IF you've ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant or hotel, then you don't have to look too far down the road for an opportunity to do just that.
We've rounded up five commercial properties currently listed for sale in Irvine and Kilwinning - including a number-one-ranked restaurant and a 10-bedroom hotel.
Now could be your chance to take over one of these and run your own business...
Irvine - Glasgow Vennel
ADESSO Restaurant in Glasgow Vennel is on the market for offers over £150,000 with the current owners looking to take semi-retirement and sell up.
The popular Italian eatery is rated the top restaurant in Irvine on Tripadvisor with more than 400 reviews and it is open five days a week.
More details here.
High Street
THIS High Street retail property occupies a central position in Irvine town centre, sitting next to Semi-Chem, and was previously home to women's clothing store Happit.
It is listed for sale for offers over £250,000.
According to the listing, an application has been made and remains pending for change of use permission to a class 3 restaurant and takeaway.
For more information on the property, click here.
Quarry Road
THIS detached workshop space occupies a prominent roadside position in the town centre and offers an "excellent opportunity for signage in an area of high passing traffic".
The building is an older style, traditional workshop contained over two floors, with accommodation including workshop, stores, offices, and a toilet.
Offers over £55,000 are being invited - more information here.
Kilwinning - Byres Road
THE 10-bedroom Taylors Hotel - with a bar, restaurant, function suite and nightclub - is on the market for offers in excess of £395,000.
The property includes a private car park with space for more than 30 cars and the building has three floors - with the nightclub, a cellar, stores and toilets on the basement level.
Find out more here.
Byres Road
THE run-down former Thirst Foot pub is being sold at auction on January 26 with a guide price of just £25,000.
The property has planning permission for the development of three two-bedroom terraced homes - however, the internal condition of the current building is said to be "unsafe for public access".
Find out more here.
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