An abandoned morgue complete with original embalming room is set to become a “spooky themed Airbnb”.
The creepy property attracted a bidding war which saw the hammer come down at £137,000, more than double the £55,000 estimate by John Pye Auctions.
Despite the warning that the dilapidated building in Leek, Staffordshire, was in need of full refurbishment, or even demolition, the former mortuary attracted more bidders.
The building – which was last used to tend the dead 20 years ago – went under the hammer on Thursday to an unnamed buyer.
Here is a look inside the sought-after crumbling structure.
Spooky setting
The eerie former morgue was listed with a guide price of just £55,000 by John Pye Auctions. Some buyers said they wanted to convert the building into a "spooky themed Airbnb".
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Abandoned waste
The creepy property attracted a bidding war which saw the hammer come down at £137,000. This was despite the warning that the dilapidated building in Leek, Staffordshire, was in need of full refurbishment or even demolition.
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Original features
The sinister looking former funeral home was used originally used to store dead bodies but one brave buyer now has the chance to renovate the building into a family home.
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Overgrown exterior
The sinister looking former funeral home was used originally used to store dead bodies. It was last used 20 years ago.
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Spooky corridor
The buyer, who has not been named, has not revealed what they plan to do with the building and half-an-acre of surrounding land. The ghostly-looking lot will require extra cash in order for the building to be habitable as it currently requires a complete renovation.
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Abandoned bath
The mortuary is just one mile from Cheddleton Village and 10 miles from Stoke-on-Trent. It is also right next door to a chapel.
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Crumbling roof
Creepy pictures of the building show the seemingly crumbling interior, with rotten wood and stained tile walls visible. In their listing John Pye suggested that a complete demolition may be needed.
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Frosted windows
Buyers were warned that the dilapidated building was in need of full refurbishment, or even demolition. However, this did not prevent a bidding war, which ended up doubling the auctioneer’s estimate.
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Rubbish-filled room
"It’s going to make an amazing project for someone and has huge potential," said auctioneer Helen Bingley. "There is quite a market for historical buildings of this nature that people are interested in staying in overnight."
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