Wilcot, Main Street, Cleeve Prior WR11 8LD

A rare chance to own a piece of Cleeve Prior’s charm,  double-fronted Victorian period cottage is brimming with kerb appeal and sits in the heart of this picturesque village on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border. Behind its pretty façade lies a home full of character, complemented by glorious rear gardens backing onto open countryside, a delight for any counrty enthusiast.

Set in the middle of a row of three, the cottage is approached through a beautifully planted front garden, with a pretty gate and pathway leading to the door. Step inside and you’re welcomed by a light and inviting dining room, which opens into a well-fitted kitchen featuring a range of wall and base units, integrated oven, hob and extractor fan, and a traditional quarry-tiled floor. From here, a door leads to the conservatory, where you can sit and enjoy tranquil views over the gardens, makes a lovely spot for breakfast and dining room during summer (indoor garden with scented jasmine and geraniums in winter).

The sitting room is a warm and inviting space with windows to both the front and rear, and a multi-fuel burner creating a cosy focal point. Open stairs from here lead to the first floor.

Upstairs
The first floor offers three generously proportioned double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with an electric shower over the bath. There is scope for attic conversion (subject to planning).

Outside
The gardens are an absolute showstopper — mature, vibrant, and beautifully landscaped to offer year-round colour and interest. Meandering paths wind through a choice of secluded seating areas and sunny terraces, ideal for alfresco dining, quiet relaxation, or pottering among the flowers. There’s ample space to grow your own vegetables, while mature trees and shrubs create a wonderful sense of privacy. Backing onto open fields, the setting is as peaceful as it is picturesque.

At the rear of the garden and accessed via a right of way to the side is a parking area forming the rear boundary. A second large patio features a raised platform, perfect for a garden studio or shepherd’s hut for home working. Two sheds offer practical storage, one for winter fuel and ladders, the other for gardening tools, making these gardens as functional as they are beautiful.

Additional Information

Gas central heating with a Worcester Bosch combi boiler, installed July 2017 and just serviced.
Council Tax: Band D
Double glazing with 10-year guarantee for ground floor front windows (installed late 2019).
EPC Rating: C
All mains services: drainage, gas, electricity, and water.

Local Area
Cleeve Prior is a postcard-perfect village on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border, known for its pretty blue lias stone cottages, 12th-century church, and welcoming community. The village enjoys excellent proximity to many fabulous towns and villages including the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Evesham, Cheltenham, Worcester. There are wonderful walks and hiking routes all around as well as fishing rights for all residents on the banks of the Avon.

The centre of the village forms the Cleeve Prior Conservation Area  where many houses are built from the local blue lias stone, giving the village its distinctive charm. Landmarks include the Kings Arms public house, the 150-year-old school, and the 12th-century church dedicated to St. Andrew.

The village has an active and welcoming community with a wide range of clubs and activities, including short mat bowls, bridge, The Cleeve Trio Players drama group, the village tea shop and library in the hall, NWR, ramblers, golf society, and dance groups. 

Schools
Cleeve Prior has an excellent village primary school, and there’s a wide choice of secondary education in neighbouring towns — including highly regarded state, grammar, and independent options.

Transport – Superb connections by road, rail, and air:

M40 (J15) Banbury – 18 miles (London Marylebone/Paddington in just over 1 hour)
Warwick & Warwick Parkway – 20 miles (London Marylebone from 69 mins)
Honeybourne Station – 3.4 miles (direct to Paddington in 1hr 51 mins, approx. 17 trains per day)
Chipping Campden – 10 miles. Cheltenham – 22 miles. Worcester – 20 miles. Oxford – 30 miles
London – 80 miles. Bristol – 60 miles. Birmingham International Airport – 18 miles