Couple find ideal family home in Maidstone

With two-year-old Jessica growing up fast and a new baby on the way, Sarah and James Owen decided the time was right to find a family home – and they discovered a place that is perfect for them at Furfield Park.

They chose a brand new three-bedroom house at the George Wimpey development in the village of Boughton Monchelsea, on the southern fringe of Maidstone. Having already owned a new George Wimpey home nearer to the centre of town, Sarah knew they could expect a great service.

“We had been living in a two-bedroom house which I bought from George Wimpey about six years ago, and was impressed with the service and the after-sale care.

“James and I had viewed some new houses in Sittingbourne, as we hadn’t thought we could afford a bigger home in Maidstone,” says Sarah. “Then we looked into the incentives George Wimpey could offer to help us at Furfield Park, including paying the estate agent’s fees and moving costs, and realised we could have the home we wanted in Maidstone after all.”

James (32) and Sarah (31), who met at NHS Supply Chain in Allington, where they both still work, chose the ‘Alpha’ housetype, characterised by a light and airy living room, a kitchen and dining room, a cloakroom off the hallway, and an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom in addition to a family bathroom.

“We chose the style because when we took a look inside we really liked the layout, which has given us extra living space as well as an extra bedroom for when Jessica’s sister arrives.

“I also love the en-suite to our bedroom – we had family to stay just after Christmas and not having to worry about bathroom arrangements was wonderful!”

George Wimpey helped James and Sarah to sell their old home, paid their moving costs and provided a free removals service through its popular Easymover scheme.

“We found the scheme extremely helpful and I don’t think we could have moved to such a nice place without it,” adds Sarah. “We’re planning to stay here for many years to come.”

Building on the success of Easymover, George Wimpey is now offering quick-moving customers the opportunity to make extra savings, through its new Fastmover scheme – providing discounts up to £20,000 on homes at Furfield Park.

For example, the three-bedroom ‘Jarvis’ is priced from £214,995 – but those who move within 21 months pay just £199,995 and anyone who completes within a fortnight pays only £194,995.

The offer is also available on four-bedroom homes, priced from £214,995 using the scheme.

Incentives for first-time buyers and those with a property to sell can be tailored to individual circumstances and are subject to availability. Further details are available from the Sales Executive.

Now in its final phase of development, Furfield Park enjoys a peaceful location, yet lies within easy reach of Maidstone’s new Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre and a choice of supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and leisure activities, including a swimming pool, gym, bowling alleys and multi-screen cinema.

Local education facilities are excellent, including well-respected grammar schools and Maidstone's prestigious Kent Institute of Art and Design.

To find out more, visit the Sales Centre, located off Brishing Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone and open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm.

Information on all George Wimpey developments across the region is available online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.