See inside this 'rare' Victorian school house for sale near Fakenham

A spokesperson for selling agents Sowerbys says that the building “has welcomed multitudes of people inside over the course of its history”, having been built as a school in the Victorian era and then used, more recently, as a day nursery.

The property still offers echoes of its past, from the bell tower housing its original bell – now restored – to the commemorative tablet at the end of one of its gables, marking the end of the Second Boer War.

The building was originally built as a school during Victorian times and has since then been used as a nursery - and now it's been partly converted into a family home (Image: Sowerbys)

The current owners have converted much of the building into residential use, although it still offers huge potential for new owners, subject to planning. Sowerbys describe it as a “rare opportunity”, offering over 5,500 sq ft of potential space.

The ground floor currently combines residential living space with echoes of the building’s more recent use as a nursery. It includes the former nursery entrance, toilet block and what was once a large classroom, where two smaller spaces could be separated by concertina doors. There is also a separate play room.

The residential space includes a huge kitchen/breakfast room (Image: Sowerbys)

The rest of the ground-floor comprises a spacious kitchen/family room, large reception room, snug, music room and a further, smaller bedroom created out of the former headmaster’s office.

Upstairs, two generously-sized bedrooms are nestled into the eaves of the pitched roof and served by a four-piece family bathroom. The loft also provides plenty of storage space.

The building's former use as a school and nursery lends itself to large reception spaces (Image: Sowerbys)

In addition, a spokesperson for Sowerbys says that the current vendors have “improved much of what isn’t visible”, including installing double-glazing to the original windows, adding insulation and replacing the slate roof.

The electricity has also been updated and a new central heating system installed.

The first floor has been converted into two sizeable loft-style rooms and a family bathroom (Image: Sowerbys)

Outside, there are good-sized gardens – including several children’s play areas - and ample off-road parking.

For more information, contact Sowerbys.

PROPERTY FACTS
Station Road, Great Ryburgh
Guide price: £725,000
Sowerbys, 01328 801534
www.sowerbys.com

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