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Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Worcester

Land size
63.57 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Three Bedroom Grade II Listed House
  • 63.57 Acres of Productive Grassland
  • Available as a whole or in lots
  • Modern portal frame building
  • Further 17.15 acres available by separate negotiation

Description

A Grade II Listed Three Bedroom House, Modern Portal Frame Building, 63.57 acres of productive grassland set in mid Worcestershire. The farm offers potential strategic land development.

For sale by Private Treaty in a whole or in lots.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Cooksholme Farm for sale by Private Treaty.

A beautifully presented three-bedroom Grade II Listed House, modern portal frame building, set within 63.57 acres of productive grassland, split into conveniently sized enclosures, with a further 17.17 acres available. The farm offers future potential for strategic development and located conveniently from the 2.2 miles from junction 7 of the M5 and Worcester Parkway for commuting.

Situation - The farm is situated on the edge of the village of Littleworth in central Worcestershire, off Wadborough Road.

Cooksholme Farm lies approximately 5 miles from Worcester, 24 miles from Cheltenham and 35 miles from Birmingham.

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The Property - Positioned on the edge of the charming village of Littleworth, this attractive Grade II listed farmhouse offers a rare blend of character, privacy, and countryside appeal. Full of period features and set within beautifully maintained grounds, the property provides an inviting and peaceful retreat.

The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged and includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, making it ideal for families or those seeking a rural lifestyle with space to grow. Inside, the farmhouse retains much of its original charm, with traditional detailing that reflects its heritage while offering comfortable, practical living spaces.

Approached via a private driveway, the property benefits from ample parking and a sense of seclusion. The surrounding gardens are a particular highlight—carefully maintained and offering a delightful outdoor setting, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings.

The property features a well-appointed country kitchen, complete with an oil-fired Aga and fitted with a range of traditional units, centred around a welcoming dining area ideal for everyday family life.

To the ground floor, the farmhouse offers an excellent range of versatile reception spaces, including a generous dining room, a comfortable living room, and a cosy snug, all well-suited to both entertaining and relaxed living. In addition, a useful basement office provides a quiet and practical space for home working.

To the first floor, landing leads to three well proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room. The family bathroom is also located on the first floor.

Outside - The property is surrounded by well-loved and beautifully maintained gardens, featuring a charming pond, a characterful feature well, and an array of colourful flower borders. A productive vegetable garden sits alongside generous lawned areas, creating a delightful outdoor space that is both practical and picturesque.

The Land - Extending to approximately 63.57 the land comprises a well-maintained block of productive pasture, thoughtfully divided into a series of conveniently sized enclosures. The holding has been carefully managed and is currently subject to a periodic grazing licence with a local farmer, providing ongoing agricultural use while retaining flexibility for future change.

The property benefits from established environmental stewardship, being entered into both a Higher-Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme and a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement. These schemes offer an attractive income stream while supporting sustainable land management practices. Full details of the agreements, options, and associated annual payments are available from the selling agents upon request.

Land situated to the north of the railway line is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognising its environmental importance and ensuring its long-term protection.
In addition to its current agricultural and environmental value, the land presents potential for longer-term strategic opportunities, including development or Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) offsetting, subject to the necessary planning consents. A detailed land schedule is available outlining the specific designations and opportunities across the holding.

The land is available in two lots, Lot One with the house and building and 63.57 acres (edged red), and Lot Two is 17.15 Acres (edged blue), (please see separate details).

The holding benefits from a steel portal frame, concrete panel and box profile shed with lean to, fronting a hardstanding area suitable for machinery and fodder storage.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains water, drainage, electricity, Oil central heating.

None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by Halls.

Tenure - The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority - Wychavon District Council, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT

Council Tax - The property is being shown as being within council tax band E on the local authority register.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, Gavel House, 137 Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5AP

Sporting Rights And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights are believed to be in hand and will pass with the freehold.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The land will be sold subject to wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-03-31

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 31 Farms & Smallholdings listings in West Midlands (50+ acres).

This Property£26,270 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (50+ acres) £15,235 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
41 E
49 E

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 48% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School225 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Whittington CofE Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    199
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kempsey Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    386
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cherry Orchard Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    565
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Nunnery Wood Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    390
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Nunnery Wood High School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,488
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,036
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Christopher Whitehead Language College3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,580
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Perowne CofE College4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tudor Grange Academy Worcester4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,059
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Worcester Superstore, Worcester1.9 miles
Spar - Broomhall, Worcester2 miles
Morrisons Daily Kempsey, Kempsey2.1 miles

GP surgery

Haresfield House Surgery3.2 miles

Pharmacy

St Peters Chemist1.9 miles

Hospital

Worcestershire Royal Hospital2.7 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces208 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station951 metres

Nearest bus stop

School234 metres

Typical drive times

Pershore11 min · 6 miles
Droitwich Spa17 min · 9.9 miles
Great Malvern20 min · 9.9 miles
Worcester (city)12 min · 5.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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