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Sandown Squatters Claim 'Rights' On Derelict Ocean Hotel

A group of squatters are claiming rights on the abandoned Ocean Hotel in Sandown - and even posted a legal notice outside the building.

A group of people - understood to be known as the 'The Nutters Productions, Historical Preservation Society Branch' say they want to preserve the site on Sandown seafront.

They have set up camp in The King's Head section of the former hotel.

The eyesore has been left in a severely, derelict state since it was bought by Carlauren.

The group, thought to include filmmaker Arron Swaffar, said:

“We want to preserve the history of The Ocean Hotel and attempt to clean up the shocking mess that has been left on the site.

No visible restoration work has been done to the property since it was sold to Carlauren. The likelihood now is that ‘The Ocean’ could be left to decay for years to come before anything is done.

“Without the millions of pounds to invest ourselves, we decided this is how we can best attempt to save this beautiful and historical building.”

A 'legal notice' has also been placed outside the property.

(Facebook: Sandown Hub. Ocean Hotel  'legal notice')

The group have also made reference to the building's staircase which is claimed to have been used by historic visitors, such as Charles Darwin and Lewis Carroll.

(Facebook: Sandown Hub)

Isle of Wight Radio has approached the Isle of Wight Council for comment.

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