Dirt cheap abandoned homes that’ll make perfect fixer-uppers

Bargain homes to snap up and renovate

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Enjoy a challenge? We’ve uncovered some of the best fixer-upper properties currently available at knock-down prices around the world. Whether you want to create your dream home or buy as an investment, there’s something here to inspire you.

Blue house, Ohio, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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This pretty blue clapboard house was built in 1850 and has plenty of period features waiting to be restored to their former glory. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms so with a little care and attention, it could make a great home for a small family. It's on the market for the bargain price of £23,670 ($30k).

Blue house, Ohio, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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The kitchen has lovely wooden cabinets that could be carefully brought back to life or replaced, depending on your style. Filled with charm, the property has hardwood floors throughout, plus the original wooden windows and door frames.

Blue house, Ohio, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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Tall sash windows in every room bathe the living space in light. Outside, there’s an enclosed porch for relaxing, plus a handy attached garage. The house is located in the quiet town of Richmond and is only available to cash buyers.

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18th-century house, Kentucky, USA: £33,645 ($43k)

Keller Williams Heartland

This fabulous house has bags of potential. It’s thought to have been built in the late 1700s with an addition on the front completed in the 1800s and rooms at the back added later in the 1970s. It has three sizeable bedrooms and sits on a generous 2.6 acres of land so there's plenty of room for development.

18th-century house, Kentucky, USA: £33,645 ($43k)

Keller Williams Heartland

With features including a beautiful carved staircase, sash windows, hardwood floors and original doors, this could make a characterful dream home once restored. There’s also a large front room with tall ceilings and wood-panelling that would be a perfect space for entertaining.

18th-century house, Kentucky, USA: £33,645 ($43k)

Keller Williams Heartland

Bright and airy, large windows draw plenty of sunlight into this upstairs bedroom. Downstairs, there’s a spacious eat-in kitchen and a laundry room, plus a large stone cellar providing plenty of storage. The property is nestled in a rural spot close to Hoosier National Forest.

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Lake house, New Jersey, USA: £45,500 ($58k)

Coldwell Banker

This detached three-bedroom clapboard house was built in 1920. Located in the town of West Milford close to Greenwood Lake, it's within easy reach of numerous marinas and restaurants. You can enjoy tranquil views of the woods from the characterful deck at the back if you can meet the £45,500 ($58k) asking price.

Lake house, New Jersey, USA: £45,500 ($58k)

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As you step through the door, you're greeted by a characterful living space featuring plenty of rustic charm, from the old stove in the corner to the wooden beams and shutters. There’s also a formal dining room so you can entertain in style, plus a basement for storage.

Lake house, New Jersey, USA: £45,500 ($58k)

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This quirky room has been decorated by the property’s current owners with dramatic dark-green wallpaper and a Tiffany pendant lamp. With a lick of light paint, you could easily maximise the light flooding in through those double-aspect sash windows.

Traditional home, Thuringia, Germany: £37,500 ($47k)

Sneddon & Lock

This semi-detached house was built in 1910 and is on the market for £37,500 ($47k). It was partially updated in 2013 and already has central heating and double glazing in some rooms. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garden, it has plenty of potential to be the perfect family home.

Traditional home, Thuringia, Germany: £37,500 ($47k)

Sneddon & Lock

This charming hallway makes a bold first impression, with its original wooden staircase and hexagonal floor tiles. Wood-panelling on the walls and ceiling give this space a cosy, intimate feel. Elsewhere, other features include a solid-fuel stove in the living room and parquet floors.

Traditional home, Thuringia, Germany: £37,500 ($47k)

Sneddon & Lock

This spacious eat-in kitchen still has the original stained glass in its door. The property comes with an annexe and outbuildings that can be renovated or knocked down to create a bigger garden. It’s located in the village of Uthleben on the Thuringian plains, around 90 miles west of Leipzig.

Pink property, Quebec, Canada: £45,500 ($58k)

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This duplex apartment is crying out to be given a complete overhaul. We could easily see it transformed into a comfortable family home or even renovated as an investment. It has three bedrooms and is on sale for 70% of its market value at £46,240 ($58k).

Pink property, Quebec, Canada: £45,500 ($58k)

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There’s a sunny living room with two big windows to draw in sunlight, plus three bedrooms. It’s located on the main street of the village of Grenville on the Ottawa River, around 60 miles from Montreal.

Pink property, Quebec, Canada: £45,500 ($58k)

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The spacious kitchen has an opening into the living room with a dining area located at the opposite end, creating a sociable space for spending time with the family or entertaining. It could be completely transformed with new kitchen units and a lick of paint.

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Colonial-style home, New York, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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The price of this six-bedroom home has been reduced due to a leaky roof and mould, making it an absolute bargain if you're prepared to carry out the extensive repairs needed. It was completed in 1901 and has period features galore. As it’s a repossessed property, it’s only available to cash buyers at a price of £23,670 ($30k).

Colonial-style home, New York, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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With hardwood floors throughout, this grand reception room is our favourite space, featuring a lovely decorative border, original fireplaces, panelled doors and an ornate staircase. With a little care, this could be a charming social space for the whole family.

Colonial-style home, New York, USA: £23,670 ($30k)

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There’s also a fabulous child’s bedroom with a bed and playhouse combined. The property is in the small town of Boonville near the Adirondack Mountains – there’s snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding nearby in the winter and boating, swimming and hiking in the summer.

Country villa, Sjöbo, Sweden: £40,232 ($53k)

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With this property, you can create your own rural retreat whilst being within easy reach of the cities of Lund, Malmö and Ystad. On the market for £40,232 ($53k), it’s surrounded by lush gardens and there’s also a garage and storage building outside.

Country villa, Sjöbo, Sweden: £40,232 ($53k)

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The interior is light and airy, and the living room features fabulous views of the surrounding countryside from its large dual-aspect windows. There are two bedrooms, an unfinished bathroom and a separate dining room.

Country villa, Sjöbo, Sweden: £40,232 ($53k)

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The kitchen is already fitted with stylish cream and wood units so it wouldn’t require a complete overhaul to become the perfect space for cooking and eating. There are wooden floors throughout and there's the potential to convert the loft space into an extra room.

1920s colonial, Maine, USA: £67,289 ($85k)

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With a little love and a thorough makeover, this fabulous five-bedroom home built in 1920 could be stunning. The exterior already has the wow-factor, with its decorative porch, cream-painted clapboard and green-tiled upper floors. It's on the market for a mere £67,289 ($85k).

1920s colonial, Maine, USA: £67,289 ($85k)

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There’s a wealth of original features throughout, including wooden floors, sash windows and a hand-carved staircase. This bedroom has lovely built-in cupboards and one of the three bathrooms has an original tiled floor.

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1920s colonial, Maine, USA: £67,289 ($85k)

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Light floods into this spacious reception room, which features a vintage pendant light fitting and cornicing. Outside, a concrete slab has already been poured for a garage to be built on. The property is located in the town of Milo, 90 miles from the state capital Augusta.

Traditional stone house, Charente, France: £59,064 ($77k)

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This lovely traditional home in the historic fortified town of Brigueuil is in good condition with new electrics and double glazing. Listed for £59,064 ($77k), it is crying out to be turned into a fabulous residence or holiday home.

Traditional stone house, Charente, France: £59,064 ($77k)

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The heart of the home, the bright and airy kitchen comes complete with a chimney and stove. On the same level, you'll find a bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. There’s also a basement with a laundry room, cellar, toilet and boiler room.

Traditional stone house, Charente, France: £59,064 ($77k)

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On the top floor is a large attic that has been partially converted into this sunny room. The unfinished section could easily be transformed into a valuable third bedroom. Outside is a small fenced garden, a large vegetable patch and a garage. Limoges Airport is just 25 minutes' drive away.

Victorian home, Michigan, USA: £17,000 ($21.5k)

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For £17,000 ($21.5k), you can pick up this pretty two-bedroom house built in 1880. It’s in a great location in the city of Ishpeming, within walking distance of shops and amenities. The best bit? It has two decks outside for relaxing and entertaining.

Victorian home, Michigan, USA: £17,000 ($21.5k)

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Living spaces include a large kitchen and a sizeable sun-filled lounge. While the home may need a little attention, there are plenty of original features including sash windows and exposed wooden floors that with a little love, could be something special.

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Victorian home, Michigan, USA: £17,000 ($21.5k)

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Off from the kitchen is this handy laundry room with an original cast-iron radiator and colourful green wall tiles. While this project needs a lot of elbow grease, it could yield a healthy payback to a brave buyer who's looking for a challenge.

Hobby farm, County Cork, Ireland: £44,211 ($56k)

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If you’ve always fancied owning your very own farm, this property could be the perfect purchase. The three-bedroom house sits on three-quarters of an acre in a peaceful rural setting with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It's on the market for £44,211 ($56k).

Hobby farm, County Cork, Ireland: £44,211 ($56k)

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Inside, the house is a little worse for wear, but there's plenty of rustic charm – from the wooden floors to the cladded walls. There’s also a fireplace that's crying out to be given a new lease of life. Once renovated, this building could be the ultimate cosy country home.

Hobby farm, County Cork, Ireland: £44,211 ($56k)

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The property comes with a barn, a shed and two stables, so if you want to keep horses or sheep, this could be the place for you. It’s located in Barnacurra, 10 minutes from the market town of Newmarket and an hour from Cork.

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Townhouse, Murcia, Spain: £7,704 ($10k)

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This lovely terraced townhouse in the typical Spanish town of Moratalla would be perfect as a holiday home after a few remedial works. The bargain property has lots of potential and even has scope for a third floor to be added.

Townhouse, Murcia, Spain: £7,704 ($10k)

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There’s a living/dining area and storage space downstairs plus a living room, bedroom and kitchen which need a complete overhaul. The rooms are light and airy and some feature beautiful decorative floor tiling.

Townhouse, Murcia, Spain: £7,704 ($10k)

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Furniture is even thrown in with the rock-bottom asking price of £7,704 ($10k), including a wardrobe, bedframe, chairs and a marble coffee table. Moratalla is in a mountainous area that's awash with historic buildings, from a charming castle to a 16th-century Catholic church. What are you waiting for?

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