Gurteen House far from mundane

EVEN from the outside, Gurteen House near Bandon in Co Cork looks that bit different, but the differences really stack up on closer examination — spooky eyes follow your around the outside and inside of this unusual property mix.

Being offered as a private house sale with two adjoining properties giving a total of 10 bedrooms, with its quirky, moody and brooding character it could suit a niche commercial use too what chance as a base for murder mystery weekends?

Two dozen carved gargoyles, fancifully positioned to ward off evil spirits, are dotted around the outside, and can be spotted lurking in the interior as well.