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Whitstable Heights Whitstable, Kent
Spring Acres Sittingbourne, Kent
This month FTB goes on the hunt with Martha and Ali who are looking to move from London to Kent and are seeking a new home with at least two bedrooms and good commuter links
Situated on the outer fringes of Sittingbourne, this new collection of two, three and four bedroom homes borders open elds and stunning countryside. The development is also set within a country park itself, while the Kent Downs and North Kent coast are reached in mere minutes. The three bedroom properties feature a separate living room and kitchen, while upstairs there’s an en suite from the main bedroom. Nearby Sittingbourne is great for schools and amenities and has a theatre and cinema. Trains reach London St Pancras in 69 minutes.
The ever-popular coastal town of Whitstable is a huge draw for homebuyers and holiday makers alike, charmed by its mix of pretty cottages, historic harbour and scenic sea views. The new homes at Whitstable Heights give rst time buyers the chance to be part of this lifestyle in brand new, quality homes. The development
PROFILE
Names Martha Clarke-Reid, 37, Ali Clarke-Reid, 42 Occupations Recruitment Manager, Events Co-ordinator Maximum budget £300,000 Requirements A home with at least two bedrooms and ideally a garden, in Kent, with good rail links to London and a range of local facilities close by
includes two, three and four bedroom houses and coach
houses. The larger homes feature open-plan living/dining areas that open to turfed rear gardens, en suites to the larger bedrooms, and plenty of storage.
What they wanted…
We made the decision to leave London a little while ago and have spent a while trying to nd the right place for us. We’ve settled on Kent as we’re both from the South – me from Kent, Ali from Surrey – and it’s possible to nd a great quality of life within easy reach of the capital. We live in a very busy and polluted part of London and though we love city life, we’ve fallen out of love with the area and would like to be closer to family as well as to all the countryside and coastline that Kent has to offer. We both have to be in London regularly, so would like rail links to be no more than one hour each way. We’d love some outdoor space and ideally to have local shops and facilities within walking distance.”
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*Shared ownership: based on a 40% share of the full market value of £285,000
*Shared ownership: based on a 40% share of the full market value of £415,000
What they thought…
Wow – what pretty surroundings this development has. We’d certainly never be short on places to explore for walks, and I can imagine the air is fresh and lovely – a big change from our current place. The properties are very attractive – we love that the three bedroom homes have a separate living room, and can barely imagine having so much space. The extra bedroom means we’d have enough room for guests as well as an of ce space, which is just amazing.”
I grew up in Kent and we visited the coastal town of Whitstable on a regular basis. I have some lovely memories of the area and it’s always been so popular. We visited a few years ago when a couple of our friends moved down and it really is just as lovely as I remember – they can’t recommend it enough. The properties are of a high quality and we’re super impressed that we can afford a house here; something we could only have imagined in London.”
14 First Time Buyer June/July 2024
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