New era for former Newton Abbot schoolhouse

The old Victorian school block on the former Bishop Dunstan School site at our development, Wolborough Hill in Newton Abbot, has been transformed into four luxury new homes which have recently been released for sale.

Bacchante House at Wolborough Hill offered a rare opportunity to mix old with new and has been sensitively converted into four, 3 to 5-bedroom townhouses known as Bacchante House.

The ‘Cambridge’, ‘Eton’, ‘Marlborough’ and ‘Regent’ style homes retain many of the original features of the schoolhouse including, high ceilings, exterior chimney stacks and open eaves, as well as the distinctive Victorian style windows which have been fitted with double glazing for efficiency.

High spec fixtures and fittings including floor and wall tiles, contemporary kitchens, modern heating systems and wall and loft insultation ensure the homes are comfortable yet stylish.

The converted schoolhouse fronts the low-density development of 27 detached 3 to 5-bedroom houses built around a park and with a shared tennis court for residents.

Paul Furner, Sales and Marketing Director at Cavanna Homes said, “It’s always challenging to breathe new life into an old building, and we were especially keen to retain the distinctive features of the former schoolhouse. The townhouses are unique properties set within a fantastic location, with views over Decoy Park and provide easy access via foot and cycle paths into Newton Abbot town centre.”

Prospective buyers can enquire about the available properties or book an appointment with Complete Estate Agents by calling 01626 362246.