A derelict 'house of horrors' dubbed the 'scariest on Rightmove' has been sold at auction for almost triple its guide price.The three bedroom detached station house in Bleasby, Nottingham, dates back to the 1840s and was listed at a guide price of £75,000 - but sold on Monday for £200,000.The listing promotes the property as 'a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence occupying an exceptionally large plot' and 'offers enormous potential for renovation'.But unusual photos reveal its unsettling atmosphere, with a creepy doll stood up in the corner of a room that has nicotine tar all over the yellowing walls.In the second bedroom the pink striped wallpaper is falling off the walls and a stray old fashioned metal pram is left behind in the room.Other rooms show shadowed corners, dimly lit rooms, mold all over the walls and windows boarded up. While in photos of the bathroom, grout can be seen inside the tiles and the bath is covered in strange brown marks that some have said 'looks like poo.'Each room is decorated with dated colour tones of green, pink and orange, with heavy drapery and worn carpets that intensify the eerie feel of the house. A derelict 'house of horrors' dubbed the 'scariest on Rightmove' has been sold at auction for almost triple its guide price In the second bedroom the pink striped wallpaper is falling off the walls and a stray old fashioned metal pram is left behind in the roomBut the listing argues that the house is in a desirable area and with extensive renovation it could be worth around £600,000.Area manager at Auction House Notts & Derby, Jonathan Way told the BBC the house had been broken into on several occasions because it has been empty for quite some time, which is why the windows are boarded up.He said of his 'unsettling' visit: 'It was all boarded up downstairs, there wasn't any natural light downstairs. The lights weren't working either so we had to use phone lights to move around.'Upstairs wasn't too bad but the doll and the pram were a little bit creepy. 'I definitely wasn't expecting that when I walked up the stairs.'One shocked social media user posted a TikTok video describing the property, saying: 'This is something straight out of a horror movie. It is absolutely disastrous. The more you look the worse it gets. It is just awful.'The listing has divided viewers of the clip, with some thinking it's creepy and others noting the property's potential.Writing in the comments, one said: 'Thank you for ridding of my desire to one day be able to live in Bleasby as it's such a lovely village but now I don't think I could ever live within the vicinity of that place.'One likened it to horror movie Saw: 'It's giving the nerve gas house from Saw II. The room with the pram reminds me of the needle pit room.'Another said: 'Omg that doll is scary,' with one also commenting, 'it has to be a murder house.' But some noted the property could look good with some renovation: 'This is actually in a very desirable area so if u can get it for the guide unreal value,' one wrote. Another said: 'It's got so much potential though.''That could be amazing, sod the doll,' said one viewer, while another added, 'that's a fixer upper but I'd have fun and make it mint.' in photos of the bathroom, grout can be seen inside the tiles and the bath is covered in strange brown marks that some have said 'looks like poo' Each room is decorated with dated colour tones of green, pink and orange, with heavy drapery and worn carpets that intensify the eerie feel of the house The three bedroom detached station house in Bleasby, Nottingham , dates back to the 1840s and was listed at a guide price of £75,000 - but sold on Monday for £200,000The listing writes: 'A truly unique and increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence occupying an exceptionally large plot in one of Nottinghamshire's most desirable villages. 'Requiring comprehensive refurbishment throughout, Station House offers enormous potential for renovation, extension or redevelopment (subject to all necessary consents), making it an ideal prospect for developers, builders and ambitious owner-occupiers alike.'Positioned adjacent to Bleasby railway station and set within extensive mature grounds, the property enjoys a remarkable footprint with expansive gardens rarely found in the area. 'The accommodation currently comprises two generous reception rooms, a kitchen, ground floor bathroom, three first-floor bedrooms and ancillary storage, with scope to reconfigure and significantly enhance the existing layout.'Internally, the house is in poor condition and requires a full programme of modernisation, presenting purchasers with a blank canvas to create a stunning family home or maximise the site's development potential, subject to planning permission.'Bleasby is a highly sought-after village where average property values are approximately £638,965, highlighting the strength of the local market and the potential value on offer for a project of this nature.'
Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000
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