A 200-year-old UK castle is up for grabs for just £30,000.
Brough Lodge on the island of Fetlar in Shetland, Scotland, boasts 40 acres of land, with walled gardens, folly towers and a courtyard, and could be yours for less than the price of a one-bedroom flat.
But bargain hunters beware, as there is a catch to this magnificent property – and it comes with a hefty price tag.
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Whoever takes on the castle will have to pay for major renovations to the building, which would cost the buyer an eye-watering £12million.
The Brough Lodge Trust formed in 1998 has launched an appeal for a "philanthropic entrepreneur" to take on – and fork out for – plans to transform the site into a holiday retreat, which would involve the creation of 24 new bedrooms and a restaurant off the existing building.
"The vision is simple but effective," the trust's website reads.
"Under the plans we have developed, the building's historic character would be fully respected."
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Brough Lodge is a category A listed building on the northwest side of Fetlar, which has been referred to as the "garden of Shetland" and has just 61 residents.
it was built in 1820 by Arthur Nicolson, a merchant who was inspired by the buildings he had seen on his travels to France, Switzerland and Italy.
But despite its beauty it has remained empty and deserted since the 1980s, when the last Lady Nicolson moved out.
The last heir of the Nicolson family, Olive Borland, transferred ownership to the volunteer-run Brough Lodge Trust in 2007 and is one of the trustees.
The organisation has so far spent more than £500,000 worth of donations making the much-loved castle watertight and creating a new roof, but now more investment is needed to bring their vision for the property to life.
Once renovation work is complete, guests at Brough Lodge will be treated to stunning views of the North Sea as well as being able to take part in yoga and textile classes and sample Shetland traditions like weaving.
Proceeds from the lodge's sale would be spent on teaching children to hand-knit in a bid to preserve the island's heritage.
The newly-created retreat would also create 14 jobs and give the island an economic boost thanks to a new influx of tourists.
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