A historic 45-bedroom terrace in Cumbria, once a school, is auctioned Dec. 10 with a £550K guide price.

A terrace of Georgian listed buildings at 1-11 Lonsdale Terrace in St Bees, Cumbria, is set for auction on December 10 at noon with a £550,000 guide price. Formerly St Bees School boarding houses, the property has 45 bedrooms and is located near the Lake District National Park and the start of the Wainwright Coast to Coast Walk. Planning permission is approved to convert it into ten houses and two flats, with some work already begun. The site includes front gardens and parking. Buyers should contact Cumberland Council for planning details. Auction House Cumbria calls it a major residential investment opportunity.