Hot property: The Crib Point fire station looking for a bright spark to give it new life

Sure, there’s some very hot property in Melbourne at the moment, but this auction will be one that’s sure to set the market on fire.

It’s the sale of the local CFA fire station on the Western Port side of the Mornington Peninsula.

The Crib Point fire station, at 137 Disney Street, was listed for sale last week. Because it is in a residentially zoned area, it could become a lucky buyer’s dream home – with the right local council approvals.

The 770-square-metre property includes shedding for large and smaller vehicles, a separate garage, a main building with a kitchen and meeting room facilities.

There are also office spaces, bathroom facilities and even a pergola out the back. The fire station has an asking price of between $280,000 and $308,000.

Selling agent Jason Dowler of Harcourts Hastings said it was a one of a kind sale in the area.

“I’ve never sold one before,” Mr Dowler said with a laugh.

The property would be perfect for a developer, a business or person that needs storage space or someone who wants to live in a unique home with lots of character and history.

“The buildings are still in really good condition,” Mr Dowler said. “It’s in a central position, close to the shops and it’s a historic, really well-known, building in the town.”

Built in the 1960s, the fire station has been a landmark in Crib Point and a home for the CFA for more than 50 years. The firies will soon be moving to new digs, with more space, just down the road.

The block of land with buildings is close to the HMAS Cerberus Royal Australian Navy base and has enough parking for 10 cars – or even a few fire trucks.

Mr Dowler said interested buyers would need to visit at a convenient time – when there were no emergencies.

“We have to stick to advertised times for the open for inspections because it’s still a working fire station,” he said.

The auction is on April 13.