Properties of the Week
29 October 2008: This week we've got a charming collection of chocolate-box country pads, ranging from a former 'Woolaway' cottage to a picturesque cruck timber-framed residence.
Glen Clova in Homer, Much Wenlock, is an extremely charming family home with comfortable and flexible living space including a 19ft lounge, large conservatory and a unique fourth bedroom with en-suite. The landscaped rear garden is a particular feature, having a rockery, terraced lawned areas, large patio area with feature circle, garden pond, decked area, rockeries and sun terraces. Offers around £325,000 through Nock Deighton on (01746) 767767.nextpage
Ilo Field Cottage, about half a mile from the centre of the Herefordshire village of Dilwyn, is a delightful country cottage looking out across a breathtaking landscape. The original stone built cottage has been comprehensively improved and extended in recent years providing superb spacious and excellently appointed four bedroom en-suite accommodation plus a fabulous family bathroom. Click on the next property to see more features of Ilo Field.nextpage
On the ground floor at Ilo Field are three splendid reception rooms including a dining room as part of an open plan fitted kitchen and dining area and a flag stoned drawing room with a wood burning stove. The cottage stands in caringly landscaped gardens bordered by neighbouring orchards which provide a colourful backdrop of a profusion of blossom in the springtime and the sight of an abundance of rosy fruit in the autumn. Offers around £465,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555.nextpage
Yonder Castle Hill in Harley, Shrewsbury, is a superb three-bedroom detached bungalow with spectacular views over open countryside. Originally a 'Woolaway', the house has been considerably extended over time and given a brick skin. The house sits within around 15 acres of gardens and fields, to the centre of which is an attractive trout pool. Offers around £550,000 through Nock Deighton on(01746) 767767.nextpage
Llwyn Y Go in Maesbrook, Oswestry, is a delightful cruck timber-framed house thought to date back to the 15th century. The property offers light and spacious family accommodation with great warmth of character, briefly comprising a dining hall, drawing room, open plan kitchen, living and dining room, study, cloakroom, five bedrooms (one en-suite shower room) and a family bathroom. Outside is a double garage and workshop, along with lawned and kitchens gardens with orchards extending to around one acre. Price £565,000 through Savills on (01952) 239500.
