A Victorian-era fort located on its own private island in Kent’s River Medway is scheduled to be auctioned next month, with a surprisingly low guide price of just £50,000. The historic structure, once built for military defense , now stands as a unique property opportunity due to its rare setting and distinctive heritage.

Its sale has attracted attention not only because of the fort’s age and character but also because owning an entire island at such a modest price is highly unusual, making it a potentially remarkable purchase for history enthusiasts or investors. Fort Darnet, a 19th-century military installation located on a secluded island near Hoo in Kent’s River Medway, is set to be auctioned by Savills on December 10.

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