Victorian school converted into unique home listed at £165k

The property on Springfield Road in Bigrigg, Egremont, was converted in 2012, according to details provided and is now listed at £165,000.

It is thought to have been built during the Victorian era in the 1860s.

The Victorian school was converted into a stylish home in 2012 (Image: Open House West Cumbria)

The original school closed is believed to have closed in 1968, and it appears that it has been extended at least three times during its history. The exterior structure has not been altered.

Accommodation is arranged across two main floors. Downstairs, a glass-fronted mezzanine sits above an open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area.

According to the listing, this area "combines" the different living spaces into a single room. The mezzanine, which is visible from below, contains the master bedroom.

The bathroom wouldn't have looked like this in Victorian times (Image: Open House West Cumbria)

A further bedroom on the main floor leads directly out to a balcony. Views from the balcony look towards the nearby fells, details say.

The first-floor bathroom and a ground floor shower room have both been recently replaced, a feature described as "luxurious" and "handy" in the property listing.

Heating is provided by gas central heating and a recently added woodburning stove, which has been professionally installed.

Skylights offer plenty of sun to wake up to in this unusual home (Image: Open House West Cumbria)

Modern insulation and double glazing are present throughout, with the listing stating these "help keep heating costs low".

To the rear of the £165k building, two allocated parking spaces are available. Access to the home is through a secure communal entrance hall.

Bigrigg, where the building is located, is a small village near the west coast of Cumbria.

A fully fitted kitchen is included in this unique property (Image: Open House West Cumbria)

The village is close to Whitehaven and sits near the Irish Sea.

According to local information, Bigrigg has a population of about 300 and is known for its countryside setting, which attracts walkers and hikers.

Village amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub is described as a popular meeting place for residents and visitors.

The Bigrigg school has been turned into a cosy home for two (Image: Open House West Cumbria)

Access to neighbouring towns and cities is described as good, with transport links connecting Bigrigg to the wider region.

The listing also notes that the property is different from typical homes and states it “absolutely needs to be experienced.”

Interested parties seeking more information, or looking to arrange a property viewing, are urged to contact Open House West Cumbria on 01900 66062.