Flexible living is a tale of three storeys

Evolving lifestyles today are putting increasing demands on our homes and how the house can adapt as circumstances change. As traditional family lifestyles can no longer be easily defined with the growth in stepfamilies and single parent households, the idea of the traditional home is being re-thought to better reflect and accommodate these changes in society.

Gareth Jacob, Sales and Marketing Director for Weston Homes comments: “Whether you work from home, have step children who stay at weekends, or care for an elderly relative, the three-storey townhouses at Barton Mill in Canterbury offer buyers the most flexible living spaces on the market.”

Located on the Island, situated on the banks of the River Stour, the properties provide for a relaxed, idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by wildlife and nestled alongside a nature reserve.

Designed to the highest quality and style, the townhouses have been created to provide spacious and flexible accommodation for all the family. On the ground floor, an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with French doors leading out to the garden area is the central focus for informal family mealtimes. Kitchens are designed with a comprehensive range of SMEG integrated appliances with designer worktops, stainless steel sinks and recessed down lighters. A cloakroom and integral garage complete this floor.

On the first floor, there is a sumptuous open plan living/dining area featuring double doors opening out onto a balcony, ideal for unwinding after a busy day at work or entertaining guests in the evening. Meanwhile, across the landing, the second bedroom is designed to provide plenty of space and light, with double doors onto a balcony, fitted wardrobes and the luxury of an en-suite shower room.

Upstairs to the top floor, the master bedroom suite also boasts fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The third bedroom is also a double room and features a third balcony which offers fantastic views of the tranquil surroundings of the Island. The main family bathroom completes this floor.

Once complete, the restoration of Barton Mill will provide a combination of 141 one, two and three bedroom apartments and two, three four and six bedroom houses. The development provides the perfect location for those searching for a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Less than a mile from the centre of the city, residents can enjoy an eclectic mix of ancient and modern.

Canterbury sits on the beautiful River Stour and is comprised of seven small islands. Barton Mill is situated on the most downstream of all the islands and as a result the new Weston Homes development is just a short walk along the river to Canterbury’s stunning city centre. Canterbury is a popular city with visitors and residents alike, boasting the world’s most famous Cathedral, which has been the spiritual seat of the Church of England for more than five centuries. Canterbury was named a world heritage site in 1988 thanks to attractions such as St Martins Church and St Augustine’s Abbey providing a wealth of history and culture.

Travellers are well catered for; Canterbury West railway station is three quarters of a mile, with trips to Canon Street, London, starting from just over 90 minutes. The A2, bypassing the South West of the city, takes travellers south to Dover or north via the M2 to the M25 and on to the heart of London.

Townhouses on The Island at Barton Mill start from £285,000. For more information visit Weston-homes.com.