A stylish home for under £100,000 just 35 minutes from the city

Offering unbelievable value for money, Bellway Homes’ De Montford Apartments in Strood are a mere 35 minute train journey into central London. These stunning one and two bedroom apartments are priced from £98,995 and are available through the Help to Buy and NewBuy schemes.

Located within easy walking distance of Strood Station, the development couldn’t be more conveniently situated for commuters. Regular services run into St Pancras International in just over half an hour.

One bedroom apartments comprise of an entrance hall, spacious open plan living accommodation, with many featuring a balcony, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and bathroom. Finished to a quality specification, the fitted kitchens include a fan assisted oven with stainless steel splashback and a range of bespoke additions are available to enable buyers to personalise their home.

Peter Knights, Sales Director at Bellway Thames Gateway comments: “Not only do the De Montford Apartments offer fantastic value for money and convenience for commuters, the development is also close to the riverfront and the high street. Strood offers a relaxed lifestyle with a wide range of entertainment and activities on offer both in the town and in nearby Rochester.”

The De Montford Apartments are perfect for first time buyers who are able to take advantage of Help to Buy, which requires them to find a deposit of just under £5,000. This Government backed scheme is a 75% mortgage aimed at helping first-time buyers and homeowners who have a deposit. The scheme is available throughout England on properties up to a sales value of £600,000 with mortgages available from a variety of major high street lenders.

As one of the famous ‘Medway Towns’, Strood is currently enjoying a share of over £1 billion in regeneration investment, which will include two marina-style developments with sophisticated bar, dining and leisure facilities. With its fast rail services into London and chic Medway setting, the town is increasingly becoming the choice for discerning young professionals.

Rochester high street is full of character with old world tea shop charm combined with continental café society. The town enjoys a lively night life, offering a choice of bars and restaurants which range from Malaysian to minimalist Italian to fresh fish restaurants supplied daily from Billingsgate Market.

For those who enjoy some retail therapy, there are good shopping facilities with a mix of high street names, along with individual stores and boutiques, a regular market and a farmers’ market. There is a choice of supermarkets and the town has a first class leisure centre with three pools, a gym and sauna.

For exercise enthusiasts who enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle, Medway boasts almost 186 miles of footpaths and more than 70 miles of cycle paths. A range of water sports are available including yachting, wind-surfing and jet-skiing on the River Medway.

In addition to the excellent rail services into central London, there are fast road links to the M25 via the M2/A2 and southbound to Dover, while the nearby M20 takes you to Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel.

Prices for the De Montford Apartments start from £98,995 for a one bedroom property, and from £116,995 for a two bedroom home.

For further information, visit bellwayhomes.co.uk.