The sprawling Victorian-era Grade II*-listed fort where Dad’s Army star Arthur Lowe once served and was nearly killed before his acting career began is on the market for £500,000. increase.
On 4.5 acres of land, the 20-sided Old Defensive Barracks at Pembroke Docks in Defed, Wales was once home to actor Lowe, who played Captain Mainwaring on the hit show from 1968 to 1977.
He once said that the most dangerous time during World War II was when German bombers attacked Pembroke Docks, and one bomb landed almost next to the fort’s billet. said.
But the docks are now abandoned and unloved, allowing real estate enthusiasts to buy one-bedroom apartments for the same price in some of London’s most expensive areas.
Set in the heart of the Welsh countryside, this beautiful hotel is over 150 years old.
Huge property sells for the same price as a one-bedroom flat in central London and could be converted as a hotel or private property
The 20-sided Old Defensive Barracks in Pembroke Docks, Dyfed, Wales was once home to actor Arthur Lowe, who played Captain Mainwaring in Dad’s Army.
A one-bathroom flat in Bloomsbury, West London is £575,000, Hackney, East London is £500,000, and a modest bed is £565,000 in Islington, North London.
But the incredible fort’s internal area is a whopping 47,797 square meters, with about 4.47 acres of grassy green space surrounding barracks, magazines, and artillery batteries.
Its buildings are up to four storeys high and are made of stone, brick, wood and steel with slate roofs.
The barracks were built between 1841 and 1846 to house the British Marines and were the home of the RAF for 30 years.
It is believed to be the last vestigial fortress built across Europe.
The photo shows what appears to be a front entrance on a bridge with planked doors and warning signs.
The Victorian brick building is studded with overgrown plants, weeds, and vines, giving the massive building an apocalyptic feel.
The entrance has a splendid frontage, and a beautiful clock is set in the stone.
The incredible fort has an interior area of a whopping 47,797 square meters, with approximately 4.47 acres of lawn greenery surrounding the barracks
As well as the main fort, there are also outhouses and magazines throughout the approximately 4.5 acres of land.
The historic fort is in the heart of picturesque Pembrokeshire, Wales, surrounded by countryside.
With breathtaking ocean views, the previous owner negotiated permission to convert the historic building into a hotel in the 80’s
Inside the parade square, you can see the neat barracks, built of brick, wood and steel and covered with slate, in a rather gray shade.
The building also has an underground area, cast iron rails, and the Prince of Wales’ wings and VR coat of arms.
The landmark Chelsea development, which claims to be ‘Europe’s greenest’ and has a house on the market for £53 million, is home to the UK’s largest electricity user.
There is a well-stocked parade ground and underground area as well as a gatehouse and main fort.
There is even evidence of an attempt to hide weapons during the attack, and ammunition was actually stored in the “Beauty Salon” storeroom.
Breathtaking aerial photographs show the fort’s true size, and the interior features white-painted walls and large windows that flood many rooms with natural light.
With breathtaking ocean views, the previous owner negotiated permission to convert the historic building into a hotel in the 80’s.
However, potential buyers should be prepared for significant work on the building before it becomes habitable.
Due to the historical and national importance of the defensible barracks, they have been given the status of a designated ancient site. It has been home to thousands of military members over the years, perhaps the most famous being Arthur Rowe.
After working in an aircraft factory in his twenties, Lowe enlisted in the British Army on the eve of World War II.
The interior of the barracks has been largely stripped of all furniture and fixtures, leaving it a blank slate for the renovators.
Original features such as hand-painted signage are scattered throughout the barracks
During World War I, the fort was the Royal Artillery Siege Training School and during World War II it served as the headquarters of Milford Haven.
Despite the building’s age, it has hundreds of large windows and is brightly lit with natural light.
During the war, he served in the Middle East with the Duchess of Lancaster and began attending shows put on for the military, which seems to have ignited his appetite for action.
He left the Army at the end of the war serving as a radar technician with the rank of Sergeant.
Before being cast as Captain Mainwaring, he appeared in shows such as Coronation Street and The Avengers (1967).
The listing description states: “The barracks and related buildings, whether hotels or private residences, are full of character and detail with layouts suitable for renovation and conversion into residential properties.
‘Famous residents of the barracks include Gordon of Khartoum, who was later deployed to join the fighting in Crimea, and Arthur Lowe, who played Captain Mainwaring in his dad’s army!
During World War I, the fort was the Royal Artillery Siege Training School and during World War II it was used as the headquarters of Milford Haven.
“The whole region has obvious ties to World War II, with various military posts and RAF bases located throughout Pembrokeshire.
“For 30 years, the RAF was based at Pembroke Docks. When it was home to the Sunderland Flying Boats in 1943, it was the world’s largest flying boat operating base.
The barracks themselves have housed a variety of well-known regiments since its completion in 1846, from the Royal Marines and Pembrokeshire Artillery to the 24th Infantry Regiment (South Wales Border Guard).
“The defensible barracks are of historical and national importance and are therefore designated as a designated ancient monument.”
