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About Fort Gilkicker
Gilkicker Builders and Deniz Beck Partners present a combined excellence in residential and heritage development schemes.
With a consistent track record in delivering high- quality projects, Gilkicker Builders bring their expertise in modern property development, while Deniz Beck Partners are celebrated for prestigious local conservation projects, including Spitbank Fort and the Hotwalls Studios in Portsmouth.
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Together, they ensure that the transformation of Fort Gilkicker is both sensitive to its historical significance and innovative in its design.
Commissioned by Prime Minister Lord Palmerston in the 19th century, Fort Gilkicker is a remarkable piece of Victorian engineering . Built between 1863 and 1871, it was designed to counter the growing threat of invasion with its 22 gun emplacements in granite-faced casemates. Decommissioned in 1956, the fort remains a Grade II* listed building and scheduled ancient monument. Its architectural significance and historical role in coastal defence make it a truly unique structure, now undergoing a skilful transformation into 26 luxury houses.​​
Unique
History
Fort Gilkicker is undergoing a breathtaking transformation, preserving its rich history while creating modern, luxurious living spaces.
About Fort Gilkicker
Gilkicker Builders and Deniz Beck Partners present a combined excellence in residential and heritage development schemes.
With a consistent track record in delivering high- quality projects, Gilkicker Builders bring their expertise in modern property development, while Deniz Beck Partners are celebrated for prestigious local conservation projects, including Spitbank Fort and the Hotwalls Studios in Portsmouth.
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Together, they ensure that the transformation of Fort Gilkicker is both sensitive to its historical significance and innovative in its design.
Revealing hidden beauty
Witness the meticulous restoration process that uncovers the hidden beauty of this Victorian fort. Each stage of the renovation reveals more of the fort’s architectural grandeur and historical significance, blending contemporary design with original features.
This unique project breathes new life into the fort, celebrating its past while embracing the future. The restoration work is a delicate balance between maintaining the fort’s historical integrity and introducing modern amenities.
Original brickwork, high brick vaults, and granite-faced casemates are carefully preserved and integrated into the new design. The result is a harmonious blend of old and new, where history meets luxury
For more information on the restorative process undertaken by DBP please visit our website.​