A historic fort is being unearthed and transformed into new homes which bring back to life one of Hampshire’s abandoned historical treasures.

Located one mile out to sea from Portsmouth Harbor, UK, the 134 year old Spitbank Fort has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel.

Spitbank Fort was built in the Victorian era to repel a possible invasion by the French navy. New owners have spent £3million turning it into a £350-a-night hotel.

Over the years, Spitbank Fort has taken on a range of uses including a museum and a luxurious hotel. Recently going under the hammer for £1,010,000, the iconic Spitbank Fort has a fantastic ...

Spitbank Fort lighthouse apartment (01329 242077; www.spitbankfort.co.uk) costs £200 per night (no children under 12). Pick-up points are at Gosport and The Hard, Portsmouth.

Spitbank Fort was purchased by entrepreneur Mike Clare back in 2009, who extensively refurbished the 33,000-square-foot, three-story property, including adding a freshwater well.

Spitbank Fort, also known as Spit Sand Fort or Spit Fort, is one of the three sea forts built for the British Military to serve as a defense for the Solent docks, with a 150-year heritage that ...

Spitbank, a historic sea fort off the south coast of England, was bought for more than £1 million - just 24 hours before it was due to go under the auction hammer.

The owners of Spitbank Fort have applied for an extension of planning permission to use the building as a home, saying the cost of running it as a hotel is no longer viable.

Today (June 18), the two forts have been sold off individually following an auction with Savills. No Man’s Fort was sold for £1,120,000 and Spitbank Fort was sold for £1,010,000.