Crime drama lovers can pick up a steal by snapping up a former police station expected to sell at auction for £550,000.
The quirky property in Minehead, Somerset boasts its own courtroom, as well as cells once occupied by criminals of years gone by.
And potential buyers will be able to lock in a good deal when the space, which features 20 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 10 living rooms, goes under the hammer on July 23.
Future owners will have licence to make the station slightly more comfortable than it was in its heyday, putting the 17,380 sq ft building, not to mention the 0.84 acre grounds, to good use.
It is described by auctioneers Hollis Morgan as having ‘scope for a wide range of residential or commercial development opportunities’.
Auctioneer Andrew Morgan said: ‘Hello, Hello, Hello, what have we here? This now somewhat stylised quote from past policeman may actually be very applicable to this gargantuan former police station and magistrates court in Minehead.’
A former police station in Minehead, Somerset is going up for auction next month with a guide price of £550,000
The property comes complete with now defunct prison cells, marked out by blue barred doors once rattled by criminals of days gone by
It also boasts a courthouse with some slick wooden docks, perfect for fanatics of true crime dramas
There’s time for relaxing at this jail, with a smart snooker table illuminated by a state-of-the-art overhead lighting system
A previous designer tried to liven up one of the living space, painting it in bold cerise. The room also has a warming fireplace
The former police station is decked out with 10 bathrooms, all in a row and decked out in white and blue tiles
The cells only have basic furnishings, with a firm-looking plank for a bed and a small grate window, but future owners can do what they like with the space
The 20 ‘bedrooms’ also have small silver toilets in the corner and are illuminated by strong white light
A courtroom, previously the site of bitter arguments, can be converted into a rather unique space
The future home also includes another large area covered in blue carpet and windows with blue curtains
Another wing of the former station offers pleasant views of the nearby undergrowth and has cream painted walls
A reception area with brown tiles and a wooden desk can be used to greet guests on arrival
In the past, a wooden window would have signalled the start of a criminal’s stay at the station in Somerset
Bathrooms boast several sinks as well as a urinal and a cubicle. These rooms are also decorated in white and brown
A large plant room, previously used to support dozens of inmates and officers, lies within the 17,380 sq ft building
The beating heart of Somerset law did not want for kitchen space either, with a handy food prep area featuring a hob and a fridge
The large building lies at the end of a driveway and has a grassy lawn in front of it. It goes under the hammer on July 23
Other parts of the former police station boast sand-coloured brick and there are plenty of windows to let the line in
The property pictured from above with a wide view of the surrounding houses and streets
