Large listed former school with conversion potential to multiple one-bed flats..
Grade II listed Victorian former school and adjoining hall
A substantial Grade II listed former Wesleyan Sunday School and adjoining hall presenting a rare redevelopment opportunity in Long Eaton. The red-brick Victorian building extends to approximately 5,742 sq ft GIA across two main floors plus a small basement, with high ceilings, arched windows and strong character that suit residential conversion. Pre-application discussions with Erewash Borough Council indicated support for residential reconfiguration, and the building has potential for up to eleven one-bedroom flats, subject to formal planning and Listed Building consent.
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession and a guide price of offers in excess of £285,000. Its location is approximately 0.5 miles northwest of Long Eaton town centre, with a mainly residential surrounding and a wide range of local amenities nearby. Broadband speeds are reported fast and the wider area is described as very affluent, which supports rental or sales demand for sensitively converted units.
Important practical points: the Grade II listing means formal planning and Listed Building consents are required and will likely impose constraints and additional costs. The purchaser must also undertake specified works to alter internal connections between the school and church buildings. The plot is small and provides limited external amenity, so schemes should prioritise internal layouts and compliance with heritage conditions.
This opportunity suits an experienced developer or investor comfortable navigating listed-building approvals and refurbishment budgets. If you can accommodate conservation-led design and the listed consent process, the building’s scale, period features and town-centre proximity create genuine scope for a viable residential scheme or an alternative community-led reuse.