Four Beautiful Bungalows

If bungalows are you thing, we've tracked down for of the most beautiful ground-level homes for sale this week across Shropshire and its border towns, each with their own unique charms.

Above: Woodland View is a detached bungalow in the quiet and picturesque village of Clive, within walking distance of village amenities including a shop, post office, medical centre, church and Yorton Railway Station.

Inside, Woodland View briefly comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, lounge and garden room, master bedroom, second bedroom or dayroom, third bedroom or study, newly fitted bathroom and utility room with WC.

Below: This splendidly-placed property comes beautifully landscaped gardens and a spectacular view of Clive Church in the evening when the church is lit up. The front garden is partially enclosed by dwarf walls with well-stocked borders, whilst the rear features a raised border with a small pool and water fall, paved patio area, intricate pathways, a storage shed and a green house.

Price £249,995 through Homesbury on (01743) 342142.

Above: Waters Edge in Chadwell, Newport, is an attractive and tastefully decorated bungalow in a rural spot adjoining open countryside, with a landscaped garden and a stunning outdoor swimming pool.

The current owners of this bungalow have improved it to show home standard, which includes a superb reception hallway, spacious lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility, guest WC, master bedroom with en-suite, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Below: As well as a double garage with storerooms and workshops to the rear, there's driveway parking for numerous cars and a delightful landscaped rear garden. The biggest draw is an outdoor heated swimming pool, which is enclosed by fencing and includes a seating area, with changign rooms nearby.

Offers around £485,000 through Barbers on (01952) 820239.

Above: Barn 5 at Holt Preen Manor Barns in Plaish, Church Stretton, commands enviable views towards Wenlock Edge from its idyllic setting amongst beautiful Shropshire countryside.

Internal features include a lounge with doors to the garden, kitchen area with garden access, utility, master bedroom with en-suite, a second bedroom and a bathroom. This new development offers a unique opportunity to have input into the design of the kitchens and bathrooms - an additional £30,000 could be paid to the developer for him to complete these rooms if desired.

Below: Approached via a sweeping drive, the barn and gardens are perched in a narrow vally surrounded by alpine-like hills. There's a paved patio with a lawn beyond and parking spaces to the side.

Offers around £250,000 through Berriman Eaton on (01746) 766499.

Above: 14 Golfa Close in Middletown is an extremely spacious and well presented home with lovely country views, which can be best enjoyed from the garden or conservatory.

The property has an entrance hall, generous lounge and dining room, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, utility room, main bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Below: Outside there are splendid gardens which surround the property on all sides and have been landscaped for minimal maintenance. They include a sun terrace, lawned areas and a rose garden overlooking Middletown Hill, as well as a large garage and driveway parking.

Offers around £235,000 through Zaza Johnson and Bath on (01743) 248351.