For 124 years, the Wallingford School site was at the heart of its small rural community in Central Hawke's Bay. Established in January 1881, the school educated generations of local children, many from families living and working on the surrounding farms and stations, including the historic Wallingford Station. Back in 1905, Wallingford was a thriving rural settlement, complete with a blacksmith, boarding house, telephone exchange and a daily horse-drawn coach service to Waipukurau. The local school was far more than a place of education. It was a gathering place, a social hub and an important part of everyday country life. Changing times and declining rural populations eventually took their toll. By the end of 2004, just six pupils remained, and the school officially closed its doors on 15 April 2005. Since then, the 1.22-hectare (approximately three-acre) site in two titles and former school buildings have served as a family home. Now, here is an incredible opportunity to breathe new life into the former school! Set amongst a stunning assortment of mature trees, the expansive grounds are full of reminders of its old school days, including the tennis court and school swimming pool (as is condition) and the lawns now paddocks. Some of the buildings are in need of a little love and attention, but there's something pretty special about a property with this much potential. Being sold as is, where is, come explore the possibilities of it could offer you - the next chapter is yours to write!