Ten pin paradise: Crumbling 19th Century school swimming baths transformed into carnival-themed £1.5m home with bowling alley and home cinema

• Former Turkish Baths in St Leonards, East Sussex, had fallen into disrepair when it was purchased in 2013 
• Built in 1875, it was only used as a public baths for six years before it was purchased and extended by a school 
• The building, which boasts a basketball hoop, bowling alley, and home cinema is on the market for £1.5million 

A dilapidated 19th century school swimming baths converted into an incredible family home complete with bowling alley and home cinema could be yours for £1.5 million.

The former Turkish Baths in St Leonards, East Sussex, had fallen into a state of disrepair when it was purchased in 2013, but now the building has become a three-bedroom dream home for a fun-loving family.

Built in 1875, the building was only used as a public baths for six years before it was purchased and extended by Uplands Girl’s school to house a saltwater swimming pool until the 1920s when it became a community hall, then a church and finally a glass factory into the late 1990s.

The converted 19th century school swimming baths in St Leonards, East Sussex, which is now a luxury family home with a bowling lane (pictured)

But today the historic building, which boasts a basketball hoop, a bowling alley, and home cinema is on the market for £1.5million after undergoing a dramatic transformation.

The trendy meets traditional house has three bedrooms, a family bathroom, kitchen and dining room, study areas and a mezzanine level overlooking the reception area.

It was this week listed for the first time since it was bought in a state of disrepair in 2013 by estate agents Fine and Country.

The historic building, which boasts a basketball hoop, a bowling alley, and home cinema is on the market for £1.5million after undergoing a dramatic transformation (pictured)

The incredible living space inside the historic home in St Leonards, complete with a games area and beautiful exposed beams

The former Turkish Baths in St Leonards, East Sussex, had fallen into a state of disrepair when it was purchased in 2013, but now the building has become a three-bedroom dream home 

The vendor, who asked not to be named, said: ‘The Bath House is a once in a life time kind of building.

‘It’s so close to the sea and the park and the quirky little town of St Leonard’s.

‘We feel so privileged to have lived here and know whoever lives here next will love it as much as us.

The trendy meets traditional house has three bedrooms, a family bathroom, kitchen and dining room (pictured), study areas and a mezzanine level overlooking the reception area

‘It’s so unique and provides the most amazing balance of family life and entertaining space.

‘People always comment on how beautiful it is which makes us so proud.

‘As the new owner you would have that too and I would challenge anyway not to fall in love with it a little bit more each day.’

It was this week listed for the first time since it was bought in a state of disrepair in 2013 by estate agents Fine and Country

The vendor, who asked not to be named, said: ‘The Bath House is a once in a life time kind of building. ‘It’s so close to the sea and the park and the quirky little town of St Leonard’s’

Harriet Pay, from Fine & Country Cranbrook, said: ‘The Bath House is perfect for anybody looking for a unique renovated home in a fabulous location.

‘Every room tells a story, every feature has been planned to create the wow factor.

‘You aren’t just buying a family home or a weekend pad, own a piece of history and enjoy all it can offer.’

Built in 1875, the building was only used as a public baths for six years before it was purchased and extended by Uplands Girl’s school to house a saltwater swimming pool until the 1920s when it became a community hall

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