Curborough Lakes

Development Overview

Curborough Lakes is a substantial new build development by Redrow Homes, located on Watery Lane in the semi-rural setting of Curborough, Lichfield, Staffordshire (WS13 8ES). The project is set to deliver a total of 468 new homes, designed to integrate village surroundings with convenient commuter links. The development features properties from Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection, an architectural style inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. The mix comprises two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses, with current availability starting from £435,000. Completion for some homes is anticipated for Summer and Autumn 2025.

Property Details

This collection of new build homes includes detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties ranging from two to five bedrooms. Buyers can find homes such as the two-bedroom detached ‘Blackwell’ and five-bedroom detached ‘Highgate’. Current available prices range from approximately £435,000 for a two-bedroom detached house, up to £675,000 for a five-bedroom detached property.

All properties at Curborough Lakes are designated as 'Eco Electric' homes, incorporating sustainable and energy-efficient features. Heating is provided by an air source heat pump, with selected detached properties benefitting from underfloor heating to the ground floor as standard. Interior specifications promise contemporary, high-spec living spaces. Each new home is issued with a 10-year warranty. The developer, Redrow Homes, has a long-established reputation as one of the UK’s largest volume housebuilders known for their distinct and characterful designs.

Location Benefits

The Curborough location offers a countryside setting approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the historic cathedral city of Lichfield, providing access to essential daily amenities, shops, and entertainment. The development itself is planned to include on-site amenities, such as a mix of boutique shops and cafes, and substantial green open spaces with investment in habitat enhancement.

For dining, the popular Thyme Kitchen café, located at the adjacent Curborough Countryside Centre on Watery Lane, is within the immediate local area. The development is well-placed for local schooling, with a new primary school planned as part of the wider project. Existing local schools include Charnwood Primary Academy and Rocklands School, both approximately 0.7 miles away, and secondary option The Friary School is also mentioned as being in the vicinity.

Transport links are a key feature for commuters. The A38 road is an estimated 8-minute drive, connecting residents to the wider motorway network. Lichfield Trent Valley train station (1.4 miles away, or approximately 10 minutes’ drive) provides direct mainline services to London Euston with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Lichfield City train station is also around a 10-minute drive (1.8 miles away). Driving to Birmingham City Centre is estimated to take approximately 40 minutes.

Practical Information

The development is currently active, with an information hub available for prospective buyers. House types include the Amberley, Buxton, Cambridge, and Letchworth II. Buyers should contact the sales team directly for specific plot details and up-to-date pricing. Incentives such as Part Exchange and Help to Sell may be available on selected plots.