Yahoo News 160-year-old Welsh fortress on the market for £190,000
An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a Napoleonic Fortress has just arisen on the side of the Milford Haven Waterway — but it needs some TLC.
The 160-year-old fort, which was used as a secret base for the Americans for Operation Bolero in the D-Day Landings, comprises two main buildings and a scrubland in the middle. With beautiful sea views, the fort once accommodated 250 men, and is made up of guard rooms, wash rooms, soldier housing, coal stores, kitchen, and a pub.
Other highlights include rustic fireplaces, wooden framework in the arched windows, decoration on the washroom walls, a submarine spotting station and caponier (sunken corridor), and inaccessible rooms which are yet to be discovered.
Built in 1863, the fort was abandoned after the Second World War and has remained empty ever since. While nearby Victorian forts have found new uses as activity centres, museums and holiday homes, this one fell into despair. If you're looking for a project that will keep you busy, then this crumbling building is just for you.
"The fort is steeped in history which is evident everywhere, you can see the gun tracks, the fireplaces, the wooden framework in the arched windows, and even the decoration on the washroom walls: this fascinating building has so much to explore," say the agents at West Wales Properties.
Nestled in Milford Haven, the town benefits from many amenities, including the Torch Theatre, a well-equipped leisure centre, shops, boutiques, good schools, cafes and restaurants. It is also home to the largest port in Wales (and the third largest port in the UK), so new owners will find lots to do.
This property is currently on the market for £190,000 with West Wales Properties.
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