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The former Larpent Elementary School is for sale as a residential property.
A former school that last closed for classes almost 30 years ago offers its new owners a unique opportunity to enjoy a renovated home in western Victoria.
Larpent Primary School closed in 1995, but subsequent owners ensured that what was left was respected when the land was converted into private homes.
The two-storey building opened around 1920 after the original school burned down, but was converted into a private residence after the state government sold 6,070 square meters of land west of Colac.
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Ray White and Colac agent Chris Peters, who previously sold the property at 820 Larpent Road, put the home on the market this week with an asking price of $698,000.
The school building has developed a loyal following on social media, with members of the Larpent Elementary School Facebook group regularly monitoring the building.
Some people just stop by to check out what's going on.
An old school desk sits under the window in the main living room.
The owners have regularly updated their former students on their work on site and asked for advice on the layout of the garden.
“There's definitely some interest,” Peters said.
“I know that when we put it up for sale a few years ago, we had a lot of past students come in and inspect it.”
The former Larpent Elementary School is for sale as a residential property.
The original Larpent School No. 3475 sign was recently reattached to the building, while some play equipment, including a section of concrete pipe and some wooden climbing equipment, remains in the front yard surrounded by a woodchip play area. remains.
You can see the old cricket pitch in the paddock behind you.
“These quirky properties usually attract a lot of buyers from along the coast, Melbourne Way and around Geelong who come to the country for a bit of a change,” Ms Peters said.
The former Larpent Elementary School is for sale as a residential property.
“It's in a good location, not far from Colac.”
Mr Peters said the new owners would be able to get even more use out of the property.
“You can definitely live there very comfortably, but you can also set up another small business and do something with the back and side land,” she said.
Residents can wake up to original lining boards in the master bedroom on the first floor.
A plant nursery or accommodation facility was a proposal for what the property could be used for, subject to City Council approval.
The renovated school consists of a large open living area downstairs with painted dado panels, new blockout blinds, split system air conditioning and wood heating.
The adjacent dining and kitchen features a new induction cooktop and oven, dishwasher and corner pantry.
The former Larpent Elementary School is for sale as a residence.
The bathroom has a corner spa and connects to one of the four bedrooms on the ground floor.
The facility has been newly painted and has new carpeting, heat pump water heaters, satellite internet connectivity, solar panels, and 360-degree wired security cameras.
There are two sheds, two garages and a workshop with automatic roller doors on the premises.
The former Larpent Elementary School is for sale as a residence.
There is also a dog enclosure and a separate chalk pen.
The orchard is planted with raspberries, strawberries, herbs, passion fruit, blueberry trees, apple trees, citrus, plums, peaches, nectarines, figs, and traditionally scented roses.
