This house in rural Cork is rent-free for potential tenants

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. This house in Cork is offering free rent in exchange for caretaking duties in the house and grounds.

The ground floor of a two storey house in Shanballymore is up for rent, but the owner would rather receive practical support than financial.

Although the house is priced at a mere €100 per month the description states that it is actually rent free - as long as the tenant looks after the property while they live there.

"This is a unique 2 bedroom ground floor accommodation in a beautiful Georgian House in private grounds near Castletownroche," the property description reads.

"The accommodation is offered free of charge in return for light gardening / housekeeping / caretaker duties in the house and grounds.

"The property is set in a rural location near a river and is very private. It would ideally suit a single person or couple who would be able to commit for the longer term and who would take an interest and pride in the upkeep of the property."

It is an an innovative approach and one that could become more popular among landlords and tenants, especially since homelessness is a growing concern in Ireland. 800 children and their families were made homeless in the first 10 months of this year, with 45 families losing their homes in Dublin alone last month.

More information on the house is available here.