The best of town and country

Purchasers looking for that perfect village location often find that properties in their desired area are hard to come by. This coupled with the fact that compromises often have to be made in terms of amenities or communication links, make a village that ticks all the boxes hard to come by. Not so however, with the village of Marden, situated in the heart of Kent, which boasts superb road and rail links, as well as local amenities.

Marden enjoys an enviable position in Kent, being just 15 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells and under 9 miles from Maidstone, yet offers its residents an idyllic village lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns. Furthermore, award-winning homebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd is creating one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of the village with at The Old Market development.

Yvette Brotherton, Sales and Marketing Director for Appledore Developments, comments: “For most people, moving away from the traditional commuter belt is a dream never achieved, however with The Old Market we feel that we have found the perfect location for purchasers. Not only does Marden offer superb links to major surrounding towns and the capital, but when you combine it with our excellent design and build quality, the homes at The Old Market are an opportunity not to be missed.”

Marden has a host of local shops in the village, in addition to a primary school and several local restaurants and pubs. It truly offers a quieter pace of life. The main line train station offers direct services to London Cannon Street and London Charing Cross in approximately one hour. Marden is also perfectly placed with the A21 easily accessible and leading to the M25 and the south coast. Furthermore, Ebbsfleet International Station is less than 20 miles away for access to the continent.

Maidstone is less than a 20-minute drive from Marden, offering amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants, shops and boutiques. Together with art galleries, museums and a cinema, Maidstone has something for everyone. Mote Park boasts a castle and extensive grounds, along with a Golf Club and Squash Club for those looking for an active lifestyle.

Prices start from £149,950 for the homes and purchasers are advised to register their interest as soon as possible. For further information and for your chance to buy off-plan, visit AppledoreDevelopments.co.uk.