From fairy-tale castles to beautiful barns, property developers have a knack for turning old buildings into stunning homes – as these school conversions show.

This Grade II-listed renovated property is part of a former Victorian school located right near Hastings historic Old Town. 

The property has been designed to retain its classic charm and character throughout, including these original floor tiles in the hallway. 

The living room is kept light and airy with white walls and oak flooring. Decorated in a bohemian style with brown leather highlights and plenty of plants, the design uses the original arched windows and wooden shutters to root this building in its Victorian past.

The kitchen has been knocked through to create an open-plan cooking, eating and dining area complete with period details like the lovely stone floor tiles and cast iron radiators.

What would you do with this beautiful old French school building in the rural heart of the Limousin region of central France? This lovingly renovated property has managed to keep its character and charm along with lots of original features that nod to its time spent as a place of learning.

The stunning handmade country-style kitchen is overlooked by the mezzanine level where you can see the exposed wall constructed from local stone. The pale turquoise cabinets make a great contrast to the Portuguese slate flooring, turning what is a large cold space into a warm and cheery kitchen that's perfect for entertaining.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom property offers open views from the living area over the stunning French countryside. Original oak flooring and wood burning stove are sympathetic to the traditional French country style. 

While traditional features maybe adorable in an open fireplace or exposed beams, when it comes to creating a busy family bathroom there's no good reason not to embrace contemporary design and creature comforts. Thankfully this bathroom is modern, clean and stylish with a distinctive freestanding bath.

As well as the beautiful house there is also a luxurious swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens - not something the pupils had in their day, we're sure.

An American classic, this stunning two-bedroom property is your chance to own your very own piece of US history. Built in 1896, the historical structure retains its old bell tower and bluestone patio, while featuring an antique barn at the back. Feeling inspired? These beautiful American barns need to be seen.

Though the original school interior has been transformed into a modern home, there are still signs that the historic Milton schoolhouse welcomed in the pitter patter of school children in an age gone by. 

With just over half an acre of land to admire autumnal views from, this simple, but sweet property makes quite the praiseworthy home, which had an asking price of $490,000 (£370,000). 

This old schoolhouse in south-east London is a Grade II-listed building with a story to tell and was on the market for £2.25 million ($3,000,000).

Originally built in 1861 as a school, the property was converted in 1981 by respected British architect Tony Fretton and features an exceptional contemporary glass-roofed extension.

As an old school conversion, the property boasts exceptionally high ceilings and large windows, with enough space for a mezzanine room above the living area. 

The two-bedroom, two bathroom apartment features an added studio space for creative types and a communal garden that is shared between six apartments. 

This historic building in east London is a grand school that has been converted into apartments.

Its main entrances are typical of old Victorian school architecture, with the traditional ‘Girls’ and ‘Boys’ entrances kept intact.

Step into the communal corridor and you will instantly recognise the old classroom entrances, which have been turned into front doors for the apartments. 

Inside the open-plan apartment, which is located in the old school library, things are very different. With a contemporary minimalist feel, you would barely tell that the space once housed thousands of children’s books. At £600,000 ($800,000), the one-bedroom property is on the pricey side, but definitely worth the investment. 

North London has its fair share of historical properties and one particular property to have recently been put on the market is this majestic three-bedroom home in the former Grange Hall school.

Inside, the structure is completely modern, with its traditional high ceilings split into mezzanine levels. For the right price, you could nab yourself three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and living space. 

A true slice of Columbia history, this one-room schoolhouse in Livingston, New York dates back to 1860 and boasts all the features you would expect an old school to have, United States flag included. 

If the architects of this Victorian school knew that their structure would be split up and sold as £1 million ($1.3m) apartments, they would no doubt be pretty surprised – and that is exactly what’s happened with this swanky central London property.

Your money buys you a two-bedroom, split-level apartment, with a roof terrace, 24-hour concierge and stunning views of the sought after Battersea Park. All while retaining the red brick charm of the original building.

The stairs in the living area lead to the mezzanine level, which has amazing skyline views of London. 

In the kitchen, the curve centre island sets the theme for the rest of the property and is home to a double hob and extractor fan. 

The windows and back extension provide plenty of light inside, which is only boosted by the light coloured decor. Made up of wood, cream and hints of citrus colours, the property really feels like it is in the heart of wine country. Still hungry for more dream properties? Take a look at the best renovations from Fixer Uppers.