This converted magistrates court and police station would help keep unruly residents in line as one of the jail cells has been eerily restored as bedroom.
Temple Cloud in Bath is a Grade II-listed Victorian property dating back to 1857.
It’s now an eight-bedroom family home that could be yours for £795,000 – but it’s hiding a few secret gems.
Chief among these is the ‘jail cell’ bedroom at the rear of the house, compete with an original vaulted brick ceiling, while the hatches used for feeding prisoners are still in-tact.
The former Judge’s Master Suite has been magnificently refurbished to include a huge jacuzzi bath.
Elsewhere, many other period features are still taking pride of place.
The original magistrates’ courtroom is still where it was – a magnificent Baronial room nearly 40 ft long with vaulted ceilings – except now it’s used as a main reception room.
This is approached via a grand entrance hall and sweeping staircase originally designed for the dignitaries, but perhaps even more fascinating is the lesser and somewhat ominous small stone staircase from which the convicts emerged via a trapdoor in the floor.
The court room is also connected via a glass bridge to a fabulous games room which is over 26 ft in length – the perfect spot to catch up on episodes of Judge Rinder, perhaps.
Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: “The owners of Temple Cloud have clearly had a bit of fun restoring this charming building to its former glory – there are entertaining surprises in every nook and cranny. Style-wise, the Gothic design of the property really sets this place apart and I’m sure it would make a pretty amazing place to host a Halloween party.”
This property is listed for sale with Savills.
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