There are many things that you might expect to bid for at auction, from household items and antiques to cheap, run down properties. But one thing buyers don't often come across is a sea fort for sale in the middle of an estuary.
Last week a historic sea fortress, constructed during World War I and used in World War II, went up for sale. Originally listed on Rightmove as a 'detached house' with a guide price of £50,000, the unique property in the Humber Estuary was set to go to auction on July 19.
And now estate agents Savills has confirmed that the quirky construction was sold under the hammer for a whopping £490,000. Although it is not known who the brave buyer is, or their intended use for the fort, the bidder certainly has their work cut out.
