HAWTHORNDEN HAWTHORNDEN
Located in the delightful village of Yalding, just 6 miles south of Maidstone, Hawthornden is a beautiful collection of 30 homes set in a secluded area of woodland. Living in a there are other excellent pubs in the area should you want to explore a little further afield - the recently refurbished Boathouse picture perfect Pub & Restaurant on the waterside and the picturesque Tickled Trout in West Farleigh are particularly popular.
Kentish village However, a wider choice of dining options are available in nearby Maidstone, from well-known pizza chains to top class restaurants where Yalding is a typical Kentish village you’ll also find a lively mix of music, culture enjoying a beautiful location and and entertainment venues including the Hazlitt a proud history plus a strong Theatre and Maidstone Museum should you prefer to relax indoors. sense of community.
Hawthornden provides a wide Talking of threes, there are three bridges selection of housetypes, offering in the village: Twyford Bridge, one of something for everyone. Delightful and the finest medieval bridges in the south east of England which was thought to be unusual 3-bedroom terraces and villas constructed around 1325; Town Bridge, sit alongside distinctive 4-bedroom with the Post Office alongside, and the properties, many with spacious main crossing point over the river Beult private gardens. is a stone bridge with seven arches and constructed in the 1400s; the Bascule One of the main attractions of Yalding is the real sense of Bridge across the weir completes the trio community supported by a range of local amenities and and is located adjacent to Teapot Island activities. There is the local church of St Peter and St Paul – the location for a museum that houses which supports a vibrant choir group, plus a Post Office, the UK’s largest collection of teapots. doctors surgery, small convenience store - although Time to relax Waitrose and Tesco are not much more than a ten-minute You can certainly find time to relax drive - and no fewer than three local pubs. here and not only with a cup of tea. In addition to the three local hostelries Whether you’re looking for peaceful Shopping options walks in the countryside or more The nearest small shopping area is just strenuous competitive sport, leisure over 4 miles south at Paddock Wood activities are well catered for in the where you’ll find a Waitrose among many other independent stores, however for Beautiful local area. a larger range of shopping options and facilities can be found in Maidstone. You’ll find many organised trails ideally suited to a long countryside on walk, getting out on your bike or even horseriding. There The two main shopping centres, Fremlin are also a number of excellent golf courses locally and, Walk and the Mall, contain most of the given that the town is set right where the rivers Teise and well-known names while there are a Alan Ramsay Picture: your doorstep Beult join the River Medway it is no surprise that many range of independent shops elsewhere water-based activities are on offer, including canoeing, in the town as well as a wide choice of boating and fishing. supermarkets and food stores. If this Take time out to enjoy a walk shopping experience is not for you then Yalding also has a local cricket and football club while with the family or explore a trip to historic Royal Tunbridge Wells Maidstone offers a number of gyms and fitness centres to see the modern mall of Royal Victoria acres of Kent countryside including the well-equipped Leisure Centre - with Place and the independent shops along swimming pool, squash courts and a gym - located next – it’s all right here. the Pantiles is just a 30-minute drive. to popular Mote Park. Off to school Yalding has a popular Primary School (St.Peter & St. Pauls Cof E) just a short walk and there are other convenient options nearby at Hunton, Laddingford, Wateringbury and East Peckham, all of which are Ofsted-rated ‘Good’. The nearest secondary is the independent St Helens Montessori School in East Farleigh and then Cornwallis Academy in Boughton Monchelsea. However, there are a number of further well-regarded schools in both Maidstone and Tonbridge. Taking care of you & your environment
Explore the woods and marvel at the wildlife at every turn – a special place to live.
There is a strong ecological aspect to the development at Hawthornden and careful consideration has been given on how best to retain existing trees, woodland and their associated flora.
Large areas of open space will be created as well as two ponds to encourage further aquatic habitat while existing wildlife activity on the far side of the development will also be protected. In addition, new bat and bird boxes will be located on trees around the site, some of the new garages will also incorporate bat lofts. LO DO