Back to school: A former schoolhouse is up for sale for the first time
A four-bedroom house located in an old school building is up for sale for the very first time with a price guide of $3.4 million to $3.6 million.
Located in South Melbourne, the property is one of five residences within the historic former Eastern Road School.
Built circa 1877, the building was designed by Henry Bastow, an Australian architect who oversaw the design and building of over 600 schools during the 1870s and 1880s.
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Nearly all of the buildings Bastow designed feature the same Victorian Gothic Revival style, with contrasting brickwork, steep slate roofs, prominent gables, and a bell tower.
Due to declining enrolments, the school closed in 1991 and was sold for $2.6 million in a move that would see it converted into residential properties.
Despite being modernised, 115 Eastern Road contains many of its original period details including soaring timber lined ceilings, character windows and hardwood floors.
The charming brick facade is surrounded by leafy gardens and manicured hedges in what the listing says delivers an "unexpected quiet and beauty, the sense of a hidden and private world unfolding from the moment you arrive."
The sale is being managed by Jellis Craig agents Simon Gowling and Max Mercuri with an expression of interest campaign closing on October 27 at 2pm.
In a promotional video for the property, Mr Gowling says he is asked "every now and then" by buyers if he has something a little bit different coming on the market, to which he replies "ladies and gentlemen, look no further."
Set over two levels, the property opens with an entry hall which leads to multiple living zones.
On the ground floor are two bedrooms, one with walk-in-robe and ensuite, the other connected to an outdoor deck.
A second bathroom and laundry are also located on this floor.
Upstairs are an additional two bedrooms, both with ensuites and one with a walk-in-robe, and an attic/studio room that could be converted into another bedroom or used as storage.
Ideally located, the property is within walking distance of public transport, South Melbourne Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and many local shops, cafes and restaurants.
115 Eastern Road, South Melbourne is currently listed for sale by Simon Gowling and Max Mercuri from Jellis Craig Port Phillip. The price guide is $3.4 million to $3.6 million. An expression of interest campaign closes on October 27 at 2pm.
Originally published as Back to school: A former schoolhouse is up for sale for the first time
