WORK is well underway on transforming Stourbridge's former police station into plush new apartments.

The landmark building is being converted into 31 one and two-bedroom apartments, one penthouse apartment and two two-bedroom maisonettes.

Stourbridge estate agents Lex Allan, based on St John's Road, is marketing the properties which are reportedly proving popular and selling quickly.

Developers Lovell say the new gated development, which will be known as Station House, will offer stylish, contemporary accommodation while retaining many of the original features of the historic police station – part of which dates back to 1885.

Original architectural internal and external features are being retained where possible, including the external blue doors and barrel ceiling of the old court room which is being transformed into two double-height apartments with mezzanine floors.

Carl Yale, regional refurbishment director at Lovell, said: “We are thrilled at how the progress is coming along on the redevelopment of Stourbridge police station and look forward to seeing the completed project."

Trish Foster, regional sales director at Lovell, added: “It’s no surprise that these apartments have been very popular. I would encourage any potential purchasers to make an appointment with Lex Allen now to avoid missing out on one of these characteristic properties.”

The properties are aimed at first time buyers, couples and young families and they will be available to buy with a five per cent deposit through the Government's Help to Buy scheme.

One-bedroom homes are priced from £139,950, and two-bedroom homes start at £185,000.

Potential buyers will soon be able to explore a show apartment which is expected to open its doors in the spring.