Ever driven past a tumbledown barn or neglected lighthouse and fantasised about turning it into the home of your dreams, like the homes on Wrecks to Riches TV programme.
Photo: Wrecks to Riches homes
You may have kept on driving, because the sheer scale of trying to turn such an unusual property into a uniquely personalised home seemed just too off-putting.
Sometimes all it takes is a leap of faith to get the home you really want, perhaps with a little help from a team of Wrecks to Riches property renovation experts!
Wrecks to Riches TV show looking for property renovators
Some of us are prepared to contemplate going that extra mile to create something unique - a home like no other, one that will leave visitors awestruck and full of wonder. If this sounds like you then read on.
The guys from the Discovery Channel got in touch with us this week looking for some candidates for their new Wrecks to Riches property renovation TV show in the UK.
What kind of Property Renovations does Wrecks to Riches feature?
" Wrecks to Riches will feature extreme and unusual restorations, conversions and ambitious rebuilds - think homes made from a chicken shed, a super thin house built on a double garage in London or a lighthouse at Beachy Head" says Alice from TwoFour Broadcast.
"The main focus is to see how life for our contributors is going to change dramatically as they struggle to make their vision a reality in Wrecks to Riches. All of our buyers have varying ideas and budgets, an unusual property and agreed planning permission ready to turn it into a home.
"Some are first time buyers spotting potential to get them on the ladder, others are more practised, but all are taking on the most challenging obstacle of their lives. They are fulfilling their aspirations as they create their own Wrecks to Riches homes to their very own designs and we are there as they face each hurdle and the emotional tribulations of adapting to a new lifestyle.
How does the Wrecks to Riches show work?
"In the Wrecks to Riches property renovation TV show we will follow the journeys of people who are prepared to take the plunge by turning an extraordinary property into a fully functioning home.
"But they won't be alone - our pair of experts will be there to observe, advise and help. Most of all, they'll be able to offer moral support when everyone else - friends, family, colleagues - is saying that they're mad."
"Every episode has a natural narrative arc - from finding the strange property, through to buying it, planning the renovation, carrying out the restoration (with all the trials and tribulations) and ultimately moving into the finished product.
"In addition our experts will be bringing a green agenda to each of the Wrecks to Riches projects - advising on how the renovations can incorporate new eco-technology, sustainability and the production of a low carbon footprint.
"The UK needs 250,000 new homes built every year to keep up with demand. Each year we're 100,000 short of the target... But there are 750,000 empty properties out there to be renovated.
For those taking on the challenge good luck with the Wrecks to Riches property renovation!