Willis Place by Barratt Homes

Description

1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes located on the outskirts of the bustling city of Worcester - From £105,950 To £263,500

Willis Place is an exciting development located on Bransford Road in the St John's area of Worcester. The development will bring 89 new homes to the area comprising 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses, making it ideal for first time buyers and families alike. The city of Worcester is not too far away providing a vast range of local amenities and entertainment, there is also an excellent choice of Primary and Secondary schools, colleges and Worcester University for higher education. Request a call back today to find out more about the homes available at Willis Place.

Lifestyle

Willis Place provides homebuyers with a lifestyle of convenience in the St John's area of the beautiful city of Worcester. Whether you're looking for good schools, excellent shopping facilities, top entertainment or simply wish to explore some of the beautiful and historic delights that the city offers, such as the magnificent cathedral or the picturesque River Severn, Worcester really does have it all. The road and rail links are also excellent, making it easy for commuters or those who simply wish to explore the many attractions of the wider region.

Welcome to the Area

Willis Place is located in the St John's area of Worcester, a few minutes west of the city centre across the River Severn. Whilst this suburb has a number of excellent local facilities the city centre has extensive opportunities for shopping, leisure and culture set amongst some of the most beautiful and historic buildings which still remain intact today. With very highly rated schools in the area the city is also the perfect place to bring up young children. When it comes to getting around there are excellent local transport links with convenient rail services and major roads in all directions, including to the M5 which can take you to destinations both north and south with ease. One of the many great things about Worcester and the surrounding region is that its rich history and beautiful landscapes guarantee a whole host of exciting places to visit. So from the magnificent cathedral and Worcester Porcelain museum in the city to the Malvern Hills and the Severn Valley Railway a short distance away, there is plenty for everyone of all ages and of all interests to go and see.

Leisure facilities

Culture and leisure is also available in abundance in Worcester. From live drama and music at the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall and concerts in the cathedral to live gigs in a number of the pubs and clubs around the city centre, plus two cinemas and Bowlxtreme, the city's ten pin bowling venue. The Waterside also provides opportunities to take a river cruise along the Severn, enjoy a guided tour around the area, relax and enjoy the views or stop for a bite to eat at the Quay Restaurant and Cafô.

Worcester is also a hotbed of sport with Premiership rugby union at the Sixways Stadium to county cricket at New Road, regarded as one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Worcester City play their football in the non-league Blue Square Bet North division at their St Georges Lane stadium, the Worcester Wolves play in the British Basketball League Championship at the University of Worcester's sports centre in St Johns whilst Worcester Racecourse offers a great day out for all the family and provides regular meetings on its tree-lined track beside the River Severn. Worcester Golf and Country Club is also right next to Willis Place, providing a beautiful 18-hole course to practice that golf swing or perfect that putt.

Local shopping

Purchasers at Willis Place are able to take advantage of the many different amenities available both close to the development and in the adjacent Worcester city centre itself. The St John's area of the city has a number of local shops, pubs, a medical centre and a library amongst its facilities. A new sports centre opened in the last few years which has proved extremely popular amongst residents, providing a four court sports hall, extensive fitness suite, dance studio and floodlight outdoor all weather pitches.

Much of Worcester's city centre is traffic-free, allowing for a more enjoyable shopping experience. There are a number of distinct areas of the city, each with its own character, including High Street, Broad Street, Crown Gate, Cathedral Plaza, The Shambles, The Foregate and The Cross which between them provide a range of both local independent retailers and the very best of the UK's national chains.

Schools and education

For those with young children Pitmaston, Rushwick C of E and Our Lady Queen of Peace RC all provide primary school education within close proximity to Willis Place whilst Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Bishop Perowne C of E College, Worcester Sixth Form College and Worcester College of Technology are amongst the secondary schools in the city. Worcester is also home to three independent schools, The Royal Grammar School, The King's School and Saint Mary's Convent School, the only all-girls school in the city. Then when it comes to further education the University of Worcester, which was awarded university status back in 2005, is one of the fastest growing in the country and offers a real variety of courses.

Nearest schools:

• Worcester, Pitmaston Primary School (0.3 miles) 
• Worcester, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary (0.4 miles) 
• Christopher Whitehead Language College - Secondary (0.5 miles) 

Transport links

Residents at Willis Place will be able to get around the local area and further afield with ease thanks to Worcester's excellent transport links. Many of the region's major 'A' routes travel from the city with the A449 running north to Kidderminster, the A44 west towards Leominster and into Wales, the A449 to Malvern and Ledbury whilst both Redditch and Stratford-Upon-Avon are accessible to the east via the A422 / A441. Then running to the east of the city is the M5 motorway which takes you south towards Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol and connections with the M50, M4 and M48, or north towards Birmingham and the M42 and M6.

Worcester Shrub Hill is the biggest of the two railway stations serving the city but Worcester Foregate Street is a few minutes closer to Willis Place. Less than a 10 minute drive from the development, both provide regular services to Birmingham New Street (47 mins) via Bromsgrove (18 mins) or via Kidderminster (18 mins) to Birmingham Snow Hill (58 mins). Other services also call at Cheltenham (30 mins), Gloucester (40 mins), Hereford (47 mins), Bristol (1 hour, 33 mins) and London Paddington (2 hours, 23 mins).

The nearest airport to Willis Place is Birmingham International, a 50 minute drive away by car or a 1 hour, 15 minute train journey via Birmingham New Street. From here you can catch flight to destinations worldwide, making it ideal for holiday flights, business trips or weekend breaks away. Alternatively Bristol Airport is a 90 minute car journey south via the M5.

Opening hours

Sales Centre & Show Homes Open Daily 10am - 5pm

Call directly

Tel: 01905 852735

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.

NewBuy

NewBuy is a government-backed initiative which aims to help home-buyers secure up to a 95% Loan to Value mortgage on new build properties from participating builders in England.

The scheme is operated by the home building industry and mortgage lenders and is designed to protect the lenders against losses in the unfortunate event of repossession.

To be eligible for NewBuy, home-buyers must be UK citizens and those with a right to remain indefinitely in the country.

Properties that qualify for NewBuy are:

• New build
• Priced up to £500,000
• Primary homes
• Full ownership