Sitting in the small city of Norcross in Minnesota, this abandoned schoolhouse is in desperate need of a helping hand. Built in 1938, the Art Deco-style building could make a wonderful home for someone with a keen eye for detail. 

Left to decay over the years, the property has most recently has been a fixer-upper project for a local couple. Now passing the buck onto someone else, they have already installed an electric panel and city water. 

After closing in the 1970s, the space was left abandoned, but has since been cleared out and is ready for work to begin. Sitting on just under an acre of land, the building could be yours for $48,000 ($35k). 

With a grand entrance, the former library could easily make a stunning home. Jam-packed with original features, the abandoned property boasts original tiled floors and wood panelling from when it was built in 1920. 

Hidden away out of sight, the basement would make the perfect games room with its tall ceiling, large windows and very own entrance. Elsewhere, many of the rooms still feature original bookshelves and furniture. Now on the market, it could be yours for $250,000 (£183k).

Situated in the middle of Love Valley, a small western town in the city of Statesville, North Carolina this unique building is on the market for $265,000 (£194k). More than just a rental space, the store is located in the heart of the historic town which is in a whole world of its own with regular rodeos and festivals. 

When the town was built in 1954 as a retreat from 1950s America, the general store was the centre of the bustling settlement. However, today it's been left abandoned for a new owner to come and transform it into a stunning space. 

Easily mistaken for a big home on sale for a tiny price, this empty bar in the town of Halifax, Pennsylvania, would make the perfect home. Currently on the market for $299,000 (£219k), the former Corner Pockets Pub is in desperate need of a new owner who is ready to undertake some renovations. 

Inside, the building is still set up for its past life. With a centre bar and stools, TVs and a chalkboard with the daily specials, the lower level looks like the punters and owner just got up and left. However, with a little bit of work, the room could easily be turned into a living space with stunning wood-panelled walls. 

However, in dire need of repair, the living spaces aren't yet habitable. The perfect extreme fixer-upper project, the building can be reconfigured in any way the new owner wants. 

Heading back across the pond, this Victorian Methodist church would make the perfect unique home conversion. Sitting in the historic town of Matlock, Derbyshire, UK it's surrounded by the stunning Peak District National Park and is packed with development potential. 

With a traditional stone exterior and stained glass windows, the church is currently listed with a starting price of $477,000 (£350k). Set back from the road and sitting on a third of an acre of land, it would make the perfect private home with breathtaking views across the valley.

Heading inside, the interior isn't as pared back as the traditional exterior. With a hot pink carpet and coloured ceiling, there are still a handful of original details that could be included in a home renovation, from the stunning beamed roof to the natural hardwood floors and original arched windows. 

Split into three rooms, the main church building also houses an old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom that was once used to feed and water the congregation. With a number of other benefits, the church is already kitted out with all the mains services, which should make converting it into a home a whole lot easier. 

With a grand, imposing facade, this old pawnshop in California's San Joaquin County could be the ideal purchase for an ambitious buyer. Built in 1881, the property is positioned at the heart of the small town of Lockeford – a charming tight-knit community on Highway 88.

Offering 14,000 square feet of space across three vast storeys for $750,000 (£550k), there's no shortage of room for a large family to stretch out. A big bonus, the building comes with central heating and air conditioning, plus a new roof was recently installed so you're unlikely to run into any major renovation costs.

On the second floor, there's a small kitchen that's perfectly useable until the residential conversion takes place, while on the lower ground level, you'll find a cool spacious basement that could be repurposed as a generous wine cellar. If we were you, we'd try and get a few pieces of retro décor thrown into the sale too!

Located in the city of Edmonton in the province of Alberta, this historic property is one for movie fans. Built in 1914 the Princess Theatre was the first marble-faced building in Western Canada and is now on the market for CA$3.5 million which is approximately $2.8 million ($2m). With just shy of 14,300 square feet of space, the abandoned building could make for a spectacular family home. 

Now a Provincial Historic Site, the abandoned cinema covers four floors and is just as grand inside as it is outside. The main entrance foyer looks like it has been left abandoned in a rush with a working ticket station and rope barrier still standing. However, it's still a grand and impressive space thanks to its towering ceiling, dazzling chandelier and imposing staircase.

Jam-packed with period details, the Princess Theatre is just waiting to be brought back to life. From the original tiled entrance to the main 360-seater theatre and the projection room, it's a real estate opportunity not to be missed!

As well as the main theatre, the abandoned building also boasts a second room that offers 90 seats and its very own concession stand. Located on 82nd Avenue, the property is just waiting for the right owner to give it a new lease of life. 

Considered America's first waterpark, Lake Dolores Waterpark has hit the market for $11 million (£8m). Reportedly built in 1962 by local businessman Bob Byers for his wife, Dolores, the 251-acre park is located in the heart of the Mojave Desert. 

Left abandoned in 2004, after three unsuccessful launch attempts, the waterpark is now on the market. Still in the planning stages, the resort is a developers dream and could be turned into whatever the imagination desires. However, the listing shows that the sale comes with plans for a lake resort, camping grounds, an upgraded water park and accommodation, just to name a few. 

When YouTube vlogger, JakeOrl filmed the derelict site, it showed off the state of decay that has occurred over the years. With waterslides removed, all that's left are the swimming pools and sand, so who knows what will become of the land?

Surrounded by overgrown trees, many of the buildings have succumbed to the elements and are now covered in graffiti. However, with so many acres of land and opportunities aplenty, we can't wait to see what becomes of the waterpark. 

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