Properties of the Week

Hidden away on a Mid Wales Hillside, Little Perth y Bu at Sarn offers seclusion and stunning unspoilt panoramic rural views over the vale of Kerry. Originally a farmers cottage, it has a reception hall, drawing room, breakfast kitchen, feature conservatory, study, snug, family room, boot room, seven bedrooms, en-suite, main bathroom and guest bathroom. Outside are fabulous landscaped gardens again offering delightful views, a two acre paddock and large garage. Further details from McCartneys on (01686) 623123.nextpage

Springfield is a pretty 1920s bungalow just one mile from the centre of Newtown, in a tranquil setting surrounded by gardens of almost two acres. It has a veranda, hall, lounge with original floorboards, dining room with wood burning stove and patio doors, fitted kitchen, traditional pantry, three bedrooms, a shower room and a family bathroom. Outside there are lawns, paved seating areas, herb and vegetable beds, fruit trees, a stream with a bridge over and woodland. There is also a half-acre paddock with chicken sheds and various outbuildings. Price £325,000 through Morris, Marshall and Poole on (01686) 626160.nextpage

The Glen at Aberhafesp is a stunning home set in private wrap-around gardens bordering a bubbling brook, overlooking glorious countryside. It has planning permission for a further bedroom and large kitchen, and currently includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, utility, kitchen, snug with open fireplace, dining room with doors to the patio, conservatory, downstairs guest bedroom, four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, is a garage/workshop, first floor studio/office, garden shed, half-acre paddock, extensive lawns and a large patio area. Price £360,000 through Harry Ray & Company of Welshpool on (01938) 5525555.nextpage

Pictured above is the stunning conservatory at the previously shown property, The Glen at Aberhafesp. The room is currently used as a summer lounge and creates a fantastic space for entertaining and enjoying the garden views. Price £360,000 through Harry Ray & Company of Welshpool on (01938) 5525555.nextpage

23 Lower Broad Street in Ludlow is a fabulously restored 16th century property that, apparently, once had a name aimed at protecting it from witches! For 100 years, it was known as the Crown & Horseshoes, a title that, as well as indicating loyalty to the monarch, was also good luck or protection against witches. It's now a fantastic five bedroomed Grade II listed period property with stunning views the rooftops towards the Whitcliffe. Price £449,950 through Strutt & Parker on (01584) 873711. nextpage

Wood Farm at Adcote, Little Ness, near Shrewsbury, is an outstanding and extremely spacious family home offering excellent well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. Also included for sale with the main house is Cherry Tree Cottage, which offers independent accommodation. The land is mostly used for arable farming with some areas of woodland, totalling about 117.75 acres. The sale is being held in two lots. Lot 1 includes the main house, a detached cottage, an extensive range of outbuildings and about 48.28 acres for £2.3m, while Lot 2 includes about 69.45 acres of land for £500,000. The guide price is £2.8m for the whole property. Call Strutt & Parker on (01743) 284200.nextpage

Dinham Lodge in Ludlow, just a short walk from the town's imposing main square, has been described as Ludlow's finest residence. Looking out from its elevated position across the meandering River Teme towards the woodland of Whitcliffe, the house was built in 1799 and retains much of its original splendid Georgian style and character. Offers in the region of £950,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555