Could this empty building be the ideal opportunity for Ashley and Perry Grainger to take on a renovation project in their preferred location? Mike Dade takes a closer look

PLOT WATCH: Mike Dade investigates

Mike Dade

WHO Ashley & Perry Grainger

WHAT A derelict-looking building with past industrial use, positioned on a corner site surrounded by attractive terraced houses

WHERE Brighton

A shley and Perry Grainger are looking for a plot or property suitable for refurbishment that offers easy access to Brighton city centre. They want to create a large home, with at least two bedrooms and enough space for entertaining. The couple would prefer a quiet location and would love to create something with real wow factor. They’ve spotted an empty building on the market, ideally located just outside the city centre and set in a quiet and attractive residential area. Could this property be what they’re looking for?

Transformation opportunity

The property is on a corner site, with attractive terraced houses surrounding it. The ground floor features three garages, with an adjacent flat roof garage linking the property onto a row of terraced houses. On the other corner there’s an attached dwelling. The building is made from rendered blockwork, with a slate roof. The first floor features a door on the external wall with an old winch positioned above, confirming some previous industrial use. On the other street-facing frontage is a more conventional entrance door and set of windows, which are partly boarded up. The overall appearance suggests the property has remained unused for some time.