Advertised as a 'rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of village history’, The Old East Hardwick School sits within a quiet Yorkshire hamlet, surrounded by lovely countryside.
The character period property, built around 1870 to replace an older school, has retained its large arched windows, with high vaulted ceilings, a slate roof and original stonework. It still displays its original school room layout.
The building's pleasant location is within easy reach of Pontefract, with Wakefied and Leeds a little further afield, and is described by the agent as having 'exciting potential for residential or commercial conversion' subject to planning approval.
Within its peaceful rural setting, the property has a sizeable plot with mature trees, and potential for off street parking.
It is seen as ideal for conversion to a home, studio, or community space, again subject to any necessary planning consents.
East Hardwick is a sought-after village within a short distance of the A1(M) and M62.
East Hardwick School, Darrington Road, East Hardwick, is for sale at £300,000, with Bradleys Real Estate, Pontefract.
1. East Hardwick School, Darrington Road, East Hardwick, Pontefract
Inside the former school building with walls daubed with graffiti. Photo: Bradleys Real Estate, Pontefract
2. East Hardwick School, Darrington Road, East Hardwick, Pontefract
The interior still has the schoolroom layout, but needs significant restoration work. Photo: Bradleys Real Estate, Pontefract
3. East Hardwick School, Darrington Road, East Hardwick, Pontefract
The dilapidated interior of the building. Photo: Bradleys Real Estate, Pontefract
4. East Hardwick School, Darrington Road, East Hardwick, Pontefract
The building within its grounds that have potential for off road parking space. Photo: Bradleys Real Estate, Pontefract