The fort was decommissioned in 1956 and will need refurbishment from the new owner.

Bull Sand Fort is a Grade II listed sea fort that was constructed between 1915–1919, during World War I, and then later used in World War II.

It’s located in the Humber Estuary across the inlet from Hull, a city in the northeast part of England.

The bidding will start at £50,000, equivalent to a little less than $60,000 and pretty affordable for a property with so much history attached.

The fort is equipped with an artesian well to supply fresh water.

The fort is reinforced with concrete and 12 inches of armor designed to withstand heavy gunfire from naval units.

Inside, the structure has 3 floors: a basement below sea level and 2 central floors at observation level.

The fort is large enough to hold 200 people.

The fort is located 1.8 miles from the end of Spurn, a tidal island, and about 3 miles from the mainland.

The property is only accessible via private boat or helicopter.

World War II

During World War II, Bull Sand Fort, in addition to the smaller fort Haile Sand Fort, guarded the mouth of the Humber and, by extension, the rest of Northern England.

According to the listing, the floating burg was armed with two six-inch guns and two six-pounder guns.

The military also installed a steel mesh net stretched between both forts to prevent submarine attacks.

Externally, Bull Sand Fort includes a deck and jetty.

Who Will Buy It?

The auction will be held through Savills Auctions.

The buyer should be someone with a very extensive imagination, who may have a unique project in mind.

Suggestions for future uses have included a high-end hotel, restaurant, Airbnb, grand design style personal dwelling, retreat, and a tourist attraction,” said Steven Morish, an auction negotiator at Savills, said in a statement.

“This is an exciting and unique lot…”

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