If you can pick up a house, the Government of Alberta has a deal for you.

The province is auctioning off a house near Beaverlodge that must be removed from its current site by Oct. 16.

Alberta Transportation originally acquired the property for a road right-of-way as part of a Beaverlodge highway bypass project. The house, shed and garage were declared surplus, with a requirement that they all be removed from the property.

A Service Alberta spokesperson said the situation is "fairly unusual."

The 2,470-square-foot bungalow style house has two living rooms, a hot tub, four bedrooms, a kitchen and a dining room on the main floor.

The exterior boasts pressboard siding, cedar shingles, an air conditioner and a deck.

All items in and attached to the basement also need to be removed.

The buyer is responsible for making arrangements for loading, removal, and transportation of the building, and will have to provide the necessary equipment. The site is to be left in "neat and tidy" condition, according to the auction website.

The successful bidder will cut a performance bond cheque to the Government of Alberta for $10,000 that will be refunded when conditions are met.

The garage has already been sold.

The auction closes at the end of July.

For more information, visit surplus.gov.ab.ca

-WITH FILES FROM MATT DYKSTRA