Anfield Police Station

From Historic Police Station to Football Fan B&B

The background

Reviving an iconic building with a football fan twist

Originally built as a police station in the late 1800s, this historic building in Anfield was full of character—and just a stone’s throw from the famous Anfield Football Stadium. When we first got involved, the building was operating as a 20-bedroom HMO, but the conditions were rough: dark, cramped, and definitely not up to par. The client saw its potential to become a unique B&B catering to football fans and even had a name ready: The Anfield Hotel.

Project Details

Location: Liverpool
Value: £450,000 → £1,200,000
Rental: £7,200pcm → £21,600 pcm
Timeline: 22 months
Use: Holiday Let
Units: 24
Residents: Professionals

The Numbers
Refurbishment Costs: £500,000
Annual Rental Income: £259,200 pa

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The brief

Reviving an iconic building with a football fan twist

Our task was to convert the building into a 24-bedroom B&B, each with its own en-suite. The client also wanted to introduce a café on the ground floor to serve guests, along with a few “Cell Experience” rooms, keeping the original prison cell layout for a one-of-a-kind stay. The building’s layout was a puzzle to say the least, combining various “wings” from its past, including the original Sergeant’s House, to create a cohesive, guest-friendly design.

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The challenges

Fitting a modern B&B into a quirky historic layout

This project came with plenty of challenges, starting with the survey process. Measuring the space was tough with tenants still on-site, and the building’s thick, old walls made restructuring tricky. We had to avoid major demolitions due to cost and historical preservation, which turned the layout planning into a real-life game of Tetris. But we managed to make it work, fitting in all 24 rooms, plus office and utility spaces, and incorporating the building’s original features like the basement and courtyard.

Getting planning approval for such a distinctive setup also took some finesse. Our team worked closely with planning authorities, addressing both local and historical considerations to bring the project over the line. In the end, The Anfield Hotel came to life as a unique stay for fans, with modern comforts and the charm and character of this former police station.

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Project Timeline

Apr 2018

Found Property

Sept 2018

Exchanged

Apr 2019

Refurb Starts

Sept 2019

Refurb Complete

Oct 2019

Tenants Move in

Project Scope

→ Design Appraisal
→ Existing Drawings
→ Concept Drawings
→ Full Planning Permission Application
→ Building Regulation Drawings & Application
→ Construction Project Management
→ Interior Design
→ Furniture Selection
→ HMO Licencing
→ 3D Virtual Tour