The Paddock, Curdworth - New Property Development

The new homes, in a range of three different styles, have all the stylish contemporary appeal that has helped build Crest Nicholson's reputation for excellence.

Curdworths history reveals some surprising stories and secrets. It is documented that this is where the English Civil War began in August 1642, with a Royalist-Roundhead encounter close to the church. Parts of the church in question are more than 800 years old, and a rare and very early example of wall painting, a Madonna and Child, is still faintly visible.

The 200-year-old Birmingham Fazeley Canal runs through the parish, flowing through the scenic Curdworth cutting a designated wildlife area, followed by an eighty-metre tunnel and flight of locks. This canal was one of the first in the country to be reclaimed from industrial decay, and is now a delightful spot for walks and pleasure boating, with bluebells flowering on the banks and kingfishers darting across the water.

Curdworth is within a few miles of many important motorway links, and its position in the heart of England means its possible to drive just about anywhere with ease. You can access the M42 at junction 9, going north to Leicester, or south towards the M5 and M40. The new M6 toll road which begins at this junction takes you around the northern edge of Birmingham and onto the M6 towards Manchester. The southern section of the M6 is accessible at junction 7 of the M42 and from here you can travel to Coventry or onto the M1 at junction 19.

Perhaps youd rather take the train? The nearest station, Water Orton, is about 2 miles from Curdworth, and trains from here take an easy 10-15 minutes to Birmingham New Street.

Although a small village, Curdworth has a range of amenities that youll use on an everyday basis. There is a post office, general store, two pubs, both with restaurants, and a tennis club. Curdworth Primary School is about half a mile from The Paddock and there is a secondary school in nearby Kingsbury.

The range of attractions within a couple of miles of your new home at The Paddock is another pleasant surprise.

The Belfry, one of the UKs premier golf centres, is just to the north of the village. As well as being the setting for many prestigious tournaments, keen amateurs can test their skills on one of the three greens. The Belfry also has a luxurious leisure club where you can swim, play squash and tennis, or enjoy spa treatments.

In complete contrast, Drayton Manor theme park is a favourite day out for families, offering rides and nail-biting thrills. On a quieter note, the children will also love Ash End House Farm, where they can get hands-on with the lambs and pedigree piglets and learn all about farm life.

Kingsbury Water Park is a venue offering something for everyone. With fifteen lakes in over 600 acres of country park, theres ample room to fish, ride, cycle, spot birds and wildlife, go camping or ride the miniature railway. Another lovely local attraction is Middleton Hall, set in 40 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens. Its 16th century Great Hall can be visited too.

Employing meticulous attention to detail, from the use of traditional quality building materials to the choice of fixtures and fittings, Crest Nicholson has worked with the architects and interior design specialists to create homes of excellent quality.

Thoughtful planning of the interior accommodation ensures the provision of sociable living areas including open plan kitchen/dining rooms and reception areas that continue outside into the garden. Featuring contemporary style kitchens with stainless steel appliances and sleek white bathroom suites, each property is stylishly designed to create the perfect environment for modern living.

Crest Nicholson also offers you the opportunity to personalise your home by co-ordinating various features of the internal finish. Depending on the stage of construction, you can choose from a range of kitchen styles, doors and handles as well as ceramic wall tiles to bathrooms to create the home of your dreams.