Land for sale

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Auction Sale - 10/12/2025 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions website

Prime coastal development opportunity - A rarely available fort site of approximately 0.512 ha (1.27 acres) Planning permission granted for a 3 storey block of 25 flats (8 x 2 beds & 17 x 3 bed) Occupying a prime position in Totland Bay, with picturesque views towards Hurst Castle and the Solent. 

Description

Site B, Fort Warden, Fort Warden Road, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight PO39 0DA

A rare opportunity to acquire a landmark coastal development site with significant sea-view potential. The site benefits from planning consent (as above) and occupies a prominent position in Totland, proximate to Colwell Bay beach (overlooking the famous The HUT restaurant). Development scope and location make the site suitable for owner-occupation, investment or holiday accommodation. The purchaser should note that the site includes vestiges of the former fort structure incorporated into the existing designs

Location

The site is situated in prime position with views towards Hurst Castle and the Solent, positioned in an area that has undergone

considerable residential transformation in recent years.

The planning history at these locations, demonstrates the well-established principle of residential development in this part of Totland.  

Both sites are situated within the developing urban form of Totland Bay, benefiting from proximity to local amenities including retail facilities, healthcare services, and educational establishments.

The beachfront at Colwell Bay is approximately 400 meters from the sites, enhancing their appeal for residential development and contributing to their sustainability credentials. 

Established residential location with ongoing investment and development in the surrounding area.

Convenient access to local amenities, including shops, schools, healthcare services, and leisure facilities.

Transport

The area benefits from good connectivity to the wider Isle of Wight road network, with public transport links within 250 meters of the sites, including regular bus services to Newport and Yarmouth. Good access to the wider Isle of Wight road network, offering good connectivity across the island.

Planning

Planning permission granted as part of the approved Fort Warden redevelopment masterplan (Ref  P/00429/98) for a three-storey block of 25 flats (8 × 2-bed, 17 × 3-bed).