The six bedroom house was a prison in the early and middle 19th century before being converted and renovated into a unique Octagonal shaped home
The Octagon house has three-storeys as well as a surprise cellar with bonus features(Image credit: Hunters)
A former Victorian prison that is now an octagonal-shaped, three-storey house is up for sale for £1.5 million.
The 'Octagon House' in Beverley, East Yorkshire, was a prison during the Victorian era before being converted in the last 19th century and renovated in 1987 to become this unique six bedroom house.
The home also features an bonus feature, however, with a cellar that includes a bar, cinema room and a games room showcasing an example of how renovating a Victorian house can be done.
Six bedrooms span across three floors
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The master bedroom includes a en suite bathroom and fireplace(Image credit: Hunters)
Of the six bedrooms fitted wardrobes are included as well as an office in this one(Image credit: Hunters)
Due to the home's shape some of the bedrooms have slanted roofs(Image credit: Hunters)
The bedrooms are spread across the second and third floors(Image credit: Hunters)
Some Victorian features still remain such as the radiators in the bedrooms(Image credit: Hunters)
The bathrooms include underfloor heating and walk in showers(Image credit: Hunters)
The Grade-II listed 'Octagon House' includes six bedrooms and three bathrooms across its three-storey structure.
The master bedroom includes and en suite bathroom and a dressing room whilst others include fireplaces, fitted wardrobes and an office space.
The kitchen includes a central island with overhead lighting(Image credit: Hunters)
The kitchen also includes Corian work surfaces, under counter sink with instant hot water tap(Image credit: Hunters)
The slanted roofed orangery has French doors that open up onto the garden(Image credit: Hunters)
The garden still has its Victorian handrail(Image credit: Hunters)
The kitchen includes a kitchen island with overhanging lighting and breakfast bar feature as well as Corian work surfaces, a range of wall and base units and an integrated fridge freezer and integrated dishwasher.
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French doors from the kitchen lead into the slanted roof orangery and dining room that lead into the garden.
Lime green office and utility room
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The office has lime green painted walls and bench window seating(Image credit: Hunters)
The utility room also has lime green features with lime green painted cabinets(Image credit: Hunters)
The living room includes a log burning stove with TV hanging above it(Image credit: Hunters)
The Victorian home also includes an office and utility room that have been painted in lime green.
The office includes a window seat whilst the utility room has a range of wall and base bespoke fitted units, fitted cloaks cupboard, bench seating, shoe storage and under counter sink.
The living room connecting to the utility room includes a log burning stove and large feature windows.
Cellar that includes bar, cinema and games room
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The cellar has a games room and cinema room(Image credit: Hunters)
The cellar includes a well lit bar and sitting area(Image credit: Hunters)
The bar is stocked and includes incorporated wine storage(Image credit: Hunters)
The cellar showcases the exposed brickwork underground(Image credit: Hunters)
As well as the home's three-storeys a cellar with a range of features is also included.
The exposed brick walled cellar includes a cinema, games room and bar to give the home a welcome surprise underground.
The 'Octagon House' is for sale on Hunters for £1.5 million.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
