- Thorne Island, a historic fortress off the Welsh coast, has been transformed from a derelict site into a private party island, now listed for sale at £3 million.
- Originally a 19th-century Napoleonic fort, the island was converted into a hotel in 1947 before lying empty and overgrown for 17 years until its purchase in 2017.
- Former software CEO Mike Conner bought the island for £555,000 and spent five years and significant investment on renovations, overcoming challenges like a lack of utilities and difficult terrain.
- The 2.5-acre island now boasts over 8,000 square feet of accommodation, including a helipad, a nightclub, five bedrooms, and is fully off-grid with renewable energy systems.
- Mr Conner envisions the island as a potential tourist attraction or a venue for large-scale events and "unbelievable raves," capable of hosting up to 800 people without disturbing neighbours.
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Abandoned fortress transformed into party island with its own nightclub – and it could be yours
