insideKENT Magazine Issue 29 - August 2014 | Page 159

PROPERTY A D V E R T I S M E N T F E AT U R E INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF MAIDSTONE 2 Albion Place, Maidstone 1 and 2 bedroom apartments from £119,500 Mike Adams, CEO of Maidstone marketing agency Adams Creative, spotted an opportunity to redevelop his company office at 2 Albion Place last year when his team outgrew the building. Instead of selling the property via auction or direct sale as a commercial building, Mike looked into redevelopment of the beautiful four-storey Victorian building into apartments – an ideal opportunity for investors. The close proximity of Albion Place to Maidstone town center, off-road parking and easy transport links positions the property as extremely attractive for residential usage once again. and airy living spaces. Each apartment has been furnished to a high standard with brand new kitchens and bathrooms, fitted with Whirlpool appliances. Mike has lived and worked close to Maidstone for the past 30 years, and has a close affinity with the region. He founded Adams Creative, an integrated marketing agency in 1984 and so when his team outgrew its offices in Albion Place, he looked to move the agency close by and allow 2 Albion Place to be redeveloped to best serve the growing market for property investment. Albion Place is situated on the Sittingbourne Road, which is within walking distance of Kent’s County town, Maidstone. The property has easy access to the town’s amenities and transport links to London in under an hour. Ashford International is also accessible in under half an hour and the beautiful Garden of England countryside right on the doorstep. “Albion Place is perfect for investors looking to secure a good return each month and I have been pleased with the feedback on the property so far. We have taken time to ensure that each apartment displays our exacting attention to detail and a high quality finish,” said Mike. Maidstone has a wide range of facilities, including Fremlin Walk and The Mall shopping centres alongside the Royal Star Arcade. The town also offers excellent nightlife, with plenty of pubs, restaurants and clubs as well as a multiplex cinema and the Hazlitt Arts Centre. Great care has been taken to ensure the property’s many period features are preserved and each of the apartments are unique, with light There are quick and easy links to the M20 and M2, giving access to the Channel Tunnel, M25, Gatwick Airport and the Dartford river crossing. 159 There are only four apartments still available at 2 Albion Place, all with their own entrance and parking, with prices starting from £119,500. For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact: Page & Wells on 01622 756703 or email [email protected] Ward & Partners on 01622 683737 or email [email protected]