From £135,000 for tax relief homes in Strokestown Park

The barony, a development in the grounds of Strokestown Park in Co Roscommon, offers tax relief under the Rural Renewal scheme. The small scheme of 10 two and threebedroom houses is set near the 18th century gated entrance to the estate. Strokestown Park House, with its Famine Museum, six-acre walled gardens and 350 acres of park and forest is a major tourist attraction. Owner-occupiers can offset construction costs against all income over a 10-year period, while investors are entitled to relief on rental income. Prices start at £135,000 for two gatehouses, which have two bedrooms and are designed to match the period buildings around the estate. Eight three-bedroom houses of 1,200 and 1,234 sq ft cost from £138,000. These are arranged around a courtyard and have slate roofs, cut-stone sills and traditional stone exteriors. Viewing is by appointment with selling agent Joseph G Brady Auctioneers.