A Grade II-listed former school in Bramley has been sold at auction by Leeds City Council for £624,000.
The Hough Lane Centre was auctioned to help Leeds City Council plug a multi-million pound budget gap and had a guide price of £450,000 at last week’s auction.
The building was deemed surplus to requirements by the authority after previously being used as offices.
Pugh Auctions said on its website: “The property is located in a predominantly residential area of Leeds and features car parking and good road access.
“We believe the property may represent an opportunity for redevelopment or change-of-use, subject to any necessary consents.”
The council previously said it would be too expensive to maintain the building.Council chiefs said disposing of it would save cash and create jobs if it was turned into apartments.
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