Properties of the Week
23 July 2008: We've got some gorgeous little gems in our property selection this week, including a converted church, a Swiss-style cottage and an extremely historic home in Ironbridge.
Salina at Bryn sits in the heart of the South Shropshire Hills, equidistant from Bishop's Castle and Clun. It has a hallway, sizeable sitting room with handcrafted marble fireplace, conservatory, kitchen, dining room, large study, utility, oak staircase, four bedrooms (master with en-suite), family bathroom and one acre of enchanting landscaped grounds with a large pond. Price £580,000 through Balfours on (01743) 353511.nextpage
Minevia in Montgomery is an extremely rare and delightful smallholding on the edge of picturesque Montgomery. Sitting in an elevated position with truly stunning views over three landmark hill ranges, the property includes a modern agricultural building and adjoining land, a feature living kitchen with pantry, dining hall, sitting room, four/five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Offers in the region of £450,000 through McCartneys on (01686) 623123.nextpage
The Malt House at Coedway, near Alberbury, is a versatile Welsh longhouse with later additions together with adaptable farm buildings and over three acres of land near the Shropshire border. Offering a wealth of character, the farm buildings lend themselves to offices, holiday accommodation or stables, while the house itself is beautifully presented with many fine features and landscaped gardens outside. Price £499,500 through Halls on (01743) 236444.nextpage
Woodbury in School Road, Coalbrookdale, is Grade II listed property which was built by the famous Darby family, originally to house the factory manager of the Coalbrookdale Company. The house looks down on a large private front terrace and croquet lawn (the former tennis court) while automated gates open to a long private drive, an original 1920s summerhouse and historic fountain dating from 1893. Price £795,000 through Nick Tart on (01952) 433422.nextpage
Pictured above is the luxurious show home now open at Saxon Fields, Morris Homes' new development in Wem. The development has already attracted a lot of attention thanks to its rural setting and uniquely designed homes. Properties currently available include apartments, three-bedroom mews and four-bedroom detached family homes, and there are a range of deals for first-time buyers. Prices start from £139,500.nextpage
The Old Church at Asterley, near Shrewsbury, is a beautiful conversion of a 19th-century church. It includes a superb sitting room with a vaulted ceiling, mezzanine balcony and double French doors to the garden, an L-shaped living and dining area combined with a fitted maple and granite kitchen, cellar, study, four bedrooms (principal with en-suite shower room) and a family bathroom, along with about two acres of land. Price £539,000 through Halls on (01743) 236444.nextpage
Tynllwyn Cottage in Groes Pluen, Welshpool, is a most delightful, detached, period cottage of that has been sympathetically extended and modernised. It briefly comprises three reception rooms (including a formal dining room), utility and laundry room, kitchen, lobby area, family bathroom and three bedrooms (one with en-suite). The gardens are a most notable feature of the property. Price £387,500 through Halls on (01938) 555552.nextpage
Harcourt Mill near Shrewsbury, is a stunning former mill with one of the most unique bathrooms in Shropshire. It is now available to let and includes three first-floor en-suite bedrooms, a further two bedrooms with family bathroom, a steam room, an entertainment suite, open-plan kitchen, breakfast room, three reception rooms and manicured grounds. The gardener is part of the package while staff/living accommodation adjacent to the property is available by agreement. Available to let for £3,700 pcm through Balfours on 0845 2303344.