Nestled in traditional cottage grounds in the rural hamlet of Ford Heath, around three miles from Shrewsbury, Myrtle Cottage is a charming period property with an eco twist.
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Buyer plans to restore building
A man in his 20s has paid £580,000 to become the new owner of a ruined historic Shropshire mansion, and says he is planning to restore Pell Wall Hall, just north of Market Drayton, to a private residence.
Flat dwellers can grow their own too
According to the National Trust, there are some 600 acres of space for window boxes across the country, making it possible for householders with no garden or allotment to join the current trend for “growing your own”.
Divine inspiration for your garden
The owners of a stately home just over the county border in Herefordshire are inviting garden enthusiasts to stroll around its lawns, borders and individual gardens which are currently in full bloom.
Project is nominated for award
A prime development in Ludlow town centre, which took a specialist restoration team four years to painstakingly complete, has been nominated for a conservation award. Project manager Peter Bradburn and his team of three traditionally-skilled craftsmen have done a fantastic job at 9 Raven Lane and 1-5 Pelican Court.
Make your house pay for itself
Celebrity television presenter and author Dick Strawbridge is a man on a green mission. He and his family are determined to find a sustainable way of living that is not wasteful and does not damage the environment.
Take a peek at some village gardens
Gardens in the village of Diddlebury, in the beautiful Corvedale, will be open to the public for the first time next weekend. At least 14 gardens will be open on June 7 including Delbury Hall.
Derelict country cottage for sale
An historic semi-derelict cottage on the Shropshire/Herefordshire countryside will be going under the hammer this month.
Staying up to date on land values
What do you do when your neighbour approaches you for an extra piece of land for his garden? Tim Main of Balfours Property Professionals is urging vendors to think very carefully – however good the deal sounds.
Spotlight on Market Drayton
While south Shropshire towns like Ludlow are synonymous with good food, Market Drayton depends on it. The small market town in north Shropshire is famed for being the home of gingerbread.
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