Renovated 1800s train station, now an 'enchanting' home up for sale.

The railroad station operated for a century, commencing in 1863.

Renovated 1800s train station, now an 'enchanting' home up for sale.
Renovated 1800s train station, now an 'enchanting' home up for sale.

A Victorian-era train station has been converted into a residence and a hotel, and is now available for purchase on the real estate market.

In 2002, Lisa and Steve Rawlings bought the former Coalport Station to escape the city's chaos and find a peaceful retreat.

At the time, the property had no trains or track and was overgrown with weeds and shrubs, as Steve Rawlings informed SWNS.

"From the moment we set foot on this property, we knew it was the ideal getaway. As we spent more time there, our vision for it became increasingly clear," he stated.

The 1863 property in Shropshire, England, houses two railroad carriages that serve as a hotel for the couple.

Railway house
The station house, pictured here, dates back to 1863 and functioned for 100 years.  (SWNS)

Over the years, Steve Rawlings stated that tourists have embraced the idea. He added that one group of visitors has remained there a remarkable 15 times.

Over the years, we have hosted approximately 2,000 bookings, as estimated.

He mentioned that he and his wife are selling their property because of her health issues.

Home interior
The former railroad station has been turned into a home.  (SWNS)

He revealed that they were selling their home solely due to Lisa's health and needed a space with lifts or a bungalow, referencing his wife.

Rawlings expressed regret about departing from the distinctive location but stated that he and his spouse would remain in the region because the town embodies an "old-fashioned way of living — something we treasure."

The Ironbridge Gorge and Shropshire Hills, both significant tourist attractions, are located near the historic location.

Railway carriage house
The property also includes two railroad carriages that can be rented out as a hotel.  (SWNS)

According to SWNS, the main house has three bedrooms and three reception rooms, along with a waiting room that serves as an office.

The two vintage Great Western Mark 1 carriages, dating back to the 1960s, can be accessed through the original train station platforms located in front of the main house.

While one carriage has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area, and a kitchen, the other offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, according to SWNS.

Railway house and owners
A couple is selling the home and hotel they renovated over the years. It was once an 1800s railroad station.  (SWNS)

The property is currently being marketed by Berriman Eaton for approximately $1.1 million.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to Berriman Eaton for comment.

by Brittany Kasko

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