Properties of the Week

This detached stone and corrugated former haybarn forms part of a private country retreat set in a superb hillside position. The land at Nantygelynen Fach, near Llandidloes, also includes further outbuildings and paddocks, three and a half acres of land divided into two paddocks. There is also a three-bedroom bungalow - click on the next property for more information. nextpage

This bungalow at Nantygelynen Fach completes the land and range of outbuildings described in the previous property. The bungalow is set at the end of a long gravel driveway approximately two miles from Trefeglwys, and comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Asking price £275,000 through Morris, Marshall & Poole on (01686) 412567.nextpage

Ivy Cottage, half-a-mile from the hamlet of Bwych-y-Cibau, near Llanfyllin, is an extended and renovated county cottage with lovely views across open farmland and a wealth of character and period features. It briefly includes a good-sized dining kitchen with slate floor, spacious utility and kitchen, downstairs tiled shower room with WC, cosy sitting room, four bedrooms and a fully-tiled family bathroom. Price £300,000 through Morris, Marshall & Poole on (01938) 554818.nextpage

Four new terraced cottages in the popular residential area of Old Coleham, Shrewsbury are on the market with Halls. Belan Cottages have well-planned accommodation, including two bedrooms each, a fitted kitchen, sitting room leading to a rear courtyard and white bathroom suite. From £129,950 through Halls on (01743) 236444.nextpage

Captains Cottage at 2 High Street, Edgmond, Newport, is a charming cottage with much appeal and character, which is believed to date back, in part, 300 years. It occupies a central village location and enjoys well-proportioned accommodation over two storeys, packed with character throughout. Price £274,950 through Berriman Eaton on (01952) 463345.nextpage

Benthall House in Broseley has received many improvements from its current owners, including wildlife gardens, two pools, an orchard and a kitchen garden, as well as a full-sized, secluded tennis court. Features in the building itself include an impressive ebony fireplace that reputedly came from Neville Chamberlain's house in London, a wonderful original oak staircase and a surviving Victorian water tower. Price £695,000 through Nock Deighton on (01952) 432533.