Historic mansion for sale for $594k but there's an unusual catch
An 1890s manor in the UK has hit the auction block for just £288,000 ($A594,000).
The catch? Prospective buyers can only view it from a distance.
Shire Hall, in Llangefni on the island of Anglesey, north Wales, was built in 1899 and sits overlooking the Afon Cefni river, The Sun reports.
It was originally constructed of stone at a cost of £4,453, with an extension added in 1912.
Once used as office space, the building is now derelict following a serious fire, and is considered unsafe to enter.
It's set to be sold at auction between 20 and 22 May.
Viewings are restricted due to the building's dangerous condition, including a collapsed roof and major structural damage.
'The site is inaccessible, and we are informed is unsafe. We are unauthorised to provide access,' the listing by Paul Fosh auctions reads.
'Any party accessing the property enters at their own risk.'
Paul Fosh Auctions says the site has planning permission in place for six riverside apartments.
However, they note that a more extensive development could be possible, depending on future discussions with the local council.
Gemma Vaughan from the auction house said: 'The lot offers a most unusual and exciting opportunity for an investor/developer to acquire this historic building in the heart of Llangefni.'
Shire Hall is among 91 properties scheduled for an online auction from May 20 to 22.
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