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Escape to the country: What £700 a month can get you in Shropshire might surprise you

So you're wondering what you can get for your buck in Shropshire, right?

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The Angel complex. Picture: Nock Deighton, Ludlow

Well if you live in the county, or are looking to move from the area, we've had a little scan of the properties on rightmove that you could get for under £700 a month.

From a flat in an old theatre to some superb barn coversions in the countryside, here are some of the stunning and unusual things you can rent.

An apartment in the old Theatre Royal, Shrewsbury - £650 pcm

The Theatre Royal in Shrewsbury. Picture: Cooper Green Pooks

The Theatre Royal, also known as the Royal County Theatre, in Shrewsbury dates back to 1898. It was converted into the Picture House Cinema in 1912 but later returned to stage use.

It never reopened after a serious fire in 1945 and was converted into a shop, and it now apartments.

This two bedroom fourth floor apartment is not only in an iconic building, but also right in the middle of town.

The Theatre Royal in Shrewsbury. Picture: Cooper Green Pooks

Breathtaking cottage in the countryside, Oswestry - £650 pcm

This charming cottage has many original features such as exposed beams and solid wood flooring, adjoining the main Farm House at Old Ifton Farm just outside of Oswestry. A bargain right?

The cottage's kitchen. Picture: Barbers, Shrewsbury

The cottage even has its own garden.

Paradise in the country.

Barn conversion in the country, near Church Stretton - £695 pcm

The barn conversion at Plaish Park Court, Plaish, near Church Stretton. Picture: Anslows, Bridgnorth

It looks like something form a fairytale - but this barn conversion is available to rent in Plaish, near Church Stretton, and is in the famous Shropshire Hills, which is an Area Of Natural Beauty.

There is even a log burner for those cold winter nights.

The barn conversion at Plaish Park Court, Plaish, near Church Stretton. Picture: Anslows, Bridgnorth

Maisonette on amazing street, Ludlow - £650 pcm

This could be considered one of the more expensive properties to rent in this list due to its one bedroom size - but the complex it is on is well worth the cost.

The Angel complex. Picture: Nock Deighton, Ludlow

The Angel complex in the heart of historic Ludlow.

It is a privately owned and maintained complex, residents only and with no through road.

The Angel complex. Picture: Nock Deighton, Ludlow

Residents of The Angel also have exclusive use of beautiful Japanese inspired landscaped private gardens.

Imagine what you'd pay for this elsewhere in the country?

Barn conversion in Trefonen - £695 pcm

The barn conversion in Trefonen. Picture: Town & Country Property Services, Oswestry

Talk about an escape to the country. This end barn conversion in Trefonen, near Oswestry, is in a tranquil as it stands in a remote spot.

It has exposed beams, a log burner and one heck of a good view.

So if being out in the sticks is your thing, this will be up your street.