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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

Island from where Sir Francis Drake set sail could be yours for £2m

Francis Drake
  • Plymouth’s historic Drake’s Island has been put up for sale with offers invited in excess of £2 million.
  • The 6.4-acre military island features planning permission for a 43-bed hotel conversion and over 30,000 sqft of historic buildings.
  • Estate agent Carter Jonas is selling the site on behalf of receivers for Plymouth Sound Properties Ltd, which bought it for £6 million in 2019.
  • The island possesses a rich maritime history, having served as the starting point for Sir Francis Drake’s voyage to circumnavigate the globe in 1577, as well as voyages by Captain Cook and Charles Darwin.
  • Prior to its sale, the landmark generated £590,000 in gross income in 2023 through guided tours, filming, and events.

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