Clifton-On-Teme, Worcester, WR6

A beautifully positioned modern country home with just under four acres, far-reaching views and exceptional lifestyle flexibility in the heart of the Teme Valley.

Custard Cottage is a thoughtfully designed modern home set on the periphery of the highly regarded village of Clifton-on-Teme, enjoying a peaceful rural setting with open countryside views. Sitting within just under four acres of wrap-around land, the property offers an enviable balance of space, privacy and practicality, ideal for those seeking a countryside lifestyle without isolation.

The house is entered via a welcoming central hallway, where a ground-floor shower room and WC sit conveniently near the front entrance. The hallway also provides access to a useful under-stairs storage cupboard and a staircase rising to the first floor, featuring a striking half-landing window seat with far-reaching views across neighbouring farmland.

To the front of the property lies a generous triple-aspect sitting room, flooded with natural light throughout the day. A feature red-brick fireplace with log burning stove creates a warm focal point, making this a superb space for both everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen is positioned to the left of the hallway and is fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances including an electric hob, oven and grill, dishwasher and under-counter fridge. Wood laminate flooring flows through the space, while a dedicated dining area sits to the rear, with a door opening directly onto the gardens. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room housing the oil-fired boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, a Belfast sink and an external door, ideal for rural living.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying dual aspects and excellent natural light. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with a WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over.

Outside, Custard Cottage is approached through double gates opening onto a gravel driveway providing parking for approximately six to eight vehicles. A detached double garage with power sits alongside the driveway and benefits from a staircase leading to an upper room. With three roof windows, this space is ideal as a home office, studio or hobby room, or could offer occasional guest accommodation subject to the necessary works and consents.

The gardens wrap around the property, with a patio area to the rear, an adjoining shed and open views across the surrounding land. The property sits within just under four acres. The vendors will return sow the field back to grass after the current crop is harvested. The purchaser will be responsible for installing a fence to their own suitability between points A and B as shown on the land plan.

Location & Lifestyle

Clifton-on-Teme is a popular and well-connected village in the heart of the Teme Valley, known for its strong community, village pub, primary school and access to some of Worcestershire’s finest countryside walks.

For rail commuters, Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill stations are both approximately 11 and 12 miles away, offering direct services to Birmingham, London Paddington and beyond.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 42 miles away, typically just under an hour by car, making the property well placed for national and international travel.

The nearest Waitrose is located on London Road, Worcester (WR5), approximately 12 miles from the property, with further supermarkets and amenities available in Worcester, Tenbury Wells and Great Malvern.

Educational options are particularly strong. Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School sits within the village and is well regarded locally. Secondary schooling is available at The Chantry School in Martley, with additional state options nearby. Independent schooling is well catered for, including RGS and Kings School in Worcester, with further choices available such as Malvern College and Bromsgrove School.

N.B. Anti-Money Laundering Checks (AML)

Regulations require us to conduct identity and AML checks and gather information about every buyer's financial circumstances. These checks are essential in fulfilling our Customer Due Diligence obligations, which must be done before any property can be marked as sold subject to contract. The rules are set by law and enforced by trading standards. We will start these checks once you have made a provisionally agreeable offer on a property. The cost is £80 (exc. VAT). This fee covers the expense of obtaining relevant data and any necessary manual checks and monitoring. It's paid in advance via our onboarding system, Kotini, and is non-refundable.