It's a steal! Former police station complete with its own courtroom and cells is expected to be sold at auction for £550,000
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.'
There's time for relaxing at this jail, with a smart snooker table illuminated by a state-of-the-art overhead lighting system
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 beating heart of Somerset law did not want for kitchen space either, with a handy food prep area featuring a hob and a fridge
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