areas within Worcestershire
| Bewdley | Droitwich | Malvern | Stourport-on-Severn |
| Broadway | Evesham | Pershore | Tenbury Wells |
| Bromsgrove | Kidderminster | Redditch | Worcester |
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Worcestershire has plenty to recommend it, including beautiful countryside, thriving commercial centres and good transport links.
Living in Worcestershire
Worcestershire is the archetypal shire county. Located in the heart of England with fine landscapes, a wide range of habitats and wildlife and a notable cultural and historic heritage, this county is quintessentially English.
There is evidence that a lot of London and South-East buyers who have traditionally looked at areas along the M4 are now migrating westwards in search of a combination of more peaceful surroundings and better value for money.
The north of the county takes in the towns of Redditch, Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Kidderminster. Due to their close proximity to Birmingham and the M40 and M, they have developed into thriving commercial centres.
The main landmark in the west are the Malvern Hills, rightly designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Demand has been pronounced for village and edge-of-village properties in South Worcestershire, where there is close proximity to the M50 and M5. This allows good commuting to the Cardiff and Bristol conurbations.
Worcester is a thriving ancient cathedral city and has become one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, maintaining the industries for which it is world famous: Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.
The city is experiencing an upward trend in the area south of the Cathedral where the old porcelain factory has been converted and developed. Diglis docks and marina are undergoing a major redevelopment.
For those seeking somewhere more peaceful to live, Pershore is a picturesque Georgian market town on the banks of the River Avon, but still close enough to the Worcester to enjoy the benefits a city has to offer.
The town is noted for its Georgian architecture, and most of the premises in Bridge Street and Broad Street are listed buildings.
Transport
Worcestershire's location in the heart of England makes it accessible and closer than you think.
If you are flying into the area, then Birmingham International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, Manchester is 1h 50, Heathrow is 2h 10 and Gatwick is 2h 50 away. Worcestershire has good road links to the major motorways (M5, M6, M40, M42, M50) and London is just 2½ hours away. Worcestershire and the Cotswolds are at the heart of the British Rail network with main line routes to London, the Midlands and the North and the South West of England.
History and culture
Worcester is home to the beautiful County Cricket ground and boasts one of the oldest racecourses in the UK.
The Victorians left a fine legacy of spa towns throughout the county. The therapeutic qualities of Droitwich Spa's Brine Baths have been known since Roman times.
Worcester's fortunes were based on glove making, pottery manufacture, salmon fisheries (long gone), and the famous Worcestershire sauce.
The Royal Worcester Porcelain site and its museum, factory and café are close by.
For further information visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk; www.wccc.co.uk; www.royalworcester.co.uk
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3 bedroom house in Henwick Avenue, Worcester, Henwick, Worcestershire - Asking price of £162,950
Extremely well presented extended 3 bedroom end terraced house. Accommodation comprising of Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room/Utility Area, Family Bathroom. ...... view full details
3 bedroom house in Foley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire - Asking price of £245,000
Very attractive and superbly appointed Victorian 3 bedroom semi detached family house. Accommodation comprising of Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Refitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room,...... view full details
4 bedroom house in Bank Cottage Off Hereford Road, Malvern, Storridge, Herefordshire - Asking price of £468,000
Rare opportunity to acquire a superb quality, un-listed, character FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE in 3/4's of an Acre and having been extended and renovated over the last 8 years to offer...... view full details
3 bedroom house in Mead Way, MALVERN, Worcestershire, WR14 - Guide Price of £178,000
A well presented three bedroom semi detached house located in a popular residential area, close to all the local amenities. The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, living room/...... view full details
1 bedroom house in Evesham, Worcestershire - Asking price of £109,950
A one bedroom cluster home with accommodation comprising of Lounge, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom. To the outside there is a private garden and allocated parking. Benefits include GCH and Double...... view full details
2 bedroom flat in Kingfisher Court Woodfield Road, Droitwich,Worcestershire - Asking price of £107,500
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4 bedroom house in Lower Broadheath Worcestershire - Asking price of £428,000
Impressive Edwardian Detached House With Attractive Gardens and Large Garage with Room OverPorch, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting room, Dining room, Study, Kitchen Breakfast room with...... view full details
2 bedroom house in Lydes Road, MALVERN, Worcestershire, GB, WR14 - Guide Price of £115,000
Offered for sale is this centrally located detached bungalow in need of modernisation. The property cmprises entrance porch, kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, conservatory, two bedrooms bathroom and...... view full details
5 bedroom house in Field Lane, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire - Guide Price of £215,000
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