If you fancy taking on the fixer-upper project of a lifetime, then these tumbledown treasures might be just the ticket. Left to languish and deserving of a second chance, they're brimming with development potential. From a former bank to a rundown church, these promising derelict buildings are sure to pique your interest. Click or scroll on for more...

This imposing historic corner building is not only strategically located within one of the world’s most prominent luxury shopping districts, but it also happens to be overflowing with personality. On the market with LoopNet and Ashkenazy Acquisition for an undisclosed sum, prospective buyers can get in touch to put forward their interest...

Constructed in 1910, the historic building was originally a bank and, for many years, also operated as San Francisco's Museum of Ice Cream, so the interior is eclectic to say the least. With pink walls, ball pits filled with fake sprinkles and psychedelic wallpapers lining almost every wall, the colossal building is certainly one of a kind. 

Comprised of approximately 24,408 square feet, the former bank soars up five floors and could easily be converted into an incredible apartment building, or a multi-generation house for one very lucky (and wealthy) family. However, due to its central city location, surrounded by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Dior and Macy’s, the property could also be transformed into a high-end hotel, a luxury department store, or even a gallery. The choice really is yours...

Known as Hargrove Bellamy House, this romantic and regal residence can be found in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. For sale with Live Oak Real Estate for a relatively affordable $1.1 million (£791k), the historic mansion was built in 1928 by Hargrove Bellamy, a descendant of the city's famed Bellamy family.

Occupying a prominent plot on Market Street, the abandoned fixer-upper was left neglected for years and soon fell into a state of disrepair. Luckily though, the once grand Georgian-style home has been saved from near certain ruin and is now structurally sound and ready to be restored by an imaginative buyer. Spanning 8,027 square feet, there's plenty of space to work with across the three-storey residence.

Inside, you'll find a total of 13 grand rooms, many with soaring ceilings, decorative woodwork, timber floors, large sash windows and ornate fireplaces that demand to be preserved. There's a stunning entry hall with an elegant spiral staircase, a formal living room, a dining room, a bright kitchen and a butler's pantry, all of which will need to be fully overhauled in order to return them to their original splendor. If you've got the talent, and the budget, then this dream home could soon be yours...

This rundown office building was likely once a very grand Georgian residence. Located in one of London's trendiest neighbourhoods, Hackney, the impressive property is in need of some serious attention, but with the right cash injection and imagination, it could really be something. Let's step inside the abandoned mansion...

On the market with Fyfe Mcdade for $4.7 million (£3.4m), the lucky new owner will need some deep pockets in order to bring the building back to its former glory. Inside, you'll find 7,347 square feet of space spread across three floors. Dating from the early 18th century, the office building is home to pretty tiled fireplaces, large sash windows, high ceilings and timber floors, all of which will need to be carefully restored.

The property was also a private members' club at some point and it isn't difficult to imagine how regal the interior could be once again, if looked after by the right person. But buyers should be aware that the property is Grade II-listed, so any renovation works would need to be sensitive and in keeping with development restrictions. This could certainly be the ultimate fixer-upper, but do you have what it takes?

If you have a larger budget to play with, Greylock Mansion might just be the abandoned mansion of your dreams. Listed with Compass for $1.8 million (£1.3m), the impressive property encompasses 25 rooms and a vast, seven-acre garden. Bordering the exceptional landscapes of Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this magnificent dwelling is almost too good to be true. 

Located on a rocky hill above the River Guil in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France, this magnificent château and its outbuildings were originally built to protect the valley from invaders. Constructed in 1265, the fort is on the market for €2.5 million ($2.9m/£2.1m) and has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and greenery.

Accessed by a drawbridge, the abandoned castle is encircled by a number of other structures, including soldiers' barracks, storehouses, arms depots, a bakery, a hospital and even a chapel. The château was also the scene of many battles over the centuries and became a base for the Chasseurs Alpins during the Second World War.

If you've always wanted to buy an old fort this could be the project for you! Although some of the surrounding buildings having received facelifts since the fort's defences were improved in 1692, there are still many parts of the château that need renovating. With a number of towers and crumbling façades, the château's interior could also do with some work. This hallway features disintegrating walls and well-trodden tiled floors that have no doubt seen a lot throughout the years.

Positioned in the historic American town of Selma, North Carolina, this grand Gothic Revival-style building was completed in 1908 and has long been an important local landmark. Nestled on a prominent corner plot in the heart of town, Selma Baptist Church benefits from a stately masonry exterior, a dominant corner bell tower, pointed arch windows, and buttresses with rusticated stone details. Sadly, the property is in a state of disrepair and is in need of an overhaul both inside and out.

Inside, the abandoned church features a soaring cathedral ceiling and large arched windows that would make great additions to a living space, while period details such as original Gothic ecclesiastical chandeliers and pressed metal ceilings add to the property's charm. Elsewhere, there's a panelled staircase, a raised pulpit area, a pastor’s office, numerous bathrooms and a small partial basement.

For sale via Preservation North Carolina for just $140,000 (£100k), the church could be the perfect purchase for an ambitious buyer. What's more, the church is eligible for historic tax credits and is located in an Opportunity Zone, meaning the purchaser will benefit from financial support when converting the building for residential use. 

Cloaked in overgrown greenery and featuring broken windows and boarded up panes, it's clear to see that this abandoned school is in need of rescuing. On the market for $750,000 (£538k) and offering 42,000 square feet of interior space, it could be the ideal shell to turn into one vast property or a number of stylish flats. 

Situated on 148 acres of land on the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal, this regal castle was constructed in 1800 and retains many of its striking original features. With 17 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, the fairytale castle boasts almost 22,000 square feet of inside space. Known as Quinta da Torre de Santo António, it's become an important local landmark and sits on a scenic plateau in the countryside, allowing for stunning panoramic views from almost every room. 

A grand atrium opens up to a great hall with edged neo-Mudéjar tiles and walls decorated with tapestries. There are bespoke coffered ceilings with painted murals, marble and bronze fireplaces, and refined marble columns. A staircase leads to the upper floors and features bronze balustrades and baroque tiled panels from the first half of the 18th century, as well as Manueline mullion windows. Elsewhere, you’ll find golden bronze lamps, stained glass windows and gilded details.

The palace is surrounded by gardens and woods and comes with stables, coach houses and numerous servants’ quarters. The Jardim Velho or Old Garden was created by the famous French gardener Pedro Maurier and features highly decorative hedges, lawns and flowerbeds. For sale with Portugal Property and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for €6 million ($7.1m/£5.1m), this royal residence is just waiting to be snapped up.

Despite being listed with LoopNet and J Street Companies for a cool $8 million (£4.7m), this historic church in Washington, D.C., USA, will provide plenty of bang for your buck. Encompassing 10,713 square feet and overflowing with character, this unique development opportunity is one not to be overlooked...

The eye-catching building dates back to 1880 and has a unique internal layout that is in need of a rethink. Covering two floors, the building is overflowing with period fixtures, including stained glass windows, original church woodwork, beamed and tin ceilings, iron columns, brick walls and timber staircases. With this extreme fixer-upper, there's much to admire!

This is without doubt the finest space in the historic church. With its incredible graffitied walls and ceiling and original features, this room could be something really special. What's more, the property can be found across the road from the Rubell Art Museum and Randall School, which is currently undergoing redevelopment, meaning this corner of Washington, D.C. is on its way up. Have you got what it takes to tackle such an extensive project?

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