Merchant’s House, one of the oldest buildings still standing in Plymouth, is looking for new ownership to give this building a fresh lease of live and new purpose.

There are hopes that under this new ownership Merchant’s House can be restored to its former glory, with a preference for public access, so we can all enjoy the rich history of this Grade II listed building.

I featured Merchant’s House on my 2024 ‘Plymouth Buildings at Risk’ list, to help shine a light on the iconic buildings we have in our city that have fallen into disrepair. Plymouth’s streets are bursting with history and these buildings help to tell our story and we must reclaim pride in our built heritage.

My ‘Buildings at Risk’ list is an annual campaign, calling on the owners of Plymouth’s iconic disused buildings to invest in them or sell them to someone who will. I’m delighted that Plymouth City Council have put Merchant’s House up for sale to find a suitable owner who can give it a brighter future. As a proud Janner, I’ll keep campaigning until all of our city’s iconic buildings are brought back to life. Click here to see my 2024 Buildings at Risk.