Amanda Shiel takes a look at a selection of homes located in the garden of England
DartfordRPC New Homes are offering two three-bedroom detached family homes in sought after Wilmington.
Internally the homes boast contemporary kitchens, both of which are fitted with an oven, hob and extractor, integrated fridge/freezer; washing machine and dishwasher. The dining area and lounge include patio doors that lead out into the garden.
The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room.
Two off-road block paved parking spaces are located outside to the front together with a landscaped area.
The houses are situated on the High Road with all local amenities to hand. For commuting there is good road access to Dartford town centre, the A2, M25 and Bluewater. Both properties fall within the catchment area for Wilmintgon Grammar Schools for Boys and for Girls.
Priced at £320,000. Viewings are now available. Call RPC New Homes on 01322 228891 or visit rpcnewhomes.co.uk
AylesfordLeybourne Park consists of three- and four-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. The apartments reflect the traditional exteriors of villages in the area with a variety of finishes including black and white weatherboarding and attractive, pastel-coloured render.
They enjoy particularly spacious living/dining rooms with patio doors leading onto a balcony. The contemporary kitchens and bathrooms have high quality fixtures and fittings.
Situated in green countryside a mile from Aylesford, one of Kent’s oldest and prettiest villages, it is well served by road and rail connections. There is easy access to the M2 at junction 3 and the M20 at junctions 4 or 5. From Maidstone East Station the rail journey to London is about an hour while Ashford International, the ‘gateway to Europe’, is around half an hour.
Locally, nearby Maidstone boasts a brand new shopping precinct, a large Tesco, leisure centre, an eight-screen mutliplex cinema, as well as numerous cafés, bars and restaurants.
Current availability includes two-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from £194,995 to £199,995.
For more information or to view the show homes contact the Barratt marketing suite on 01622 791790, open 10am to 6pm daily, or visit barratthomes.co.uk.
Sevenoaks The last two available Georgian inspired mansions at Ide Hill Park boast five-bedrooms, a home cinema room, gymnasium and private landscaped gardens. One of the homes also has an indoor swimming pool. These opulent homes are finished to a very high specification internally and the kitchens, bathrooms and en-suites feature magnificent, hand crafted furniture by international furniture designer Mark Wilkinson.
The development consists of eight new Georgian style mansions. Residents have access to the 30 acres of private parkland, woodland and nature trails that meander throughout the estate.
Sevenoaks offers a variety of independent boutiques and high street brands and the train station offers regular services to London Bridge, Waterloo, and Charing Cross in less than 35 minutes. By car, central London is less than 35 miles away, while for weekends on the continent, jet setters can charter private planes from Biggin Hill Airport, or take advantage of Gatwick and The Channel Tunnel, which are all within easy reach.
Prices for the remaining country homes are from £3,250,000. Contact Frances Kavanagh or Clare Wilson at the sales and marketing suite on 01732 750188, or appointed selling agents Savills for more information on 01732 789700. Alternatively, visit idehillpark.co.uk.
Maidstone Bishop’s Field comprises 49 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments.
The three bedroom detached homes have been designed in a conventional Pavilion style with white weatherboard frontage. The two bedroom apartment and three storey townhouses echo this influence, however the double height glazed windows and carports on the ground floor give them a modern edge. The terraced and detached cottage-style homes use traditional chocolate brown tile frontage with Parham Red brickwork, creating a harmonious balance of colour and design.
Bishop’s Field is located 1.5 miles from the centre of Maidstone and lies on the same road as Westborough Junior School. Internally, each property is fitted with a luxury custom built kitchen and Siemens appliances including a stainless steel gas hob, stainless steel single oven, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and an integrated washing machine in selected properties. The spacious living areas in all of the houses are flooded with light from the French windows which open out onto the garden or Juliette balcony.
Prices start from £245,950 for a four-bedroom semi-detached house and £360,000 for a four- bedroom detached house. The marketing suite and show home are open between 10am-5pm. For further information contact Antler Homes South East on 01622 600 110 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.
BirchingtonSt Mary’s Lodge will feature 31 one- and two-bedroom private and self-contained apartments that will be specially designed for retired owners. Residents can enjoy a range of communal facilities that include an owners’ lounge and guest suite, a laundry room and landscaped gardens. A video-entry system, 24- hour emergency telephone system and a lodge manager are also included for added security. For convenience, the new development is on a level walk to local shops and amenities. Construction is already underway.
To make an appointment or for further information about Churchill Retirement Living and current developments please visit www.churchillretirement.co.uk or call free on 0800 458 1857.
PenshurstSwaylands is the conversion of an infamous historic society house which includes 28 luxurious two- and three-bedroom apartments and six adjacent mews houses.
The high specification in the mews houses gives residents bespoke, hand crafted kitchens. Impeccable black Impala granite work tops with Bosch appliances give the sense of luxury while creating a homely environment. The care and attention to mix modern conveniences with traditional style ensures that the mews houses retain much of their original character. Prices at Swaylands start from £499,950 for a two-bedroom apartment. Prices for a mews house start from £479,950. Contact Oakdene Homes on 01737 249393. Alternatively visit swaylands.co.uk or oakdene-homes.co.uk.
Edenbridge New Aspects will provide a total of 24 homes, offering two- and three-bedroom homes and four- bedroom townhouses.
With a stylish specification, modern kitchens and bathrooms and private allocated parking, New Aspects is a perfect place to live. The development is situated near to the amenities of Edenbridge High Street and train station and just moments from the tranquillity of Kent’s charming and quintessential English countryside. Two-beds are priced from £194,950, three-beds from £299,950 and four beds from £369,950. Visit oakdene-homes.co.uk for more information.
Maidstone Set in an idyllic riverside setting, this selection of stunning contemporary one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses are just a short stroll from Maidstone's vibrant centre.
Riverside Plaza offers a wonderful choice of properties, many of which include a balcony or a terrace. Selected apartments also comprise floor-to-ceiling windows which let in plenty of light and provide wonderful views of the river.
The development has its own fitness centre exclusively for residents and the riverside walk, just steps away, is perfect for a relaxing stroll or jog.
The last phase of apartments at Riverside Plaza was released for sale on 12 January. Prices range from £164,995 to £229,995.
For more information and to view the two-bedroom show apartment contact the Barratt marketing suite, open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01622 672412 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.
GreenhitheFusion is the latest release of homes at Waterstone Park comprising of one- and two-bedroom flats and two-, three-, four- & five- bedroom houses.
Waterstone Park enjoys an ideal location, with the shopping mecca, Bluewater, on its doorstep offering North Kent residents a superb alternative to Oxford Street. Retail therapy can be indulged with a choice of over 330 shops and with 40 cafes, numerous bars and restaurants, a Molten Brown day spa and a 13 screen multiplex cinema all under one roof, Bluewater offers a choice of shopping, dining and leisure facilities that is unrivalled outside of central London.
Residents also benefit from excellent transport connections. The M25, A2, M2 and M20 give convenient motorway access and Stone Crossing and Greenhithe railway stations are just minutes away, where journey times to London are approximately 40 minutes. The new international and domestic station at nearby Ebbsfleet will bring London within 17 minutes from 2009, and the international services have already commenced making Paris and Brussels reachable within two hours.
Prices at Waterstone Park currently start at £180,000 for one bedroom apartments. Only one two-bedroom house remains, priced at £205,000. Incentives are available.
Call 01322 313835 or visit the website at waterstonepark.co.uk.
Bickley Just one five-bedroom detached home remains at Sycamore Place, a prestigious gated development featuring just six four- and five-bedroom detached family homes in a variety of distinctive house styles.
Sycamore Place is situated within easy reach of local amenities in Bickley, as well as its rail station with service to London. The development is also in close proximity to Bromley town centre with its vast range of shops and leisure facilities. There are also shops, restaurants and public houses in nearby Chislehurst, as well as a range of reputable schools and further education opportunities for children of all ages close by.
The remaining home boasts a large Stoneham Designer kitchen, which hosts a range of fitted appliances, and three further reception rooms to the ground floor. The first floor has two en-suite bedrooms, with the Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware adding a real sense of luxury to the home.
Priced at £949,950. For further information on this property call selling agent Acorn New Homes on 020 8663 4466.
FavershamArterra in Whitstable Road offers 103 stylish new homes consisting of seven different types of three- and four-bedroom houses and nine styles of one-and two-bedroom apartments.
For commuters, living at Arterra will mean being able to make the most of the easy access to the A2/M2 and the new fast rail service to Ebbsfleet and St Pancras which should be in place by 2009.
For further information on the homes at Arterra, contact Fairview New Homes on 01795 534293. Information on all Fairview New Homes’ developments is available on the website at fairview.co.uk.
MaidstoneOrchard House comprises two one-bedroom apartments, thirteen two-bedroom apartments and eight three-bedroom townhouses situated in the highly sought after area west of Maidstone town centre.
Four three storey townhouses are currently available at the development. The spacious homes boast a staggering 1435 sq ft of living accommodation. The ground floor incorporates well equipped kitchens and family/dining rooms with double opening glazed doors leading to the private garden. The living room, located on the first floor, includes full height doors that open on to a Juliet style balcony. The master bedroom enjoys en suite facilities and the next floor provides two further bedrooms together with a family bathroom.
The nearby A20, London Road, offers very quick and easy access to central Maidstone with its superb choice of facilities from museums to shopping. Surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside and served by main line stations to central London and Ashford, (soon to be connected by Britain’s first high speed train to London and the Continent via Ashford International), there is also easy road access to the M20/M25.
Priced from £329,950. A £300 mortgage subsidy scheme for 24 months is currently in operation. The on site sales office is open seven days a week. Call 01622 765800 or visit hillreed.co.uk
MaidstoneSituated just of the A229, Aspects is an attractive, modern development set in beautifully landscaped south-facing communal gardens.
The homes provide light-filled open-plan living spaces, stylish kitchens fitted with granite-effect worktops and a range of integrated appliances and en-suite shower rooms to the master bedrooms.
All apartments enjoy outside space; some have doors from the master bedroom onto a patio or balcony, or a balcony opening off the living room.
Priced from £227,995. Incentives are available. For further information on the apartments at Aspects, contact the Fairview New Homes’ sales team on 01622 768363 between 10am-5pm daily or visit the website at fairview.co.uk.
Westgate-on-SeaThe thirty-three one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses at St Augustine’s Park benefit from superior internal specifications. The individually designed kitchens from James Theobald offer a wealth of integrated appliances, including a double oven with gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The bathrooms are similarly stylish, with luxury white suites from Ideal Standard and chic ceramic wall tiling from Porcelanosa.
St Augustine’s Park is ideally situated, being within easy walking distance of many shops, as well as the train station. The road links are excellent – the A299 and M2 are both in close proximity.
Homes are priced from £330,000. For further information contact the marketing suite and show home, open daily from 10am - 5pm, on 01843 836901. Alternatively visit mdh.uk.com.
Nizels KnollThe chic and contemporary apartments at Nizels Knoll are housed within a Victorian/Edwardian house and a newly created northeast wing.
The high attention to detail and bespoke design ensures each home has its own unique appeal. From the original fireplaces to circular dining rooms with glazed domed roofs – every detail has been planned and finished to the highest standard.
Kitchens have been designed by specialists and imported from Häcker of Germany where a variety of finishes have been selected, blending seamlessly with each apartment and creating a unique and stunning appearance to each of the apartments. Two car parking spaces have been allocated to each apartment and residents can also enjoy the facilities offered by Nizels Golf Course which also has a private spa/health & fitness centre.
The development is conveniently located close to the sophisticated towns of Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells, which offer a variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars.
For commuters, nearby Sevenoaks train station offers services to London Charing Cross in just 35 minutes.
Only four apartments remain, with prices starting from £575,000. For further information contact Heather Tully on 01732 838789 from Friday to Monday, 10am-4pm,. Alternatively, call Savills on 01732 789700 or visit nizels-knoll.co.uk.
Kings HillThe Crescent, Antler Homes’ latest development in Kings Hill, presents a modern day approach to a timeless design. Comprising four- and five-bedroom townhouses, four- and five-bedroom semi-detached houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments, the properties are arranged around a leafy circular boulevard, echoing the famous Georgian crescents of Bath and Buxton.
Traditionally designed, the properties incorporate features that are synonymous with the Georgian era such as sash windows, classic black front doors and iron railings. Warm red brick work is complemented by buttermilk rendering and a grey slate pavilion hipped roof.
Inside, each home has a custom built luxury kitchen fitted with granite worktops, a Siemens stainless steel gas hob, stainless steel oven, built in microwave, an integrated fridge freezer and integrated dishwasher. Spacious living areas are flooded with light from French windows which open out onto a garden or Juliette balcony.
Kings Hill is approximately two miles from the pretty village of West Malling and just under five miles from the town of Maidstone.
Prices start at £239,950 for a one-bedroom apartment. The marketing suite is open daily between 10am-5pm. Call 01732 849410 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.
Chatham The Fishing Village apartments feature striking timber cladding in different colours to create a contemporary interpretation of a typical Kentish fishing village. Most of the apartments have balconies or terraces with views over the River Medway.
Inside, many of the apartments offer open plan interiors with sleek and stylish finishes – ideal for modern family living.
The apartments are priced from £175,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £245,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. The Countryside Properties marketing suite is open between 9.30am- 4.30pm daily. For further information telephone 01634 891 444 or visit thefishingvillage.net.