insideKENT Magazine Issue 59 - February 2017 | Page 5

FALL IN LOVE WITH COUNTRYSIDE HOMES IN THE HEART OF KENT

With Valentine ’ s Day just around the corner , house hunters looking for an ideal love nest to cosy up in should look at the latest collection of homes available from the award-winning home builder Countryside . Kingsbridge , Azure , Springhead Park , Horsted Park and Willow Grange are all exciting developments located in the heart of Kent , and will not disappoint .
Countryside has more than half a century ’ s successful track record of creating high quality new homes with a strong focus on design quality and place making , combined with an exceptional specification and internal layouts that are carefully considered to suit modern lifestyles . All of Countryside ’ s developments are in excellent locations with convenient access to transport links and local amenities that help create sought-after new places to live .
KINGSBRIDGE , HEADCORN Nestled within the serene Weald landscape , Kingsbridge strikes the ideal balance between country living and urban convenience . Offering 29 beautiful three- and fourbedroom detached and semi-detached homes situated within the charming village of Headcorn , this traditional yet stylish development features a classical design combined with a modern specification . Attention to detail is clear with many architectural features synonymous with existing properties in Kent .
The Cheverny is a beautiful four-bedroom home with an abundance of flexible space for the whole family to fall in love with . Designed to maximise natural light and space , the home includes an impressive open plan ground floor , separate dining room and spacious living room , which both boast an attractive feature bay window . On the first floor , the generously sized master bedroom has a luxurious ensuite bathroom and there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom .
Benefiting from the charms of a village location , with all the necessary mainstream amenities on your doorstep , Kingsbridge is a thriving community exuding classic English village life . Perfect for commuters , the mainline railway station is less than a mile ’ s walk from the development and offers a direct service into central London in less than an hour . The village also offers an attractive High Street of essentials such as a doctor ’ s surgery , dentist , shops , pubs , cafés and a village green . Maidstone , Ashford , Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are amongst the surrounding towns which offer a wealth of different dining , shopping and leisure options .
AZURE , ST MARY ’ S ISLAND A waterside community and contemporary architecture intertwined to create Azure ; an inspiring place to live . Situated on the former site of the Royal Naval Dockyard in Chatham , Azure offers the latest homes to be created on St Mary ’ s Island , with many properties benefitting from some of the best views across the River Medway .
The Water ’ s Edge collection at Azure boasts an exclusive range of homes including the four-bedroom Sandpiper and the four / five bedroom Kingfisher house designs , all of which enjoy this desirable waterside location . The homes benefit from terraces , high level living areas and open-slatted garden fences , ensuring the river views cannot be missed . Residents at Azure also have the opportunity to further adopt the marine lifestyle by mooring a boat at the nearby 300-berth Chatham Maritime Marina or participating in water sports on the river .
SPRINGHEAD PARK , EBBSFLEET GARDEN CITY Recently re-launched , the exciting Springhead Park development in Ebbsfleet Garden City combines the best of urban and rural living . The new collection of two-bedroom coach houses and two- , three- and four-bedroom houses are set amongst tree-lined boulevards and meticulously planned streetscapes .
Built with a contemporary style , the homes are designed to create maximum space , light , comfort and security . French doors open onto the rear gardens , with roof lights which ensure that the open plan kitchen and dining spaces are flooded with natural light .
HORSTED PARK , CHATHAM Surrounded by open countryside , and with the historic Fort Horsted on its boundary , Horsted Park has something for everyone . Offering a large range of homes for a variety of lifestyles including one and two-bedroom apartments , coach houses and two- to fourbedroom houses , the development has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate busy and modern day lives .
Horsted Park benefits from all of the amenities that both Rochester and Chatham have to offer . Chatham is well served with shopping and leisure attractions , whilst the ancient cathedral city of Rochester boasts culture and heritage . From Chatham station , less than two miles from Horsted Park , direct rail services operate into central London in as little as 37 minutes and serve a range of mainline stations including St Pancras International , Victoria and Cannon Street .
WILLOW GRANGE , COXHEATH Located within easy reach of Maidstone , Willow Grange offers a collection of 66 two- , three- and four-bedroom homes all available with Help to Buy .
All the homes at Willow Grange offer a high specification and have been thoughtfully designed to suit the needs of modern day buyers . The Woodlark is a traditional fourbedroom home with an open plan kitchen / dining area , creating a fluid space which is the social hub of the home and ideal for entertaining . The living area boasts double French doors opening onto the rear garden , whilst the kitchen is of a contemporary style featuring a range of integrated appliances . Coxheath is a popular village with a thriving community and a High Street that offers a range of independent shops , a café , pub , library and a village hall . Whilst being surrounded by open spaces for sports and leisure , Willow Grange also benefits from being located only four miles away from Maidstone , and the other major towns of Sevenoaks , Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are all easily accessible .
So whether you ’ re looking to invest in a one bedroom apartment , or a luxury five bedroom family home , you know you will find a place you ’ ll love with Countryside .
For further information please visit www . countryside-properties . com