Properties of the Week

Malthouse Farmhouse and Barns comprises an exceptional period farmhouse at Leaton, four miles north of Shrewsbury, together with two residential/work barn developments offering a superb development opportunity. The brick-built farmhouse has many character features including an 1837 date plinth, sandstone mullions and a Gothic arch-styled front door. The agent said the house and garden are ripe for a makeover and, while currently habitable, TLC will much enrich this property. Furthermore, Malthouse Farmhouse is located in an area of "Special Landscape Interest". The barns, one sandstone and one brick, share equal potential. Guide price for the whole is £750,000 through Balfours on (01743) 363611.nextpage

69 Lloyds Head in Jackfield is a deceptively spacious mid-terrace house with views over the River Severn in the famous Severn Gorge. It has a porch, hall, cloakroom, large lounge/dining room with conservatory, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom with shower, private rear courtyard gardens and car parking in a layby near the property. Offers around £152,000 through Nock Deighton on (01952) 432533.nextpage

Grove End House is an interesting, partially dilapidated historic building close to Wem centre which is for sale by public auction with a guide price of £225,000-£240,000. The property has listed buildings consent and full planning consent. It will be auctioned on Thursday, December 13, at 6pm, at St Paul's Crossing, Darwall Street, Walsall. A spokesman for the selling agents, Barbers, said the property had amazing potential. Further details from Barbers on (01743) 273344.nextpage

A delightful character cottage in a popular Shropshire village, 22 Watling Street is a Grade II listed character cottage which is has a wonderful position on the borders of Herefordshire, Shropshire and The Welsh Marches. Said to date back some four centuries and packed full of charm and character, it offers compact and well presented accommodation with many pleasing original features and comfortable, tastefully maintained living accommodation. It's currently let as holiday accommodation and would make an ideal second home for anyone wanting to get away from it all. Price £195,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555.nextpage

A canalside development in Newport is giving people the chance to live in a sought-after location for half the price. Bromford Homes is selling a range of new-build townhouses and apartments at The Willows on Salters Lane which start from just £70,500. This price equates to a 50 per cent share on properties, while other shares are available. Close to the town centre, they are available through a flexible purchase scheme where buyers pay half the full price now and a reduced rent on the remaining balance. They then have the option to buy a larger share later on. Call Bromford Homes on 08456 050610.nextpage

This Shropshire-Powys border bungalow has great potential for improvement and offers excellent country views. Occupying a sizeable plot within the popular village of Newcastle-on-Clun, Highfields has two sitting rooms, two bedrooms (each with a Victorian-style fireplace), bathroom and kitchen. Adjacent to the bungalow is a static home, requiring attention, which has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. To one side of the driveway there is a further garden area and the static home, with fine views over the village. Call Halls on (01588) 638755.nextpage

12 St Alkmunds Meadow in Whitchurch is a semi-detached house on a small development, presented to the highest standard of accommodation. It has an entrance hallway, living room with feature fireplace, combined kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, family bathroom and four bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room. Price £189,000 through Halls on (01948) 663230.