A historic railway station is up for sale after being transformed into a stunning home.
Built in 1875 and having served as a station until its closure in 1966, The Old Station has been cherished by its current owners for the past 23 years.
They have used its layout – including a ticket house and platform – to create distinctive living features.
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The house, in the hamlet of Cole, in Somerset, is set entirely on one level and has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two receptions.
The original ticket office has been transformed into a kitchen complete with a two-oven, oil-fired Aga, an eye-level electric fan oven, an induction hob, dishwasher and ample cupboard space, as reported by Luxury Property News.
Leading from the kitchen is the Garden Room extension, which was added in 2002.
Positioned where the original platform once stood, it serves as a dining and living area featuring wooden sash-effect windows, underfloor heating and breathtaking countryside views.
The spacious sitting room – accessed from both the Garden Room and the hallway – offers a wonderful flow throughout the home.
With a wood-burning stove and large, sliding glass doors opening onto the terrace, this is the perfect place to unwind.
Further down the hallway, a utility room provides a practical space for laundry, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
The master bedroom includes a dressing area and ensuite bathroom, while two further double bedrooms – one with an ensuite shower room – offer comfortable accommodation for guests.
A stylish family bathroom completes the layout.
Vendors John and Moira Knight first became aware the property was on the market in early 2002 when they were staying with a family in Cole.
John said: “Although the property interior was somewhat dated all we saw was potential.
“We have great affection for this house.
“It’s provided us with a peaceful home, a bolt-hole from the bustle of London, and a place in a wonderful village community.
“We shall miss it greatly.”
Originally constructed around 1875, Cole Railway Station played a crucial role in connecting the former Somerset Central Railway, which ran across the Somerset Levels from Highbridge, with the Dorset Central Railway from Blandford.
As with so many beloved railway lines, Cole station fell victim to the infamous Beeching cuts of the 1960s.
The station remained empty and semi-derelict for a decade before being purchased in 1976 by a member of the Showering family of Babycham fame, who began its conversion into a private residence.
The transformation was completed by 1984 but when John and his family acquired the property in 2002, they saw an opportunity to restore more of its original railway character.
It is being sold by Lodestone Properties with a guide price of £1m.
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