A former police station and magistrates court which still has its original cells intact is going up for auction – offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of British history.
The imposing red-brick building spans 17,380 sq ft and sits on a generous 0.84-acre plot that is bursting with potential.
Located in the charming coastal town of Minehead, Somerset, the property has a guide price of £550,000.
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The expansive site has a two-storey main building made from brick and timber with metal-framed single-glazed windows under a pitched roof.
It still features the Minehead police station front desk reception and Magistrates Court room untouched.
There are also two residential flats on the first floor with independent access, three internal courtyards, a large garage, and ample parking space.
The freehold property is currently vacant and ripe for reinvention by its next owner, subject to planning permissions.
It is located to the south west of the main town centre with plenty of amenities, a hospital and school nearby.
Minehead is also considered the gateway to Exmoor National Park and the start of The South West Coast Path.
The former prison and courthouse is set to go under the hammer with Hollis Morgan on 23 July via online auction, as reported by Luxury Property News.
“Developers’ minds may run wilder than the ponies on Exmoor as the residential and commercial opportunities reveal themselves,” said auctioneer Andrew Morgan.
“I anticipate keen bidding from many developers who’ll be keen to be locked into this deal at the fall of my gavel.”
Whether transformed into high-end apartments, a quirky boutique hotel, or an innovative mixed-use scheme, this extraordinary building – with its iconic features and massive scale – holds endless creative possibilities.
