protected the rear of the battery.
The battery’s weapons had been saved in intricate underground bombproof cartridge and shell shops between the weapons.
The battery additionally had a guard room, cell and a caretaker’s quarters succesful to be used as prisoner’s quarters.
