Laurels Road, Offenham, WR11 8AB

A well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached home, set back in Mill Field off Laurels Road in the sought-after village of Offenham. Offered as a 50% shared ownership share with Rooftop Housing, with the option to staircase up to 80%, it’s an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for an affordable route into village life.

The front door opens into an entrance area with a handy downstairs WC, then leads into a bright and welcoming lounge. Wood effect flooring and a striking dark feature wall give the room real character, and the stairs rise to the first floor. To the rear, the kitchen diner runs the full width of the house. It has a good range of wall and base units, a gas hob with an oven beneath, space for a fridge freezer and washing machine, and ample room for a dining table, with a door leading to the garden.

Upstairs, the main bedroom overlooks the rear garden and the open fields beyond, and has fitted wardrobes along one wall. The second bedroom is also a good double, with two windows to the front and a useful storage cupboard. A tiled family bathroom with a bath, shower over and screen completes the accommodation.

To the front Outside, the sunny aspect rear garden is a highlight. It’s mainly laid to lawn, with a paved patio by the house, raised flower beds, two timber sheds and mature planting, and it backs onto open paddocks for a lovely rural outlook. It’s a wonderful spot for relaxing and entertaining. There is plenty of parking to the front and side.

Built in 2008, the home has gas central heating with a boiler fitted within the last year, and double glazing throughout, so it’s ready to move into and enjoy.

Shared Ownership Information: Leasehold. 50% share offered at £115,000. Rent on the remaining 50% is £317.75 per month. Staircasing is available up to a maximum of 80%. Purchasers will be subject to Rooftop Housing’s eligibility criteria and approval.

Early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Please contact Chatterton Estate Agents to arrange an appointment.

Offenham is a large and picturesque rural village in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, lying around three miles east of Evesham in the heart of the fertile Vale of Evesham. The River Avon flows directly through the village, lending Offenham a genuinely scenic riverside setting, and the surrounding landscape of low-lying agricultural land and hedgerow-rich countryside makes it a wonderful spot for walkers and cyclists exploring the wider Vale. Fittingly, Offenham was named Calor Worcestershire Village of the Year in 2004, recognition of the strong community spirit that continues to define the village today.

The village has genuine historical depth, having been founded as a monastic grange and medieval deer park by the Benedictine Abbots of Evesham Abbey in the 13th century, with the original grange site now home to Court Farm. Community life today centres around the village hall, the church, and the local pub, while the riverside setting brings its own charm — the historic Bridge Inn & Ferry, a traditional freehouse dating back to the 1700s, sits right on the banks of the Avon with its own moorings and garden leading down to the water, a wonderful spot to while away a summer afternoon.

Day to day, Offenham offers a genuinely good balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience, with a shop, two country pubs, and a micro-brewery within the village itself, alongside easy access to the wider amenities of Evesham just a few miles away. For families, Blackminster Middle School sits within the parish, while the surrounding countryside and riverside walks offer year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors right on the doorstep.

Altogether, Offenham offers a rare combination of riverside charm, historic character, and a strong community feel, all within easy reach of Evesham — making it a consistently popular choice for buyers seeking genuine village life in the Vale.