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

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe battery on Drake's Island (Geograph)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. In fullHistoric UK Island up for sale for £2 millionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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