PICTURES: Property that 'seldom comes to the market' for sale in Mayo

A property that “seldom comes on the market” is being sold in Co. Mayo for €200,000.

The former Parochial House in the village of Carracastle is a detached three-bedroom home spans two floors.

The property is described as “in need of rescuing” on the Daft.ie ad.

“Its elegant facade echoes of a bygone era where attention to detail was not spared,” it states.

The house boasts three bedrooms, two reception rooms, a kitchen, dining area, ground-floor W.C, and a family bathroom.

Sitting on roughly 0.89 acres, many of the home’s “original period features” are still intact, including wrought iron piers and double gates.

”This property could make an exceptional original family home...This is a rare opportunity to purchase a characterful home in a lovely quiet village setting,” the ad says.

It’s connected to electricity and water, with a septic tank on site, and a BER of F.

Over two acres of forestry are included in the sale.

It should be noted that the property is a protected structure, so any renovations or alterations would need planning permission and must follow conservation requirements.