From
£1,100,000
Land for saleFort Warden Road, Totland Bay PO39
- Auction
Savills - National Auctions
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About this property
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).
Design: Three-storey apartment buildings designed by Michael Phelps & Partners, each with spacious sea-facing layouts and private terraces.
Infrastructure: Access road, services and landscaped grounds already established during earlier development phases.
Site area approx. 0.701 ha (1.73 acres) with sea views across the Solent and direct access via a sea-path.
Setting: Elevated position with panoramic sea views, adjacent to the historic Fort Warden site and the Island’s scenic coastal path network.
Located in a sought-after residential/holiday area, with established precedent for residential development and strong investment momentum.
Freehold tenure. Potential alternative redevelopment for houses or holiday apartments (subject to requisite consents) – offers flexibility.
Strapline
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 site of approx. 0.701 ha (1.73 acres) with views of the Solent in Totland Bay. Planning permission granted for a 3 storey block of 25 flats (8 x 2 beds & 17 x 3 bed).
Description
Site A, 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 and direct access to the foreshore. 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).
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