Family find ideal home within easy reach of London

When James and Kelly Kent started their search for a family home, they struggled to find their dream property for the right price. But now their house-hunt is over - the couple have found just what they were looking for at Bryant Homes' brand new development in Lennox Road, Gravesend.

"When we began looking, the type of house we had in our minds seemed out of our reach, especially with Kelly having given up work following our daughter, Megan's birth," says James.

"But at the development in Gravesend we found that the prices were very good compared with other similar-sized properties, and Bryant matched our deposit, helping to reduce the amount we needed to pay."

James (28) and Kelly (27) were living in a two-bedroom flat in Gravesend and had been looking for a new home for some time before finding their four-bedroom ‘Leyton' at the development.

With 17-month-old [end of Jan] Megan to consider, the couple had a good idea in mind of what they wanted from their new home, and Bryant helped fulfil this, including laying carpets, and turf in the garden before they moved in.

"The location of the development is also fantastic," adds James. "It's only 10 minutes' walk from the shops and less than that to the station. It means I can work in London without us having to pay high London prices for a home."

James is a marine underwriter, insuring ships and their cargo, while Kelly worked in banking before becoming a full-time mum to Megan.

The couple say they plan to stay in the ‘Leyton' for the foreseeable future, and now have extra space for their growing family.

The three-storey ‘Leyton' features a large living room with a door to the garden, a well-proportioned kitchen and a cloakroom.

Upstairs, the landing leads to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a further bedroom and a main bathroom. Two further bedrooms can be found on the top floor.

Like all new homes at the development, the ‘Leyton' enjoys a high standard specification, including central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with oven, hob and hood.

Customers can purchase the ‘Leyton' from £259,995 - a £30,000 saving on similar-sized second-hand homes in Gravesend* - while further three-bedroom houses start from £234,995.

The Lennox Road development is located within walking distance of a choice of schools and rail links to Central London and the Ebbsfleet Eurolink Terminal. The train link also joins Stratford station in the heart of the London 2012 Olympic site.

The town is famous for attracting trade and visitors via the Thames, and is still home to a popular market that dates back to 1268. With two shopping centres to choose from, as well as a wealth of independent specialist shops and restaurants, there are lots of ways to enjoy life in Gravesend.

Customers reserving homes can benefit from Bryant Homes' Marketmover scheme - a range of incentives offering a helping hand to wipe out the hidden costs and hassle of moving, including the valuation of a current property, estate agents' fees paid, a free Home Information Pack and removals service. In addition, first-time buyers can receive assistance with their deposit and legal fees.

Marketmover incentives can be tailored to homebuyers' circumstances and further details are available by visiting the development.

To find out more, log on to Bryant.co.uk.

*Based on average price of a four-bedroom property in Gravesend (£285,856) on 27th November 2008 according to home.co.uk