THIS dilapidated cottage has a facade that only a DIYer could love.
But that hasn't stopped hopeful home hunters lining up to check it out.
In just over 24 hours more than 70 potential buyers contacted Castle listing agent Adriano Rossi to enquire about the original three-bedroom weatherboard cottage in Maryville after it went up for sale - despite the home's inhabitable state of disrepair.
It seems that buyers are prepared to look beyond the home's offering - holes in the walls, dirty carpets, cracks in the plasterboard, shabby window coverings and a neatly arranged line of reusable shopping bags of which the contents is unknown.
"I had about 40 inquiries by the morning and have had another 30 or so since then," Mr Rossi said.
Positioned on a corner block at 30 Lewis Street in the sought-after suburb of Maryville, the home is desperately in need of an extensive renovation and makeover.
"The price has not been set so that's why we have had so much interest," he said.
"It will be set on Tuesday after we have conducted the first viewing on Saturday. Once we have the price guide that will show us how popular this one really is."
Mr Rossi said the property offers plenty of potential for buyers looking to get into the area whether they choose to renovate or knock down and rebuild.
The median house price in Maryville is $913,000.
"Maryville is a hugely popular area and this one is perfect for any young families that are ready to do a pretty serious renovation," he said.
"I would personally hate to see a knockdown rebuild on this home, I'd prefer to see a good renovation.
"It's in a tree-lined cul-de-sac and it has a playground just off the back, so for anyone with young kids, it's absolutely perfect."
Set on 303.7 square metres, the home has high ceilings, timber floorboards throughout, a formal lounge room, space for kitchen and dining zones, and storage with a single garage and original external laundry.
Mr Russo said the property had "good bones" despite its appearance.
"The frame and roof are really all it has going for it at this stage. It's straight, there is no rolling in the piers and it seems relatively level," he said.
"The front half of the home seems to be in better condition that the kitchen and bathrooms areas at the back. They are both pretty much gone.
"Other than that it has three really good sized bedrooms, timber paneled ceilings throughout the living and bedrooms which are still in good order.
"It also has the original fireplace.
"People will most likely restore the front half of the home to that point and then knock off the back end and build a more modern spin on the home."
The agent said the majority of potential buyers had expressed interest in purchasing the cottage as a renovation project.
The house is open for inspection on Saturday at 11am.
