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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
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kirkham Estate visited by queen and Winston Churchill for sale
A historical estate complete with the remains of a medieval priory, which was once visited by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill, has gone on sale for £ on the edge of the Howardian Hills between the North York Moors and York, the Kirkham Estate is on the market for the first time in more than a estate includes the Grade II listed country house Kirkham Hall and the remains of an Augustinian priory at Kirkham Coleman, from estate agents GSC Grays, said they had also discovered a secret room hidden behind a bookcase. The estate, which was once under the guardianship of The Brotherton Family, was inherited by Anne Henson, who owned it up until her death in that, its history saw Kirkham Abbey being used by the military for testing equipment in preparation for the D-Day landings in jeeps and other military vehicles were put through their paces at the priory and on the banks of the nearby River March that year, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth visited the priory to inspect troops and watch military after, the then Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid a visit to the top-secret base to witness preparations. Mr Coleman said it was Mrs Henson's wish for the estate, which also included a farming enterprise of about 845 acres, more than 215 acres of managed woodland and 11 cottages, be sold as a whole."She wanted someone who could afford to live there and love it as she did," he said."The whole place gives you a feeling of glamour and splendour, which you would normally see in a much bigger house like Castle Howard."Walking around the hall, Mrs Henson's "quirky and interesting" character still left a strong impression, Mr Coleman the basement area, which was once the staff quarters, drawings on the walls give a snapshot into the informal parties Mrs Henson would hold. Mr Coleman said: "I only met her briefly, sadly at the end of her life, but she was a great character who loved to entertain."There's a wonderful room downstairs, which turned out to be an informal party room with drawings on the wall of caricatures of the great and the good coming here to party over the last 40 or 50 years."Elsewhere, in the library room, a close-up inspection of one bookcase reveals a secret door that leads to another Coleman explained: "In the olden days, a lot of castles had secret areas where the laird or owner of the house could listen in on conversations and you could still hear what was going on." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
