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Derelict House Sells for £2,000, Becomes Artist Haven
26 Apr
Summary
- A derelict house was sold for £2,000 by Middlesbrough Council.
- The property was renovated into affordable apartments for artists.
- The project aims to support artists and benefit the local community.
Middlesbrough Council has sold a derelict house on Princes Road in Gresham for a mere £2,000. This property, once part of a scaled-back regeneration project, has been acquired by the non-profit organization Creative Factory. They have since renovated it into two one-bedroom apartments.
These apartments will be available at affordable prices specifically for artists. The initiative aims to support creatives within Middlesbrough, encouraging them to stay and develop their projects locally. This aligns with the organization's goal to increase housing options for creatives.
Creative Factory also plans to convert a former jewellers on Linthorpe Road into an art gallery by September. This is timed to coincide with the Turner Prize exhibition coming to Middlesbrough.
