510 East St Climax, KS 67137

Located on the eastern edge of the Climax city limits, sits this history packed property that boasts incredible space and opportunity inside and outside. Constructed in 1909 as the Climax Grade School, this building has stood the test of time and transformed from grade school to a community space where numerous church soup suppers were held along with group meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, birthday parties and more. The property has currently been utilized for Climax City meetings and now for the first time in its history, available to purchase. The opportunity to revitalize the property for ongoing public events or create into one incredible lodge, residence or more, the foundation has been laid with the details and craftmanship of the 1900's still intact and well maintained awaiting the new chapter. The original structure was built in 1909 and is the westerly section that holds 1,800 sq. ft. of space and was two separate classrooms. The east additional was then added on in 1940 and created a needed additional classroom with 940 sq. ft. of space. Throughout the building, the original hardwood floors create the space and are in fantastic condition. The chalkboards and built-in bookshelves and large baseboard trim add additional appreciate to the craftmanship that once was. There are two separate restrooms that are located in the middle of the building in between the east and west sides. Just before going into the east addition there is a storage space area with open walking room that allows for an easy flow throughout. The addition was constructed in 1940 adding on the additional classroom that was then updated to a full kitchen that fed hundreds at a time with local events. Over the years the property received necessary maintenance that has held the preservation of the property. The property is on Greenwood County Rural Water #1, Westar for electric, propane for heat and city sewer. The outdoor space holds +/-1.8 acres and is incredible with an opportunity to expand the building, create a healthy parking lot or to leave for open space. The property is deeded in two separate tracts with Greenwood County Register of Deeds. The east and northeast sides of the building hold the basketball court and playground. With all the history and all of the opportunity this distinguished property holds, it truly is one to tour in person to appreciate all it is and all of the life it holds!