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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
£1.5 million East Cowes fort dating back to late 1700s up for sale
A Grade II listed Isle of Wight fort dating back to the late 1700s is up for sale. Fort Norris, on Millfield Avenue in East Cowes, is on the market through agents Susan Payne Property with a guide price of £1,500,000. The house, which is brimming with historical character and original features, is tucked away in a private location accessible via a secluded lane. The property, which once served as a gate lodge to Norris Castle, was designed by architect James Wyatt and is said to have welcomed a young Princess Victoria. Read more: Stunning Victorian Isle of Wight property with home cinema and pool for sale 17th century Gatcombe farmhouse with 15 acres of land for sale (Image: Susan Payne Property) (Image: Susan Payne Property) The grand entrance vestibule and richly panelled sitting room adorned with 17th-century woodwork reflect the property's rich history. The turret's spiral staircase leads to an observation platform, previously used for semaphore communications, offering sweeping views over the Solent. The property is set within three-quarters of an acre of well-established grounds, surrounded by a stone wall. (Image: Susan Payne Property) (Image: Susan Payne Property) The house comprises of an entrance vestibule, hall, large living room, and a dining room which doubles as a study. The ground floor also houses a large primary bedroom with sunroom and ensuite cloakroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The upper floors are accessed via a winding staircase, with a bedroom on each. (Image: Susan Payne Property) (Image: Susan Payne Property) The property also boasts a self-contained guest suite with an ensuite and separate entrance. The grounds are a blend of stone terraces, lawns, and mature planting, creating a variety of outdoor seating and dining areas. The property also features a large garage/workshop, summerhouse, and an assortment of sheds. (Image: Susan Payne Property) (Image: Susan Payne Property) The garage, equipped with twin double-doors, fitted workbenches, and storage space, also benefits from power and lighting. The rear grounds, enclosed by a wall, are richly planted with mature perennials and specimen shrubs. Lawns combine with stone pathways and terraces to create a variety of outdoor seating and dining areas, ideal for alfresco living. A timber summerhouse adds versatility for storage or garden leisure use, and an assortment of sheds provide further useful storage options. A historic water well is also located in the grounds.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
New fire station planned for East Cowes after old one demolished
Plans have been lodged for a new fire station on the Isle of Wight after the previous one was demolished due to structural Cowes has been without a fire station since May 2024 when it was forced to close due to safety for the site in York Avenue, lodged with Isle of Wight Council, also include a new fleet maintenance Cowes councillor Karl Love described the plans as a "victory for safety in the making". Mr Love said: "East Cowes simply cannot be without a fire and rescue station, given our strategic location on a peninsula and with heavy engineering, shipbuilding and an important Island transportation gateway. "We also have an active power station, a large residential population and marinas." Mr Love thanked the crew of East Cowes station for "staying strong, unified and loyal to their community"."It would have been so easy for them to walk away from the service and that would have made it so much harder to campaign to keep this station open," he said.A design and access statement prepared by Boyle and Summers on behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: "Maintaining an operational fire station in East Cowes is essential, as it provides critical fire coverage to the northeast of the Isle of Wight, an area with significant marine, industrial and heritage risks."The nearest alternative stations - Newport, Ryde and Cowes - are over 15 minutes away, exceeding HIWFRS's target response time of eight minutes."The statement said the station was demolished because it was "structurally unsafe, beyond economic repair, and contained asbestos", adding that the Fleet Maintenance Centre at Newport Fire Station had also "reached the end of its economic life". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
