Getting AroundThe Crescent is just off the A449, which links Wolverhampton 16 miles away, to Worcester 17 miles, while it's a 13-mile trip down the A448 to Bromsgrove. The M5 is also easily reached, with Junction 4a of the M5 Catshill Interchange, less than 11 miles, linking to the M42 for the East Midlands. Trains from Kidderminster run to Birmingham, Worcester and London, and there are regular buses to Worcester, Bridgnorth, Bewdley, Bromsgrove and Redditch. Birmingham Airport is 33 miles.
A trip to the shopsThere are convenience stores just a 4-minute drive from The Crescent and it's only 2-miles to the town centre which has a variety of big brand stores. Its three shopping centres including the Weavers Wharf centre with retail giants such as Marks and Spencer, Next and Boots. There's also a colourful, twice weekly open-air street market with around 100 stalls, plus a retail park and several leading supermarkets. If you fancy some city shopping Birmingham's Bullring & Grand Central with more than 200 stores, including the impressive Selfridges, is only 17 miles away.
Taking time outRelax in one of the town's pubs, cafes or restaurants, or enjoy some live music, or drama at the nearby Rose Theatre, just a 20-minute walk. There's an array of community and sports clubs in Kidderminster and the town has its own cricket, football, rugby and hockey teams and Kidderminster Golf Club is less than 10 minutes by car. If you're a gym-goer or love swimming, the Wyre Forest Leisure Centre is perfect. You can cycle, walk or picnic beside the scenic River Stour, or wave to passing narrow boats on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The town is famous for its 250 year old carpet industry, detailed in The Museum of Carpet. Take a 16-mile steam ride to Bridgnorth on the heritage Severn Valley Railway. The town is also home to the Grade 1 listed St Mary's and All Saints' parish church and less than 4 miles from West Midlands Safari Park and Bodenham Arboretum.
EducationClose to this new build development are a surplus of Ofsted-rated primary and secondary schools. We know how important it is that children get the education they deserve, which is why we designed our new build homes to be within sought-after catchment areas.
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At Bovis Homes, we know how important it is to fall in love with not just the bricks and mortar of your home but its surroundings too. That's why we designed The Crescent with nature at the heart.
Awarded the prestigious Building with Nature Design Award, The Crescent has been created with green infrastructure in mind. Thanks to our commitment to nature, you can be confident you're living in a high-quality, comfortable new build home where you can enjoy a healthy yet sustainable lifestyle.
As one of the UK's leading National House Building Council (NHBC)
Quality fittings and fixtures Purchase assistance A community that you'll cherish being part of Keen to learn more? Download our brochure to see just what your new build home includes. Also Building with Nature Design Award, The Crescent has been created with green infrastructure in mind. Thanks to our commitment to nature, you can be confident you're living in a high-quality, comfortable new build home where you can enjoy a healthy yet sustainable lifestyle.
Keen to learn more? Download our brochure to see just what your new build home includes. Also West Midlands Safari Park ? ideal for award-winning trips out.
About the neighbourhoodOur new build home development The Crescent is conveniently located in the village of Cookley. At Bovis Homes, we understand the importance of a great location. That's why our new build housing developments have all the amenities you need close by. Just a short drive away, you'll find some shops, perfect for provisions.
In nearby Kidderminster, you'll find a charming market town packed to the brim with character. Home to an array of independent caf?s, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, pubs and shops, the small town is a hub of facilities.
Being close to the Wyre Forest, you'll be close to the renowned West Midlands Safari Park ? ideal for award-winning trips out.
New build house features At Bovis Homes, we know how important it is to fall in love with not just the bricks and mortar of your home but its surroundings too. That's why we designed The Crescent with nature at the heart.
Awarded the prestigious Building with Nature Design Award, The Crescent has been created with green infrastructure in mind. Thanks to our commitment to nature, you can be confident you're living in a high-quality, comfortable new build home where you can enjoy a healthy yet sustainable lifestyle.
As one of the UK's leading new home builders, all our homes come with the following as standard:
