Description
Stunning waterside location with picturesque views, set around the Lichfield canal basin. From £116,950 To £191,000
This exciting new development of bespoke apartments and town houses is built around the re-instated Lichfield canal basin. Stourport on Severn is where the waters of the Severn and the Stour meet - but its also a place that has been touched by the proximity of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which bought transport and prosperity to the town in the 18th Century. The development is within easy walking distance of many impressive local amenities including restaurants, locally owned independent shops and some wonderful traditional riverside pubs.
Lifestyle
Waters Edge in Stourport-on-Severn is an exciting development built around the reinstated Lichfield canal basin. Within walking distance of the town centre, it is the perfect base from which to relax and enjoy a lifestyle of convenience. From local amenities and wonderful traditional riverside pubs, to good transport links and proximity to some of the wealth of attractions this region provides, it's easy to understand why this is such a sought-after location to call home.
Welcome to the Area
Stourport-on-Severn is located on the River Severn in the picturesque Severn Valley and marks where the river meets with the River Stour. Once just a small village, the pretty Staffordshire town owes much of its history to the waterways around it with engineer James Brindley selecting the area as the starting point of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Opened in 1771 this ran 46 miles from the town all the way to Great Haywood where it met the Trent and Mersey Canal. It soon become one of the busiest inland ports in the country and the town expanded as a result with hundreds of houses built for those who worked at new brass and iron foundries, tan yards, mills, boat yards and warehouses.
Today the homes at Waters Edge have been built around the historic Lichfield canal basin which is now home to a number of narrow boats just as it would have been hundreds of years ago. Residents choosing to live here are able to benefit not just from a stunning waterside location with picturesque views but also from the range of amenities and facilities that the town now provides, including supermarkets, schools, local stores and leisure facilities.
Leisure facilities
Stourport Sports Centre is a thriving leisure centre which provides facilities for the whole community. From the 25m swimming pool to the health and fitness suite or the sports hall to the different classes on offer, there's something for everyone, no matter your age, ability or fitness level. The town is also home to a number of societies, clubs and sporting teams incorporating football, cricket, hockey and even bowling. Golf fans have a wide choice of course with Little Lakes, Wyre Forest, Wharton Park, Ombersley and Kidderminster golf clubs all within a short distance of the town. Further opportunities for shopping and leisure are available a short distance away in Kidderminster whilst the magnificent cathedral city of Worcester provides you with yet more choice for retail therapy, entertainment and of course history thanks to its many interesting museums.
Living at Waters Edge allows you to take advantage of and enjoy the many delights not just in Stourport but the surrounding region too. The Stourport Canal Basins consist of five historic basins plus five canal locks and a dry dock. They have remained largely intact from the golden era of canals in the late 1700s and early 1800s and now, following a recent regeneration project, provide a great place to wonder around and explore. You can also stop off in one of the cafes or take a look round the two new Heritage Rooms. The River Severn and Meadows provide a beautiful location to relax and watch the world go by, as well as offering lots of fun activities for all the family including boats to hire, crazy golf, go-karts and a paddling pool to name but a few. If that's not enough to entertain the youngsters then why not take them to Treasure Island amusement centre a few minutes away which has a variety of fun fairground rides from the traditional Ferris wheel, helter skelter and dodgems to thrill rides such as the Waltzer, Sizzler and Crazy Cage.
Hartlebury Common Nature Reserve is located just outside Stourport and offers 200 acres of lowland heath popular with walkers, joggers and horse riders. It also attracts naturalists thanks to the many varieties of wild flora and fauna and insects. The Wyre Forest consists of 6,509 acres of woodland and forest which offers plenty of opportunities for walking. It is also the home of Go Ape, a 'tree top adventure' popular with families, groups, clubs and workplaces. Here people are kitted out with harnesses, pulleys and karabiners and then given a safety briefing before being let free on the many different courses which involve tree top high wires, tricky crossings and zip wires.
Established in the 1970s, Astley Vineyard is one of the longest lasting small commercial vineyards and once used to be the most northerly in the world. Visitors can visit the multi-award winning vineyard for free whilst tasting sessions and sales are also available. Bodenham Arboretum at Wolverley is an area of outstanding landscape beauty and interest. It has 156 acres of mature woodland, shrubs and specimen trees plus two acres of lakes with many interesting features. Within part of the arboretum is a working farm which has sheep, cows, pigs and donkeys, plus a visitor centre which houses a
The West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park in Bewdley has been voted best attraction in the region by those who visited it. Spread over 200 acres the Park includes a four mile self drive safari and plenty to see on foot too, such as the Seal Aquarium, Pets Corner, the Friendly Animal and Reptile Encounter and the largest family group of hippos in Europe. If that's not enough then from spring to autumn there are also 26 rides and attractions which are sure to excite.
Schools and education
Stourport has all the amenities you would expect in a town of its size including supermarkets, banks, local shops, national stores and restaurants in addition to a number of good schools. These include Stourport Primary, Burlish Park, Lickhill and St Wulstan's Catholic Primary at primary level with The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College providing secondary education.
Nearest schools:
- Stourport Primary School (0.3 miles)
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre - Secondary (0.8 miles)
- St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School (0.8 miles)
Transport links
Whilst Stourport-on-Severn is tucked away in beautiful Staffordshire countryside it's still easy to get around the area thanks to the local road network. The A451 runs through the town and provides links to Kidderminster in the north (10 mins) whilst the nearby A449 runs south to Worcester (30 mins). To the west the B4195 takes you to Bewdley (10 mins) whilst both Bromsgrove and Droitwich are within a 30 minute drive. The M5 is approximately 10 miles away at Bromsgrove and offers quick and convenient links northbound to Birmingham, the Black Country, the M42 and M6 and southbound towards Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol and both the M50 and M4.
The nearest railway station is a 10 minute drive away at Hartlebury where you can catch services running between Worcester (18 mins) and Leamington Spa (1 hour, 27 mins) via Birmingham Snow Hill (45 mins). More regular services to these destinations are available from Kidderminster railway station, four miles away, whilst trains to Banbury (1 hour, 41 mins), Wycombe (2 hours, 10 mins) and London Marylebone (2 hours, 38 mins) are available by changing at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Then when it comes to jetting off abroad, whether on holiday or business, Birmingham International Airport is accessible in under an hour by car, via the M5 and M42 and provides flights to destinations worldwide.
Nearest stations:
Hartlebury
(2.4 miles)
Kidderminster
(3.6 miles)
Blakedown
(6.4 miles)
Opening hours
Sales Centre & Show Homes Open Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Call directly
Tel: 01299 288640
Site plan
About Barratt Homes
Barratt Homes
Founded in 1958, Barratt is Britain's best-known housebuilder. We have sold over 300,000 new homes around the country and are leaders in design, urban regeneration, social housing and innovation.
We currently sell over 15,500 new homes a year and are building on developments from Aberdeen to Plymouth, helping to meet housing demand in towns, cities and rural areas. We build for all kinds of buyers, from first-time buyer apartments to family townhouses to luxury penthouses, plus homes for rent and shared ownership.
A commitment to innovation and continuous product development, coupled with the highest standards of design, construction, quality and customer service has earned Barratt every major industry award in recent years and we are currently ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ in both the prestigious What House? and Your New Home awards. Our site managers are also regular winners in the NHBC ‘Pride In The Job’ awards for quality workmanship.
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