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Fort Sold for Triple Guide Price!
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 19th-century military sea fort sold for £121,000.
- The sale price was 142% above the initial estimate.
- Fort Darnet is a scheduled monument on the River Medway.
A rare 19th-century military sea fort, Fort Darnet, situated on the River Medway near Hoo in Kent, has achieved a remarkable sale price of £121,000. This figure far surpassed its initial guide price of £50,000, representing an increase of 142%. The sale underscores a strong and growing market for historic properties.
Originally built between 1870 and 1872, Fort Darnet was designed to defend the river and accommodate a garrison of 100 men. Although decommissioned before World War One, it served as an observation post during World War Two. The fort remains in fair condition, despite some flooding issues.
The island fort, accessible only by boat, was a popular leisure spot until the 1980s. Its acquisition by a new custodian ensures the future preservation of this unique scheduled monument, marking a fantastic outcome for all parties involved.
