Make this Mallow former school your No 1 project
Options abound for the purchaser of this fine limestone Victorian schoolhouse at Shortcastle close to Mallow centre.
Major work will be required, but a buyer with an eye for quality will appreciate the workmanship which went in to the three-bay house with its pitched roof, dormer windows, tall chimney stacks and limestone exterior.
Operated as Mallow No 1 National School until the summer of 2014, it actually consists of two properties — the old schoolmaster’s house at the front as well as the schoolhouse behind this, also built in the 1860s with limestone walls, dressed window quoins and cut stone sills.
When it closed in June 2014 the Church of Ireland school had 63 pupils, made up of 18 different nationalities who moved to a new community national school.
Originally set up in 1843 at another location, the school was Mallow’s oldest primary school.
The now-vacated building has come on the market with O’Connell’s auctioneers in Mallow with a guide of €170,000.
“This is an unique and historic property which lends itself to many uses on a commercial level but would also make a character-filled private residence,’’ says auctioneer John O’Connell.
The two buildings have for many years been used as one property for school purposes, but the schoolmaster’s house at the front, might be turned into a home.
It has 1,550 sq ft of living space and accommodation includes a sitting room, a study, a kitchen/dining room and three bedrooms. It has high ceilings, original windows and some cornicing.
The schoolhouse behind it has 1,400 sq ft of space and consists of one large classroom, two annexes and a cloakroom.
There’s a yard in front of it which currently has two prefabs which are to be removed. Both the schoolhouse and the school master’s house are listed buildings which have original timber windows and storage heating.
“The location is perfect for a doctor’s surgery or a dentist’s office and would be very suitable for use as an accountant’s or solicitor’s practice. With this level of character it would also make a fine restaurant,” adds Mr O’Connell
: Possibilities set in stone.
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