It’s not uncommon for buyers to snap up properties in need of work if they fancy a challenging renovation, whether it be a house, a shop or even a barn.
But there’s one Salford dad who decided to take on one ambitious project after stumbling across the building online – an abandoned chapel in Swinton. Eddie Whittingham spotted the old Manchester Road Methodist chapel, which dates back to the 1800s, while searching for places to build a co-working office space.
The building – which he plans to call Ministry of Work – hopes to create a ‘city centre vibe’ workspace but located in the suburbs. It aims to be an affordable place to work for business start-ups, freelancers and the local community.
