Converted bathhouse with bowling alley, cinema and carnival room could be yours for £1.5m

THIS FABULOUSLY fun East-Sussex property which is on sale for £1.5m has its own cinema room and bowling alley.

Get prepared to be bowled over by these incredible shots of the converted Turkish Bathhouse which dates back to 1875.

The grade II listed four-bedroom detached house is located in St Leonards-On-Sea next to Hastings in East-Sussex.

The beach is right on the doorstep with a long strip of sandy shingle stretching from Hastings to Bexhill and beyond.

The stunning house boasts four bedrooms, one capable of sleeping up to seven people at a time and another which can be readily converted into a state-of-the-art cinema room.

There are also indoor basketball facilities, a huge storage area where the pool once stood (with access through a quirky ‘secret tunnel’ in the utility room), a sun-dappled private terrace, and even tiles dating back to the original Turkish Baths.

Those seeking total serenity can head to the luxurious master bedroom which is spread over the entire floor.

It has a striking nickel bath and views over the sea.

Fine & Country estate agents said: “They say a picture tells a thousand words. So how do we attempt to describe the indescribable?

"The Bath House is one of the most historic, cleverly converted homes in St Leonards

“Its past tells stories of a school swimming bath, a Church and a glass factory.

"Completely dilapidated on purchase, our vendors have renovated this wondrous property into a family property with bowling alley and home cinema.

“With a plethora of fine and fun features, exciting entertaining spaces meet comfortable family living, all under one roof.”

Even before its dramatic refurbishment, the building enjoyed a fascinating 144-year history.

The estate agents said: “The Turkish Baths were built in 1875 but were only open for six years before closing due to competition in the area.

“Uplands Girl's school bought the building and built an extension to the rear which housed a saltwater swimming pool.

The estate agents explained: “The school later sold the building and during the 1920s it became a local community hall.

“During the war, St Leonards Parish Church was destroyed by a bouncing bomb and The Bath House became an emergency church for nearly 10 years playing host to many happy weddings and family occasions.

“It was then bought in the 1950s and became a science glass factory (Scientific House) until the late 1990s when it fell into disrepair.

“In 2013 the current vendors bought the derelict building and converted it into a spectacular and unique family home.”