Gothic castle estate with a whopping 26 bedrooms on the market for £1.2m - and its the ultimate doer-upper

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When searching for a new home, some people prefer to buy a newly built property that is ready to move straight into, whereas others would much rather purchase a home that requires improvement so that they can make it their own. For house hunters who are the latter, and have a lot of cash in the bank, this gothic castle-style estate is the ultimate doer-upper and is in need of a big renovation project due to its run-down, derelict state.

The impressive 19th century Welsh castle is currently up for sale for £1,250,000. Within the price tag buyers will get the main Grade II listed property as well as two separate dwellings.

Although any prospective owners will have their work cut out, the stunning estate is likely to be a worthy investment. The 1981 property, named Bryn Corach, sits on 2.6 acres of grounds and features a turret, croquet lawn and castle wall surrounding the garden.

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The Grade II listed property which was a former hotel is housed in one of the best locations in Conwy, with a raised position overlooking the historic walled town with unrivalled views of the Snowdonia peaks. The impressive castle also comes with a former lodge house and a detached three-story accommodation block - that features 26 bedrooms, many of which have en-suite facilities.

Bryn Corach was extended in the early 20th century with the detached building added in 1963. The estate agent, Dafydd Hardy, says this building is 'in need of some repair and upgrading works', but offers the potential for a conversion to holiday apartments or a .lucrative holiday letting business'.

They estate agent added: "Alternatively, planning permission is also in place to