Set sail to a new home on the Isle of Sheppey

After the UK sailing team’s success at the Beijing Olympics, leaving with 6 medals, 4 of which were gold, sailing has become a popular sport once again. For any Londoners looking to escape and move to the coast to take up sailing, the Isle of Sheppey may prove a favourable option. Not only does the Isle of Sheppey provide the closest sailing waters to the capital but it also offers one of the best spots in the UK.

Bovis Homes’ Abbey Place development in Minster on the Kentish Isle is the ideal option for buyers looking to enjoy the best of both worlds with great access to the coast and the capital.

The Isle of Sheppey has some of the finest sailing waters in the South East of England giving sailors up to five miles of sheltered and safe waters. Year round sailing is available because the location offers conditions that are rarely too severe to prevent sailing. Sheerness was also the first beach in Kent to be awarded a prestigious Blue Flag award for it’s clean beach and outstanding water quality.

Abbey Place is a stylish new development consisting of 2 bedroom terraces, three storey town houses and larger 4 and 5 bedroom family homes situated off Thistle Hill in the town of Minster. Only 30 minutes from the M25 and with a regular rail service to London Victoria in under an hour and a half, the Isle of Sheppey is the closest sea sailing environment to London.

David Thomas, Sales and Marketing Director for Bovis Homes South East region comments; “The Olympic success of our sailing team has really boosted the UK sailing’s profile which is great news in the run up to London 2012. With the Isle of Sheppey being so close to London, sailors of all levels can have the best of both worlds, being able to take advantage of the sailing conditions with an easy commute to the Capital.”

Internally, homes at Quadriga are light and spacious and are ready to move in. Specified to the high standard associated with the Bovis Homes brand, fully fitted kitchens include a range of integrated appliances including oven, hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bathrooms feature elegant white sanitary ware finished with stylish taps and fittings.

The Isle of Sheppey is not only a great place to sail but also to relax with a wide range of places to eat with a great variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Prices at Abbey Place start at £155,950 for a two bedroom terraced house to £315,950 for a five bedroom family home. For further information, log on to Bovishomes.co.uk for more information.