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An abandoned elementary school in Pennsylvania was turned into a $2.37 million mansion - take a look inside

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Frank OlitoMar 31, 2021, 01:22 IST

An abandoned elementary school in Pennsylvania was turned into a $2.37 million mansion - take a look inside — This elementary school was turned into a mansion.Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
A couple turned a former elementary school in Pennsylvania into a ranch-style mansion.
The four-bedroom and four-bathroom house is on sale for $2,375,000.
The 14,716-square-foot house has the original gymnasium, a 30-car garage, and an arcade.

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In 2016, a couple bought this abandoned elementary school in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, and turned it into a ranch-style mansion.

In 2016, a couple bought this abandoned elementary school in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, and turned it into a ranch-style mansion. — The exterior of the elementary. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
Perry Elementary School opened in 1965, and it's unclear when it was officially closed. According to the New York Post, the school was left abandoned before it was turned into a single-family home.

The school-turned-mansion is now for sale for $2,375,000.

The school-turned-mansion is now for sale for $2,375,000. — The entrance way. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
The previous owners nicknamed the 11-acre property "The School House" and painted the words in the entrance way.

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The expansive living space measures 14,716 square feet.

The expansive living space measures 14,716 square feet. — The living room. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
The massive living room has a modern fireplace and an adjacent kitchenette for entertaining.

The school's cafeteria has been turned into a modern kitchen.

The school's cafeteria has been turned into a modern kitchen. — The kitchen. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
According to the Realtor.com listing, this kitchen is award-winning. It has two islands and a large pantry for storage.

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The master bedroom has enough space for a large bed, a closet, and a seating area.

The master bedroom has enough space for a large bed, a closet, and a seating area. — The master bedroom. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
The master bedroom measures 23 feet by 27 feet.

The attached master bathroom has a bathtub and a large shower.

The attached master bathroom has a bathtub and a large shower. — The master bathroom. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
In all, the house has three full bathrooms and one half bath.

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There are four bedrooms throughout the unique home.

There are four bedrooms throughout the unique home. — One of the bedrooms. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
Each of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, and the New York Post says one of the bathrooms has the original urinals from the building's previous life.

The school's gymnasium has also been preserved as a basketball court.

The school's gymnasium has also been preserved as a basketball court. — The gymnasium. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
"While modern, some original aspects were preserved to make this a truly a one-of-a-kind home," the Realtor.com listing reads.

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Outside the gymnasium, there is a private fitness room.

Outside the gymnasium, there is a private fitness room. — The fitness space. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
The fitness room has enough space for free weights and a few pieces of exercise equipment.

The home also has a large arcade, which fits a foosball table and a ping-pong table.

The home also has a large arcade, which fits a foosball table and a ping-pong table. — The arcade. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
While the home seems to be designed for a family, the Zillow listing says the building can be repurposed in a number of ways.
"Can be used as a rehab facility, personal care home, assisted living home, medical/outpatient clinic, foster care facility, executive retreat, or any other professional use," the listing reads.

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Lastly, the massive garage can fit 30 cars.

Lastly, the massive garage can fit 30 cars. — The garage. Courtesy of Lisa Brennan
On the property, there is a 50-foot-by-50-foot bay garage and an additional warehouse for storage that measures a whopping 60 feet by 160 feet.

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