Properties of the Week

The Mount at Hopstone, Claverley, is an attractive Georgian-fronted country house, with an impressive range of outbuildings including a cottage and landscaped grounds. Believed to date back to the 17th century, it has an impressive reception hall, sitting room, well-proportioned dining room with cellar access, kitchen, boot room, utility, six bedrooms (master with large en-suite and dressing room) and bathroom. Price £900,000 through Strutt & Parker on (01746) 766626.nextpage

Woodpecker Cottage is an idyllic country home just off Angel lane in Bitterley, about five miles east of Ludlow. Believed to be over two centuries old, the house has been carefully extended whilst retaining many charming features such as exposed timbers and stone walls. It briefly comprises a fitted kitchen, character sitting room, lovely conservatory, inner hall (which could be used as a dining area), large ground floor bathroom, two bedrooms and a large landing which could also be used as a bedroom. Offers around £315,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555. Click on the next page to see the garden!nextpage

Woodpecker Cottage, shown in more detail on the previous page, enjoys some of the most spectacular views in the area, stretching for miles over the Shropshire countryside. Many of these views can be best appreciated from the garden, which includes a well stocked rockery, crazy paved paths, extensive sloping lawns, a sun terrace area and an ornamental pond with water feature. There's also a timber summer house, garden shelter and workshop with electricity. See the previous page for details.nextpage

Kenmore at Gravel Hill, Ludlow, is an impressive detached five-bedroomed character house just a short walk from the town centre. Packed with character features, this very spacious property includes entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, morning room, breakfast room, cloakroom, cellar, five good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there's driveway parking, a garage and a large, walled mature garden. Price £495,000 through Samuel Wood on (01584) 875207.nextpage

Old Hall Park is a smart and contemporary development in Wellington, which is currently offering properties on a part-exchange scheme. Chris Ashmore, sales director for developer David Wilson Homes Mercia, explains: "The scheme works rather like trading in your old car for a new model, as once the sale has been agreed purchasers can remain in their own property until their new home is ready, knowing that there is a guaranteed buyer for their property. Additionally, purchasers who haven't already put their existing home on the market are able to avoid the hassle and cost of having to prepare a HIP (Home Information Pack) for potential buyers." Prices from £399,950 through David Wilson Homes on (01952) 261111.nextpage

Mid Bank Bungalow at Angel Bank, near Ludlow, is a detached country bungalow with splendid panoramic views. The well-maintained property consists of a fitted kitchen and breakfast room, utility, living room, south-westerly-facing conservatory overlooking the hills, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there's a large detached garage, workshop, garden store, large patio, ornamental fish pond with water feature and large lawn. Offers around £235,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555.nextpage

Sutton House Farm, near Newport, is an imposing Grade II listed Georgian house of immense charm and character which has been lovingly restored by its current owners. It has an impressive reception hallway, generous sitting room, delightful farmhouse kitchen, family room, large utility, downstairs shower room, veranda and sunroom. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms (master with en-suite) and family bathroom, while the second floor houses three attic rooms and a shower room. Price £850,000 through Barbers on (01952) 820239.nextpage

32 Woodside in Coalbrookdale is an enchanting period property set in gorgeous gardens of around a third of an acre, next to a pretty lake with ducks and a footbridge. Much improved yet retaining many original features, it has an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, basement cellar (currently used as a games room), three good-sized bedrooms, family bathroom, gas central heating, parking space and outbuildings. The property lies in a conservation area on the fringe of Coalbrookdale next to pathways leading through woodlands and beyond. Price £350,000 through Nock Deighton on (01952) 432533.nextpage

Kippford is an attractive bungalow located in the unspoilt rural hamlet of Mytton, near Montford Bridge. Backing on to open farmland, the property enjoys a beautiful rural aspect yet is well-placed for commuting. It includes a reception hall, lounge with attractive sandstone fireplace, dining room with countryside views, conservatory with quarry-tiled floor, fitted kitchen, separate wc, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there's a garage, brick store and delightful gardens filled with flowering trees, shrubs and climbing plants, along with a patio area and garden shed. Price £272,500 through Halls on (01743) 236444.nextpage

8 Park Street in Wellington, is a recently refurbished and well presented period property which retains some period features. Decorated in neutral tones, it has a hallway with quarry-tiled flooring, lounge and dining room (both with exposed brick fireplaces), refitted modern breakfast kitchen, utility, cloakroom, four bedrooms and a spacious main bathroom and lawned rear garden. Price £185,000 through Barbers on (01952) 221200.