Homebuyers find commuter haven in Marden
House prices for homeowners living 60 minutes outside of central London are, on average, a staggering 60 percent lower than in central London's zones 1 and 2, according to Lloyds Bank. Already proving extremely popular with savvy commuters, Millwood Designer Homes’ development Windsor Meadow in Marden, Kent is an ideal location for city professionals looking to commute into London in just under an hour.
Nestled in the picturesque Kent countryside with excellent travel connections, Windsor Meadow is located in a prime location with the benefit of a convenient commute into the City. Windsor Meadow comprises a selection of 86 houses, including two and three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes and three, four and five-bedroom detached homes. Marden Station is located just over half a mile away, offering direct trains to London in just under an hour. This convenience coupled with the stunning surrounding countryside, makes Windsor Meadow the perfect place for commuters to call home.
Philip Brown, Sales Director at Millwood Designer Homes comments: “Kent is home to a selection of well-known commuter towns and more homebuyers are recognising the benefits of moving out of the city to smaller villages with convievent rail links as an excellent option. The village of Marden is extremely popular with commuters and over 90% of our homebuyers so far, are looking to commute from their new home. Windsor Meadow is within walking distance of the station and combines the best of both worlds, thanks to its beautiful rural surroundings and efficient transport connections.”
The new show home, The Lenham, is an impressive four-bedroom detached home, perfect for modern-day family living. Providing a spacious layout, the ground floor includes an open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room. Bi-folding doors open from the family room onto the garden, flooding the room with natural light. There is also a separate spacious living room with French doors leading in to the garden, which is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, as well as a separate formal dining room, study, utility room and cloakroom.
Upstairs, there is a generously sized master bedroom, complete with large fitted wardrobes and an en suite. There are also three further bedrooms and a large family bathroom. All of the homes at Windsor Meadow are finished to an exceptionally high specification, with fully equipped kitchens and either laminate or Silestone quartz worktops, stainless steel splashbacks and integrated appliances. Bathrooms are fitted with white contemporary sanitary ware and stylish chrome fittings.
Ideally located for leisure and retail opportunities, residents will find Fremlin Walk in Maidstone, The Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells or Bluewater all within close proximity. For those who like to spend time outdoors, there is an array of sports activities, including the well-known Marden Cricket & Hockey clubs.
Trains from Marden Station serve London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in just under an hour. For travel further afield, the nearby A229 leads directly to the M20, providing access to Gatwick Airport, approximately 43 miles away.
Prices for a two bedroom house start from £320,000 at Windsor Meadow, with Help to Buy available. For more information, visit millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk.
