Part-exchange makes moving easy on St Mary’s Island

When Olga Gusan wanted to upgrade to a larger house, she was concerned about the stress and upheaval it would cause. Thanks to Countryside Maritime’s ‘Smooth Move’ part-exchange scheme, Olga was able to upgrade to her dream home quickly and easily, without the worry of having to sell her existing two-bedroom property.

Olga’s new three bedroom detached house is at Axis, the latest phase of homes on St Mary’s Island, near Chatham in Kent. Olga already lived on the island and couldn’t envisage living anywhere else. Olga explains “I have always found St Mary’s Island to be a very calm and tranquil place; everything about it makes for a much quieter, cleaner and more relaxed atmosphere, which is why I love it here so much”.

Olga, who works very long hours as an Office Manager in nearby Chatham continues, “I saved myself a lot of time and energy and received such excellent service when I first bought with Countryside Maritime, that it made obvious sense to part exchange with them. In other circumstances, moving house is associated with a lot of stress. This time my move ran extremely smoothly and I completed in less than three weeks.”

Smooth Move gives buyers peace of mind because there’s no chance of the sale of their existing property falling through. Countryside Maritime will organise for three independent local estate agents to value your home and based on these valuations, will make you an offer for your home that reflects its market value. There are no estate agents fees to pay, no chains and no hassle, making it a very cost effective and convenient way to move.

Smooth Move is available on the last remaining home at Axis, a spacious 4-bedroom detached house with a separate study and double garage. Large expanses of glass and modern fittings give the home a contemporary feel. Situated at the heart of the island and close to the primary school, local shop and doctor’s surgery, this home is ideal for a busy family wanting to take advantage of the laidback lifestyle that St Mary’s Island has to offer.

Olga adds; “St Mary’s Island is my home now – I think I will be here for a long time yet. There is a certain charm to the island and when I get home from a busy day at the office I look forward to soaking up the soothing atmosphere on the island. My new house provides a flexible, smart solution to my everyday needs whilst also being practical and stylish”.

St Mary’s Island is Britain’s only planned island community forming part of the Chatham Maritime regeneration project in Kent. The 140-hectare site has been created on a scenic stretch of the River Medway. Axis is the latest one of Countryside Maritime’s already popular schemes; Ventura, The Fishing Village and Northshore.

Work has also just begun on the next riverside phase of the development, Ventura Riverside, which launches in Autumn 2007.

To register for this phase, visit Stmarysisland.uk.com.