A two-bedroom home forming part of a converted Victorian school is for sale in the village of North Creake, near Burnham Market, at an asking price of £725,000.
Dating back to 1883, The Old School has been a feature of North Creake for well over a century, serving as an educational setting until the school closed in 1962.
It has since provided space for various ventures – including an art gallery – and now comprises three contemporary homes constructed by local developer McNamara Properties.
All three properties have limed oak parquet flooring and high specifications throughout, while retaining many character features.
The property for sale is Number One, situated at the southern end of the building.
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Not only does it feature the builder's date stamp on the gable end, but it also retains the school's original hand pump.
Entering via the original main school entrance, there is a WC straight ahead, with a door to the left leading into an impressive open-plan living space.
At the far end is a shaker-style kitchen with quartz worktops, ceramic butler sink and an island, which is ideal for food prep or as a breakfast bar.
It also features a Neff hide-and-slide fan oven and induction hob, wine cooler, stainless steel fridge-freezer and pantry.
There is a dining area in the centre of the room, with the remainder serving as a lounge with feature fireplace – originally bricked over but now in use after its discovery during the refurbishment.
Upstairs there are two large double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms.
While the bedroom to the front is the larger of the two, the rear bedroom also benefits from a dressing room.
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North Creake is a pretty village located on the River Burn, with a small range of amenities including a church, pub and village hall, which hosts a Post Office service twice a week and is home to the local amateur dramatic society.
A mile north is Creake Abbey, a cultural hub with a cafe, various shops and studios, and the historic ruins of an Augustinian abbey dating to 1206.
The village is three miles south of Burnham Market, with its array of boutique shops, galleries and restaurants, and on the route to the market town of Fakenham.
It’s also within easy reach of the picturesque north Norfolk coast.
The agent notes that some external images of the property have been virtually enhanced for representative purposes.
For more information, contact Sowerbys.
PROPERTY FACTS
Number One, The Old School
Price: £725,000
Sowerbys, 01328 730340
sowerbys.com
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