This week’s quirky properties are astoundingly eerie

Inside old courthouse with trapdoors and jail cell bedroom

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.

Step back to the 1950s inside the house that time forgot

Stepping inside this relic-like property gives you a rare glimpse into a bygone era as this London home has been left largely untouched since it was built around 60 years ago.

The Grove, in north London, is up for sale for £2.5 million and remarkably is the first time it’s been on the market since it was built in the mid-1950s.

The property is nestled in one of the capital’s most desirable roads, with this corner of Highgate being the place many A-listers call home. Neighbours are said to include the likes of Jude Law and Sting.

Inside, the modest two-storey house is crammed full of original features and fittings, such as a cupboard between the living room, bedroom and balcony so that a TV on a turntable could be spun around and watched in the living room, in bed, or even from the balcony.

The house, built not long after the Second World War, even boasts the original mint green kitchen with fold-down seats as well as a pink tiled bathroom that has been left as it was.

Other quirky features are believed to have been inspired by American homes of the era, such as a foot pedal for the toilet and a centralised radio system that plays music in every room.

Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: “This property is such a throwback, it’s extremely rare to find homes which have had so little work done that they’re essentially a liveable time capsule.

“But with 1897 sq ft of living space, this property does lend itself to a major refurbishment and modernisation development. It’s a real gem just waiting to be transported to the 21st century.”

This property is listed for sale with Day Morris.

Ruins of former Led Zeppelin legend’s house up for sale

The former home of legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is on the market for £500,000.

Boleskine House, a Georgian property on the edge of Loch Ness, was famous in Scottish folklore long before the musician moved in, however, as it’s also the former home of notorious satanist Aleister Crowley.

The ruinous house is said to have been where Mr Crowley carried out what he claimed were black magic rituals – and the building, which was destroyed by fire in 2015, is allegedly haunted or cursed.

Agent Galbraiths suggest there is an opportunity for prospective buyers to restore the house and grounds. The main house sits in around 9.3 hectares of land, mainly comprised of mature woodland.

Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: “This listing certainly come with its fair share of history. It would be a great renovation opportunity for those not put off by the alleged curse, as the plot has bags of potential. It would be a very exciting project for any prospective buyer.”

This lot is listed for sale with Galbraith.