The small tower visible on the rocks off Hanover Point is an artillery range marker built by the Army.

The current owners have completed their own accommodation in the main building and carried out landscaping improvements in the grounds to recover the original setting of the property.

By 2000 the roof and floors had been removed at some time in the past (possible for sale of the timber) and all that was left was the brick walls.

When the ivy that had grown rampantly over the walls was removed, the render to the external brickwork was found to be in good condition, along with the structural brick work.

In 2014 renovation of the Caponier building began by stabilising the brick work, and installing a new insulated flat roof and a new first floor.

Works continued on and off until 2017 when the period timber sash windows and shutters were installed - making the building weather proof for the first time in over 40 years.

Every effort has been made to retain the authentic history of the Caponier building despite modern fixtures and fittings.