The home to the largest collection of maritime and shipwreck artefacts on public display in the UK is now on the market for nearly £2 million.
The award-winning Shipwreck Museum which boats more than 7,000 artefacts from renowned maritime disasters such as the Mary Rose, Titanic, Lusitania, and Royal Charter is a cornerstone of Charlestown's maritime heritage.
Established nearly 50 years ago, the museum offers an immersive journey through centuries of maritime history. Visitors can explore displays covering the Royal Yacht Britannia, Admiral Nelson, and HMS Victory, alongside the current exhibition "The Legacy of Shackleton," co-produced with the Royal Geographic Society.
The site also boasts an impressive bar and restaurant with 100 covers, a balcony and outdoor trading area, a retail shop, and an ice cream café takeaway. The extensive decked area overlooks the historic Charlestown Harbour, offering stunning views and a unique viewing platform (leased).
The freehold of the Shipwreck Museum/The Merchants of Charlestown is now available for £1,950,000 through SBC Property.
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum/The Merchants of Charlestown is part of a group of companies in Cornwall owned by Smit Associates that also includes the Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey, and Gillyflower Farm at Lostwithiel.
Smit Associates have released a statement which explains why they have decided to put this iconic site up for sale. They said: “The museum was established nearly 50 years ago, and we are proud to have been owners and custodians of it and its important maritime collections since 2015.
“We have decided to offer the business for sale as part of a consolidation around the land-based activities of Smit Associates Ltd, including The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
“The Shipwreck Museum/The Merchants of Charlestown currently employs four people full-time and we hope that these jobs will be preserved when a sale progresses. In the meantime, the museum and the Rebellion restaurant remain fully open, and we are continuing to welcome visitors.”
However, the owners state that if they are unable to sell the business in its entirety, they have a further contingency plan which will see the collection go to auction in November with the building sold separately.
The freehold of the Shipwreck Museum/The Merchants of Charlestown is available for £1,950,000.
For further information, please contact SBC Property by calling 01872 277397 or via email at enq@sbcproperty.com.
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