Drake's Island for sale for the first time in a generation

Drake's Island for sale for the first time in a generation

An historic fortress island in the heart of Plymouth Sound is to go on sale this autumn, marketed by international property consultancy JLL.

Drake's Island, named after Sir Francis Drake who set sail from the island in 1577 to circumnavigate the globe, has stood untouched for almost 30 years and has planning permission for a luxury hotel and spa complex.

Standing 600 metres off...