New Zealand couple transforms abandoned school into home, lists for NZ$595k

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Ian and Sue Rogers purchased a derelict school in Tokanui and spent years and approximately NZ$250,000 renovating it. They preserved many original features, converting the property into a unique family home, including turning a damaged pool into a chalet. Having completed the extensive project, the couple is now selling the transformed school-house. They have listed it for over NZ$595,000 as they seek a new venture, ruling out another school renovation.

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