A Grade II-listed former lifeboat station has gone on the market for the first time in decades – and it’s certainly worth pushing the boat out for.
The aptly named Old Lifeboat Station in Mumbles, Swansea, is a landmark among locals and can only be accessed on foot by a 740ft-long pier.
The red-roofed property sits on a slope at the end of the pier, high above the waves below, offering sea views from every window.
It can only be accessed via the historic walkway, built in 1898 – or by boat from the promenade in Mumbles.
The property was built in 1934 with its pitched roof and T-shaped windows before closing its doors seven years ago.
Buyers can now snap it up and transform it into a dream coastal home. There is no set price but Savills, which is managing the sale, said a similar unique offering recently went for above the asking price of £170,000.
The building measures 1,643 square feet and features a bright red roof and window frames so it can be spotted by passing ships.
The aptly named Old Lifeboat Station (pictured) in Mumbles, Swansea, is a landmark among locals and can only be accessed by a 740ft-long pier.
It can only be accessed on foot along the historic walkway, built in 1898 – or by boat from the promenade in Mumbles (Pictured: Inside boathouse)
The red-roofed property, pictured in an aerial shot, sits on a slope at the end of the pier, high above the waves below, offering sea views from every window
The property was built in 1934 with its pitched roof and T-shaped windows before closing its doors seven years ago
The building measures 1,643 square feet and features a bright red roof and window frames so it can be spotted by passing ships
It was previously granted planning to be turned into a restaurant – but is now up for sale to be used for residential purposes only.
Abbey Bennett, of Savills, said: ‘It is a real pleasure to bring such a rare opportunity to the market.
‘Grade II listed for its unique character and heritage and occupying an absolutely spectacular location.
‘It is being sold for residential use only and, as such, could become a fantastic ‘grand design’ home, or a distinctive holiday let investment.
‘And with the current owners committed to investing £18million in the regeneration of the wider Mumbles Pier over the coming years, it is a proposition that we expect to generate huge interest.
‘One-off character properties are fascinating to market. Earlier this year we marketed a historic former park lodge for sale, a three-floor Gothic-style building was unique in that it was actually built into the park walls.
The old boathouse (pictured) was previously granted planning to be turned into a restaurant – but is now up for sale to be used for residential purposes only
Abbey Bennett, of Savills, said it could become a fantastic ‘grand design’ home, or a ‘distinctive holiday let investment’
The Mumbles Pier was built in 1898 and also has Grade II-listing. It would make for a most unusual home
Sellers hope prospective buyers will bring the landmark ‘back to life’, it is accessible via walkway from the pier or by boat
Savills, which is managing the sale, described the property (pictured in aerial shot), as a ‘jewel in the ocean’
‘And despite the park lodge being vacant for a number of years, it attracted a lot of attention and a sale was agreed above the guide price of £170,000.
‘We anticipate that the Old Lifeboat Station might attract a similar audience to the park lodge – those seeking a truly unique opportunity, and are committed to bringing this jewel in the ocean back to life.’
The Mumbles Pier was built in 1898 and also has Grade II-listing.