Couple converts abandoned school into epic $3.1 million mansion with 30-car garage

Brendan Casey

News Corp Australia Network

Five years ago, a couple purchased an abandoned school and transformed it into their very own home – but it’s giving off some creepy vibes to potential buyers.

Now listed at a whopping $3.1 million (US$2.37 million), the Pennsylvania home is made up of four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

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Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

Held over from its days as a school, the Perry Elementary sign stands in front of the single-family home. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

Welcome. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

One of the living spaces. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The chic kitchen. Picture: realtor


Built in 1965, the former school has been converted into a single-family home, with room for 30 cars.

Dubbed the ‘School House’, the revamped property includes an indoor basketball court — left over from student gym days — along with an arcade and a home fitness centre.

Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The garage is more like a hangar. Picture: realtor


The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

Lot of space for vehicles. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

The school gym is now your home gym. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

Plenty of room for activities. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


While the rooms are newly renovated in the ranch-style home, some appear gloomy and windowless.

But perhaps one of the most weird of them all, one bathroom has kept the child-size urinals from when the school was in operation.

Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The kids room. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The main bedroom. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The large, but windowless bathroom. Picture: realtor


Spanning more than 1365 sqm, the property sits on a massive 4.63ha lot.

In the home, an updated kitchen has replaced the cafeteria, but there are also whiteboards that remain intact in some of the rooms.

The school, originally known as ‘Perry Elementary’ — has allowed former students to be been given a tour of their old stomping grounds.

The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

The pantry. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

Elements of the school still remain. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


The school house that is up for sale. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty

The child urinals are still there. Picture: Realtor/The Preferred Realty


The owners are reportedly looking to sell because they are ready to retire on a lakefront property, according to The Post.

The property has been making the rounds on TikTok, with an initial viral post from the account Zillowtastrophes, with many people a bit creeped out by the home.

To add to its ‘creepiness’, the house also happens to be situated next to a cemetery.

So far there hasn’t been a hot market for the School House, as the property has been on the market for 227 days.

Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

Space for up to 30 cars. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

The ultimate home gym for hoops fans. Picture: realtor


Couple converts abandoned school into $3.1 mansion. Picture: realtor

Plenty of room to work out. Picture: realtor


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