A historic waterfront building in Gosport is hitting the market with a price tag of £675,000, and its most visible feature is a tall brick chimney that signals serious masonry character.
The property, Gunboat House on Haslar Road, is being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity for developers or investors. The sales particulars describe a route to one or two luxury residential homes, with planning permission required.
For mason contractors, listings like this are a reminder that brickwork is not just curb appeal, it is scope. A prominent chimney brings real inspection and repair questions into any early budget. Before design work starts, teams should verify the chimney’s condition from top to bottom, including the crown, mortar joints, and any cracking or movement. Roofline flashing and water-shedding details also matter, since they control moisture at one of the most failure-prone intersections on older buildings.
Because the site is waterfront and historic, a careful look at the existing masonry pays off. Document existing brick units, mortar profile, and any previous patchwork so the restoration approach matches the building’s character. If the redevelopment plan includes interior changes, confirm how the chimney and surrounding walls interact with the structure so demolition and new openings do not create avoidable masonry distress.
Gunboat House sits within the wider Haslar site in Gosport, where other buildings are also listed for sale, including the Old Chapel and Royal Gym. The marketing is being handled by Trafalgar Property Consultancy in Gosport.
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