A former infant school has been put up for sale with a £100,000 price tag – and a warning that but prospective buyers will not be able to see inside without specialist equipment.
Tranent Infant School has lain empty for 15 years after closing its doors in 2007.
And following a mould survey on the building anyone who wants to go inside will have to provide specialist breathing equipment.
East Lothian Council has ruled the Category B listed building is surplus to requirements and listed it for sale.
But the sales notice warns interested parties that internal viewing is “generally not permitted.”
An internal report on the condition of the building which looked at the presence of mould, will be provided to potential buyers along with an asbestos survey.
The local authority warns anyone interested in going inside the school, which was built in 1890 that all visitors will need to provide their own Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
It says: “RPE to be worn by site visitors during any viewing will be based on the viewers, or their employers risk assessment on the hazards outlined and identified within the IOM mould survey report.
“East Lothian Council will not grant any viewings to anyone without the appropriate level of RPE.”
Tranent Infant School, which closed its doors in 2007, has been at the centre of local concern for a number of years after becoming a magnet to local youths.
Two years ago local councillor Colin McGinn said work was underway to bring the school, which he described as ‘iconic’ back into use to help provide additional early learning hours in the town.
However it is understood that a review of the schools estate carried out by the local authority since then ruled the school building no longer required.
The school, which is off Sandersons Wynd in the town lies just outside the Tranent Conservation area.
