The Crescent

Development Overview

The Crescent is a new build homes development by Bovis Homes, located off Lea Castle Drive in the village of Cookley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Postcode: DY10 3PU). The development initially comprised a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, with prices starting from £267,995 across the full range. It is currently in its final sales phase, with only a limited number of new homes remaining for sale.

Property Details

The remaining properties at The Crescent are detached four-bedroom new build homes, featuring popular house-types such as The Chestnut, The Aspen, and The Maple. These final homes are priced from £459,995 up to £559,995. Specific features for the four-bedroom range are designed for modern family living and include bi-fold doors opening from the kitchen/dining area to the rear garden, alongside an integrated fridge freezer.

The premium 'Maple' house type, for example, is configured with additional dedicated space, including a separate study and a sitting room, providing flexible use for home working or formal entertaining. All properties in the development are modern and energy-efficient, backed by a 10-Year NHBC Warranty and a 2-year Bovis Homes warranty for peace of mind. Bovis Homes is recognised as a 5-star builder, with 90% of their customers stating they would recommend them to a friend.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

The development is situated in the village of Cookley, approximately 1.7 miles from the historic market town of Kidderminster. Road connectivity is strong, with the site located 17 miles from Birmingham and 15 miles from Worcester, providing a manageable commute via major routes.

For rail commuters, the nearest train stations are Kidderminster (1.7 miles) and Blakedown (1.9 miles). Fast train services from Kidderminster to major city hubs are efficient: the quickest journey time to Birmingham New Street is approximately 42–51 minutes, while services to Worcester Foregate Street can take as little as 20–22 minutes. Local bus routes 9A and 9C serve the Lea Castle area, providing access towards Kidderminster Bus Station.

Local amenities in the immediate vicinity include the traditional pub and eatery, The Bulls Head (DY10 3SA), located in Cookley. A wider array of independent cafés, restaurants, bars, and supermarkets is available a short drive away in Kidderminster town centre. The area is well-served for families, with two nearby educational institutions: St Oswald's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles) and the independent Heathfield Knoll (0.9 miles).

Practical Information

With only a handful of new build homes remaining, interested parties are advised that the Sales Centre for The Crescent is now operating from the nearby sister development, Linden Homes Park Gate, also in the DY10 3PU postcode area. Current pricing for the final phase of 4-bedroom detached homes ranges from $\textsterling459,995$ to $\textsterling559,995$. Specific viewing appointments, completion timelines, and details on available buyer incentives, such as the Smooth Move or Home Exchange schemes, should be arranged directly by contacting the developer's sales consultant.