What it is: The Granary is a Grade II-listed barn in the south Shropshire hills, with planning permission to be converted into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The property has water and electricity, but is in a poor state structurally. The plan is for an "upside-down" home to take advantage of views of Wenlock Edge, a local beauty spot that has inspired writers, artists, poets and composers. The reception room, dining room and kitchen would be on the first floor, with the bedrooms below. The property stands among a range of barns that have already been converted. It is near Plaish, a hamlet six miles from Church Stretton and 12 from Shrewsbury.
The problems: The work would cost about £150,000, the selling agent estimates.
The advantages: Once converted, it could sell on for £375,000-£415,000.
Balfours; 01743 353511, balfours.co.uk