Former Flinders Ranges primary school for sale as unique home

A century-old property in South Australia’s Southern Flinders Ranges is proof old schools can be transformed into cosy homes.The former Wirrabara Primary School, about 240km from Adelaide, was turned into a unique home after it closed its doors to students in 2017 because of declining enrolments.It has now hit the market, with selling agent Shaun Miller, of Ray White Yorke Peninsula, describing it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a buyer with imagination.2-8 South Tce, Wirrabara.On a 1.64ha site, the property at 2-8 South Tce has three street frontages, a stone building that is now the residence, two additional buildings, covered outdoor areas, toilet facilities and storage sheds.2-8 South Tce, Wirrabara.2-8 South Tce, Wirrabara.2-8 South Tce, Wirrabara.Mr Miller said Wirrabara Primary first opened its doors in 1879 before relocating to South Tce in 1921.The owner has updated and maintained it over the past seven years, laying fresh carpets, repainting and preserving its nostalgic features, including the original hallway troughs where generations of students washed their tiny hands.Mr Miller said the now four-bedroom, three-bathroom home was well-known and loved in the reg...