The tragic history of a former valleys hotel did not put off a trio of bidders who competed to secure the keys to the huge, rambling detached nine bedroom house when it went up for auction.
The substantial former bed and breakfast property, in Argoed close to the bustling town of Blackwood, was the scene of a violent murder in 2014 but has since been transformed into a huge home by its most recent owners.
The property, called Meadow View and located on the high street in the village was listed with a guide price of £250,000 with Paul Fosh auctions, and sold after a three way bidding tussle for £270,000 to an undisclosed buyer.
