Shropshire: Chatwall Lawn, Chatwall, near Cardington. A period farmhouse with superb views, which sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The current owner has lived at the property for more than 30 years. Master suite, 4 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, garden room, outbuildings, utility, gardens of 0.64 acres. £600,000; Strutt & Parker (01743-284200).
Lincolnshire: Minting House, Horncastle. A Georgian-style house set in a pretty rural village just outside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which sits in about 20 acres. The estate has remained in the same family since 1908, and features established gardens, a lake, a pond and a good range of outbuildings. Master bed, 3 further beds, family bath, 2 showers, kitchen, 3 receps, covered courtyard, cellar, garage, outbuildings, gardens, parkland; 1-bed self-contained flat, 3-bed cottage.…