Not every dream home starts with modern finishes and a white picket fence—some come with rusted bars, eerie cells, and stories from the past.
That’s exactly what’s on offer in Stockport, Manchester, where a former police station from the 19th century has just hit the market.
And if you’re into strange fixer-uppers, this one might just pique your interest.
A Slice of 1800s History for £165,000
Originally built in 1887, the now-decommissioned Marple police station is up for grabs at just £165,000.
The listing is live on Rightmove, with the sale being handled through an online auction.
It’s a chance to own a genuine piece of British history—though it’s not exactly in turnkey condition.
The place is definitely a time capsule. It hasn’t had electricity in years and still holds onto some grim remnants of its past life.
We’re talking barred windows, old-fashioned cell doors, a barely-lit interrogation room, and walls with mysterious stains that have sparked plenty of speculation online.
The “Creepy” Tour That Went Viral
TikTok content creator Jack Bushrod, known for exploring bizarre and questionable homes on his @housinghorrors account, shared a walkthrough of the property—and let’s just say, the internet had thoughts.
His video, which has attracted over 65,000 views, gave a brutally honest view of the eerie atmosphere inside.
Jack didn’t sugarcoat it.
He described what looked like “smeared poo on the bloody wall” near a rusty old toilet and said the deeper you went into the building, the more unsettling it became.
“Safe to say I would never want to be locked up in this place,” he joked.
“You’d never bloody come out.”
Spooky or Full of Potential?
Despite its grim appearance, not everyone was put off.
Some online commenters were actually fascinated by the property’s uniqueness.
“Thing is, if you’ve got the time and money, that could probably be a nice house,” one person wrote.
Another chimed in with a different idea: “Would make an interesting Airbnb!”
Others imagined transforming it into a quaint, quirky home—cottagecore meets crime history, anyone?
Of course, there were also the ghost-hunters and paranormal fans who speculated that the building is “definitely haunted.”
Given the vibes from those crumbling cells, they might not be wrong.
Planning Permission Already Approved
One of the big selling points?
The former station already has planning permission in place to be converted into a two-bedroom home.
The proposed floor plan includes a welcoming entrance hall, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a downstairs WC, and two spacious bedrooms upstairs—both with en-suite bathrooms.
Outside, the design includes a garden that wraps around the property, offering space on all sides, and there’s also off-road parking tucked away at the back.
Not for the Faint-Hearted, But Full of Character
Yes, it’s rough around the edges—and inside—but that’s exactly what gives this place its unforgettable charm.
The grime, the age, the eerie silence inside those old cells…it’s all part of the story.
And for the right buyer, this creepy old police station might just become one of the most unique homes in Manchester.
If you can see past the haunted-house vibe and imagine what it could be, this could be a historic gem waiting to be revived.