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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Former police station in Manchester goes up for sale for £165,000 - but there's a VERY creepy catch
A chilling slice of British history is up for grabs as a 'creepy' former police station is up for sale for £165,000. The historic property dating back to 1887, which was formerly Marple's local police station in Stockport, Manchester, has been listed on Rightmove and is being sold via online auction. Steeped in history and brimming with character, the property, which currently has no electricity supply, benefits from approved planning permission to be transformed into a unique two-bedroom home. While the property has the potential to be a decent restoration project for the right person, it's not for the faint of heart. The disused station still features original cell doors, an interrogation room, barred windows, and questionable stains smeared across the walls. This eerie, timeworn building comes complete with what some believe is 'smeared poo' on the walls and chilling cells that could easily be 'haunted' according to one TikToker. Jack Bushrod, who runs the TikTok account @housinghorrors, found the whole layout 'really creepy'. In a clip, which racked up over 65,000 views, he claimed he has never seen a property 'quite like it'. He said: 'Safe to say I would never want to be locked up in this place. You would never bloody come out here. He went into some detail on what the property looks like, with a 'toilet in the background' and what 'looks like someone's smeared poo on the bloody wall'. However, as Jack went on to say that as you 'manoeuvre through the property, it gets worse and worse'. He added: 'Honestly, it looks bad when it's abandoned. That hasn't been touched in years. And no wonder it's going for just £165,000. 'I don't wanna know what kind of criminals have been inside that house. Honestly, it just feels really creepy, really eerie.' However many rushed to the comments and were impressed with the quirky property. One person said: 'Thing is, if you've got the time & money that could probably be a nice house.' Another added: 'Would make an interesting Airbnb!' However many rushed to the comments and were impressed with the quirky property Someone else said: 'I think its cute i like it, lots of potential for cute cottage vibes.' A fourth added: 'It's deffo haunted.' Despite its rather grim current condition, including stained walls and rusting bars, it offers a rare chance to own a piece of history- if you're willing to look past the creepy décor. The Rightmove listing states: 'The proposed floor plan includes converting the property into a two storey home with an entrance hall, an open-plan living kitchen area, a downstairs WC, and two generously sized bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. 'Externally, the property enjoys a decorative garden that wraps around the front, side, and rear, with the added advantage of off-road parking at the back. 'Proposed layout includes entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/living area, and downstairs WC. Off-road parking space located at the rear.'
BBC News
22-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for out-of-town Crewe police base to be decided
Plans for a new police station on the outskirts of Crewe have been recommended for Police wants to build the new base on land to the west of David Whitby new building would replace the existing town centre police station which no longer met operational requirements and also had issues relating to asbestos and RAAC, the force application was due to be considered this week by Cheshire East's strategic planning board. A report from a council planning officer said Cheshire Police were committed to keeping a presence in Crewe town centre, in the form of a police hub to enable public access to the service. 'Better access' It said details still needed to be finalised and suitable premises secured before the existing police station was relation to the planning application, council officers said it was "disappointing" an active travel route would be added parking requirements of more than 200 spaces and the need for security meant there was limited scope for issues needed to be balanced against the benefits of moving the police base, it added."It will allow the deployment of officers across the whole of the local policing area with better access to strategic road network with easy access into Crewe town centre and throughout the wider urban area," the report building would accommodate approximately 300 staff and operate on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Read more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Highett property with jail cell heads to auction
There's a jail cell in this Melbourne backyard — and yes, it still has the toilet. A former suburban police station with its original lockup still standing behind the house has hit the market in Highett, and buyers are lining up to inspect what could be Melbourne's quirkiest property listing of the year. While the front looks like any other 1980s-era renovator, step into the backyard and you'll find a fully intact jail cell, complete with barred door, concrete toilet, and more than a few ghost stories from its former life as a police outpost. RELATED: Grollos sell Mt Buller pub after 20 years Landmark bowling alley's future revealed Ray White Carnegie's Aarun Tong said the moment he laid eyes on it, he knew this wasn't just another listing. 'Honestly, it stopped me in my tracks,' Mr Tong said. 'It's definitely one of the most unique features I've ever seen in residential real estate, a bit of Aussie history tucked away in someone's backyard.' The property sits on a generous 724sq m block opening the door to serious redevelopment potential, subject to council approval, or a bold renovation for buyers keen to preserve its offbeat character. Mr Tong said buyers will definitely be intrigued. 'There's a novelty factor you just don't see anywhere else. It's not every day you inspect a house and find a jail cell out the back,' he said. The home also features five bedrooms, two levels of living, a large open-plan kitchen, under-stair storage, detached studio with a 'Full Send' flag, and two backyard storage rooms, one of which could make a perfect workshop or artist's retreat. There's even a separate powder room outside, adding to the mystery of who used it, officers? suspects? tenants past? Originally believed to have operated as a local police base until the 1990s, the cell out back is one of the few physical remnants left, and the Ray White Carnegie agent said it is arguably the most unforgettable. 'In its current state, I'd say it leans more towards a development opportunity,' Mr Tong said. 'But it does have a nostalgic charm to it. 'A character-filled renovation isn't out of the question, it just depends on the buyer and their appetite for a project.' Located moments from Highett Station, Southland Shopping Centre, local schools, parks, and cafes, the property blends Bayside convenience with a backstory that's anything but ordinary. And while Mr Tong said it's unlikely the cell will ever hold criminals again, it might just hold wine, work-from-home dreams or someone's next big renovation adventure. 'You could do something really cool with it,' he said. 'It's got this bizarre charm that people remember. It's not just another block.' The home will be auctioned on August 2 at 1pm.
