LIVE THE ISLAND DREAM WELCOME

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Tranquil. Green. Home.

Azure at St. Mary’s Island offers an idyllic blueprint for a simply wonderful quality of life. This new collection of beautifully appointed homes is the newest addition to a growing riverside community, where tranquillity and natural charm are always in abundance.

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ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE AT AZURE

RELAX AND UNWIND

RELAX AS BOATS PASS YOU BY...

The frenetic modern world can seem a million miles You’ll find carefully selected art pieces enhancing away when you’re at home on St. Mary’s Island. the streetscape, while children are encouraged to get This new community has been intelligently designed active at any number of outdoor play areas. Of course, to promote a healthy way of life, from the footpaths you can simply sit on the banks of the River and cycleways linking local amenities to the 20 acres and watch the boats go by when the mood takes you. of landscaped open space all around you.

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ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF AZURE

IDYLLIC LIVING AT AZURE Meanwhile, just across the bridge at Chatham Maritime is a whole host of shopping and leisure amenities. There’s the Dockside Outlet Centre, which boasts 80 shops including Marks & Spencer, Clarks, Benetton and Thorntons. Formerly a boilerhouse to the dockyard, the mall also features a food court, the popular Dickens World venue and OUR VISION FOR THE a multi-screen cinema.

You can also stop for a drink or a bite to eat in the FUTURE AT AZURE ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF AZURE unique surroundings of the 19th century Ship and Trades pub, which once housed dockyard offices and an engineering shop. The pub also has rooms for when you are welcoming Life on St. Mary’s Island harks back to a simpler time, visitors from out of town. when many of us enjoyed a real sense of community. Leaf through your local magazine, the Maritime The area is part of a planned new fast train service Messenger, to find out about news and events from to London, offering journeys from Ebbsfleet to Kings Cross your neighbourhood. Enjoy a range of activities at your in just 20 minutes. community centre, with choices including kickboxing, sea scouting and photography. Stroll to your local THE MARINA, ST. MARY’S ISLAND supermarket to pick up the essentials and pass Train times taken from nationalrail.co.uk the time of day with your neighbours.

At Azure, you’ll benefit from a doctor’s surgery and a pharmacy within walking distance of home. You’ll find that both the surgery and the community centre embrace the green ethos of the island by utilising renewable energy.

ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF AZURE Computer generated images are planning artist’s impressions of Azure ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF AZURE and are subject to change.

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THE HISTORY OF ST. MARY’S ISLAND THE HISTORY OF ST. MARY’S ISLAND

THE BEGINNING AN INTERESTING PAST AND AN EXCITING FUTURE

The Romans found good use for the Island, even though St. Mary’s Island was created from a series of marshy inlets With this in mind, the new homes on the island have been it was little more than a marshy swamp criss-crossed in the late 1800s, when the neighbouring Old Naval Dockyard constructed to ensure the lowest possible impact on by tidal channels. They constructed a road underwent a large-scale expansion. The regeneration the environment. Highly efficient boilers ensure low energy and established a ferry route from the Island to the of the area included the creation of the dock basins which use and low emissions, while insulation levels are high to Hoo Peninsula. The ferry – incongruously named now separate the island from the mainland. keep heating costs down, with all materials free of CFCs. Prince’s Bridge on early maps – remained in constant Low energy light fittings are incorporated, with A-rated use right up to the final years of the last century. The dockyard enjoyed an illustrious history of shipbuilding electrical appliances used where possible. and repair for the Royal Navy over four centuries, with more than 400 ships built there including Nelson’s flagship Most new homes on the island come with water saving Victory. The last work at the dockyard was carried out in 1984, features such as dual flush WCs, efficient spray taps and and several of the industrial, administrative and domestic water butts in the gardens to recycle rainwater. buildings have been carefully preserved since then. The quality of the homes has been recognised with a range Today, St. Mary’s Island remains a part of Chatham Maritime, of accolades, including the RICS Property Management Awards whose development has been overseen most recently by the and the Daily Mail UK Property Awards. homes and communities agency (HCA). It’s one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe, with plans in place to ensure its future is just as productive as its past.

UPNOR CASTLE HISTORIC SHIPS, ST. MARY’S ISLAND

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THE HISTORY OF ST. MARY’S ISLAND

CONVICT THE HULKS BASINS

From the time of the Napoleonic wars to the end of the At the height of Victorian England, thousands of convicts reign of Queen Victoria, the ox-bow reaches of the river were used to dig out St. Mary’s Creek and construct, in its off St. Mary’s Island were used to accommodate line upon place, Basins One, Two and Three. The spoil was used to line of hulked ships. These decommissioned naval vessels create St. Mary’s Island. Completed in the 1870s, the three accommodated incarcerated hardened criminals Basins were used by Chatham Dockyard and warships of the and prisoners of war. Royal Navy for almost 100 years. It was closed in March 1984 by the Ministry of Defence with the loss of around 7,000 jobs and left a legacy of contamination that required extensive remediation before housebuilding could even start.

THE MARINA, ST. MARY’S ISLAND

THE HISTORY OF ST. MARY’S ISLAND

REDEVELOPMENT

HISTORIC SHIPS, ST. MARY’S ISLAND

In the mid 1990’s, the Government announced an The HCA is responsible for the redevelopment of the international competition to create a masterplan remaining 200 acres known as Chatham Maritime, for the regeneration of St. Mary’s Island, a part of providing business, retail and leisure facilities to the the former dockyard. Of the masterplans submitted, wider community. Many of the original buildings have Countryside’s was the most visionary and they were been retained; some sensitively converted for modern chosen by English Partnerships to undertake the use and others retained as historical features. 150-acre residential redevelopment of the Island. These include the Ship & Trades building, which has A joint venture was formed between Countryside been converted into a bar, restaurant and hotel, and English Partnerships, before their interest was Pump House No 5, and the Police House. The former passed to the South East England Development Drill Hall has been converted into a Learning Agency (SEEDA) and now on to the Resource Centre for the University campus. Homes & Communities Agency (HCA).

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INTUITIVE DESIGN AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL

A MARITIME MASTERPLAN

The creation of a new community needs painstaking The homes at Azure nestle on the banks of the tranquil attention to detail, with intuitive design and careful River Medway, amongst beautiful mature trees and construction, ensuring that future residents will shrubs, with each property benefiting from its own garden enjoy the best in modern living. Countryside Maritime and parking space. The cleverly designed masterplan has done just that with Azure at St. Mary’s Island. ensures that the homes offer privacy at the same time as being an integral part of the neighbourhood.

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AMENITIES AND ATTRACTIONS VENTURE OUT

NEARBY TREASURES

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St. Mary’s Island St. Mary’s Island The Ship and Trades Church of England Community Centre Maritime Way, Chatham, Primary School Island Way West, St. Mary’s Island, ME4 3ER Island Way West, St. Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, A stylish pub/bar, restaurant Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 3EP and hotel is situated in the heart of the marina. 09 RIVERSIDE WALK Kent ME4 3ST The community centre is a A local primary school is located modern building which brings the A comfortable place for everyone to 2 minutes away by car which offers community together inviting local relax and enjoy the history of 08 DOCTOR’S SURGERY great educational services ideal for residents and visitors to join in with the island. growing families who wish to school many activities and social events. their children close to home. 01PRIMARY SCHOOL 02 COMMUNITY CENTRE 04 05 06

The Co-op Dockside Outlet Chatham Marina Maritime Way, Chatham, Centre Maritime Marina, The Lock Kent ME4 3ER Management Suite, Maritime Way, Building, Leviathan Way, Medway, Chatham, A convenient place to get your Chatham, Kent ME4 3ED Kent ME4 4LP essentials and enjoy the atmosphere The Dockside Outlet Centre has over of island life. 30 leading retailers. Whilst enjoying a A beautiful waterside location shopping trip you can also stop for a situated on the River Medway, the 06 MARINA Marina is the perfect place to relax ‘SHIP & TRADES’ PUB bite to eat or go to the cinema. 07 ELITE SAILING CLUB 03 and explore the surrounding area. 04 MINI SUPERMARKET 07 08 09

Elite Sailing Club St. Mary’s Island Riverside Walk Elite Sailing, Chatham Maritime Doctor’s Surgery and Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you Marina, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Pharmacy take a stroll along the River Medway Kent ME4 4LP or make use of the cycle paths on Edgeway, Chatham, Kent ME4 3EP the island. Many of the paths in the For the more adventurous, Elite middle of the island give views of the Sailing specialises in beginner’s For all your health needs, surrounding area. sailing or motor cruising courses you can have peace of mind knowing and sailing cruises all around the that your local doctor’s surgery and 05 DOCKSIDE OUTLET CENTRE British Isles and northwest Europe. pharmacy is on your doorstep.

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EXPLORING THE LOCAL AREA

CHATHAM CHATHAM HAS IT ALL

A modern town with a rich past With such a rich heritage locally, there is a plethora of historic attractions in Chatham, including Fort Amherst. This is a Napoleonic fortress which includes batteries, bastions Chatham has a huge range of attractions and tunnels to explore, along with a visitors’ for locals and visitors alike. centre where you can learn all about the history of this impressive edifice. The whole family will enjoy a trip to Dickens World, which is less than a mile away from Azure by car. This popular local feature CHATHAM TRAIN STATION celebrates the life of the prolific English author, with exhibits including a Victorian school, Fagin’s Den, Peggotty’s Boathouse and a ride.

For those seeking an adrenalin rush, there’s the Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre, HISTORIC SHIP, ST. MARY’S ISLAND which has the longest artificial slope in the south east of England. The centre also features a restaurant and bar for when you need a breather! Alternatively, head to the water for a boating experience at Medway Sailing, based at Chatham Marina.

CHATHAM BUS STATION

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For live entertainment, pay a visit to the Central Theatre, a 965-seat venue in town which offers a varied programme of comedy, drama and music throughout the year. Chatham also has a wide range of pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants for when you fancy painting the town red.

Chatham’s train station is just under three miles away from home by car, with journeys to London Victoria taking less than an hour.

A TOWN STEEPED IN HISTORY

THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER TOWN CENTRE ROCHESTER

Soak up the culture of this Kentish gem

A visit to Rochester simply wouldn’t be complete without a trip to its famous castle. This 12th century attraction stands an imposing 113 feet high, with a rich history featuring three sieges and a partial demolition by King John in 1215.

Equally impressive is Rochester Cathedral, the second oldest in England. Amongst its features are its crypt and medieval wall paintings, as well as a number of modern interactive exhibits.

You can also take a walking tour of Rochester with Footsteps in Time. You’ll learn about the town’s buildings, which were immortalised by in his celebrated novels.

ROCHESTER CASTLE

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THERE’S SHOPPING AND THEN THERE’S BLUEWATER

SHOPPER’S PARADISE AT BLUEWATER

Located 15 miles west of St. Mary’s Island is Bluewater, one of the most famous shopping centres in the UK. This popular mall offers a remarkable retail and leisure mix, with its visitor-friendly philosophy and its revolutionary design and architecture.

Three malls offer over 320 high street names including John Lewis, House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer, plus a huge range of other fashion and lifestyle stores. With 40 restaurants, cafes and bars, a 13-screen cinema, a range of activities for children and even an exhibition centre, a day at Bluewater might not be enough.

Outside, you will find 53 acres of parkland and seven lakes. And what’s more, it’s open seven days a week. Award-winning for its commitment to supporting the local community, Bluewater is not merely about shopping, it’s a place to spend time and enjoy yourself.

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CLOSE CONNECTIONS

A TRAVELLER’S GUIDE

Chatham 17 29 37 48 49 Railway Station MINS MINS MINS MINS MINS

Railway Street, Ebbsfleet Stratford St Pancras London London Chatham ME4 6PN International International International Cannon Street Victoria

1.4 5.7 13.8 15.1 21.5 MILES MILES MILES MILES MILES

Historic M2 Ebbsfleet Bluewater M25 Dockyard International Dartford

TRAIN TIMES FROM NATIONALRAIL.CO.UK. DISTANCES TAKEN FROM MAPS.GOOGLE.CO.UK

LONDON EBBSFLEET INTERNATIONAL STATION

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CONNECTING YOU TO LONDON AND EUROPE

EBBSFLEET INTERNATIONAL

LOCAL RAIL INTERNATIONAL RAIL

London St Pancras Lille 01 17 mins 01 1 hr 10 mins

Gillingham Brussels 02 29 mins 02 1 hr 50 mins

London Bridge Paris 03 38 mins 03 2 hr 5 mins

Charing Cross 04 47 mins

Cannon Street 05 49 mins

TRAIN TIMES FROM NATIONALRAIL.CO.UK AND EUROSTAR

M1 A12

Olympic King’s Site Cross

Stratford M40 St Pancras London International City Airport Ebbsfleet Charing Gravesend Cross M4 Ebbsfleet London International Chatham Heathrow Margate Medway Towns Sittingbourne Kent Ramsgate LONDON International Airport M20 M2 Faversham M3 M26 M25 Canterbury West

M20

M23 London Gatwick Ashford Dover Priory CHANNEL TUNNEL M20 High Speed 1 Folkestone Central Domestic Services Motorways London Calais Ashford Airport FRANCE

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PHOTOGRAPHY IS FROM PREVIOUS COUNTRYSIDE DEVELOPMENTS AND IS INDICATIVE ONLY

AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM

COUNTRYSIDE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES Countryside is a leader in property development, Our individual design solutions integrate with and enhance and the creation of sustainable communities and urban the surrounding natural and built environment to create AGENCY KINGS PARK regeneration. Our vision is to create outstanding new homes in places of distinctive character. We deliver imaginative design excellent locations for people to enjoy, now and in the future. solutions for every new home and development we build. Such good design helps to create a community, improves safety The regeneration of Chatham Maritime is the responsibility of the We can deliver every aspect of development, including both and security, and enhances our customers’ quality of life. Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). Countryside and HCA are private and affordable housing, commercial property and developing St. Mary’s Island at Chatham Maritime under the name recreational and community facilities. Our principal areas of Every one of our homes reflects our core brand values of of Countryside Maritime Limited. The HCA, the national housing and operation are London and the Thames Gateway, the South East, individual character and lasting quality, with a strong emphasis regeneration agency for England, has provided vital investment for East and North West of England. We have a proven track record on light, flexibility and space within the home. The Countryside the development and regeneration of Chatham Maritime. Its vision in creating high quality homes and places that our customers name is a byword for design excellence, much sought after by is to create the opportunity for people to live in homes they can enjoy which stand the test of time. In recognition, we hold more discerning homebuyers seeking a higher quality of life. afford in places they want to live, by enabling local authorities and ‘Housing Design’ awards than any other developer. CHATHAM MARITIME communities to deliver the ambition they have for their own areas.

The HCA has overseen the development and regeneration of Chatham Maritime. It is one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe and so much has been invested in it to ensure its next few hundred years are as productive and successful as its earlier history.

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WHY BUY NEW? CUSTOMER SERVICE

THE BENEFITS OF COUNTRYSIDE MARITIME OWNING A NEW HOUSE HERE FOR YOU

 MAKE YOUR HOME NO NASTY BUILDING A The customer service team at Countryside Maritime is Every home at Azure carries our commitment to quality and YOUR OWN SURPRISES BETTER FUTURE committed to providing you, our customers, with quality homes. improvement. All of our homes are built to National House- Building Council (NHBC) standards, the technical benchmark for The whole team is working to achieve one common goal:  Replacing a previous owner’s idea of  Buy a new home at Maritime and We create quality, eco-friendly and all newly-built homes. The standards provide guidance on every to ensure that you are satisfied and happy with your new ‘interior design’ can be a costly and there’ll be no nasty surprises or extra sustainable homes in the best locations. part of the building process from foundations to decoration Countryside Maritime home, from the moment that you time-consuming process. Move into a maintenance costs waiting for you plus Our outstanding range of new homes is including tolerances, performance and technical standards. make your reservation, to the day you move in and beyond. brand new home at Maritime on the other you’ll have the peace of mind of a 10-year designed for modern living with lower To obtain a copy of the standards visit www.nhbc.co.uk. No matter who you are dealing with, or what queries, questions hand, and you have the perfect blank NHBC guarantee. Buy a second-hand environmental impact and running costs, Each Countryside home also carries the NHBC Warranty or complaints you may have, you can be confident that our people canvas just waiting for you to make home, and who knows what you and low maintenance. These provide (Buildmark) against structural defects for a 10-year and procedures will adhere to the terms of our charter and the your home your own! could be faced with? compelling reasons to choose a new period following the date of legal completion. ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’. Copies of the ‘Consumer home at Maritime. Code for Home Builders’ are available from our sales offices and Each property is quality checked and commissioned via our website; a copy (also identifying where further guidance by our dedicated customer service team before can be found) will always be provided to you upon reservation. handover to its new owner.

Our customer service begins at the outset, with our trained Your interests are additionally covered by the Sales Consultants who offer guidance on the legal process Consumer Code for Home Builders which we adhere to. involved in buying a home and help with arranging mortgage Further information on the Code, which gives protection and finance through independent financial consultants. rights to purchasers of new homes, can be found on www.consumercodeforhomebuilders.com/index

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DIRECTIONS Chattenden Hoo

Higham ST. MAR’S ISLAND Wainscott A289 HOW TO Upnor FIND US River A228 A289 Medway

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St. Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime is located off the A289 There are frequent train services from London Victoria to M

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approximately one mile north of Chatham Town Centre. Chatham. Journey time is approximately 49 minutes. There are e v i Gillingham also direct services to London Bridge and Waterloo. R From the south: From the M2, junction 3, take the A229 and then the A230 and follow signs to Chatham Town Centre, then follow Rochester BY AIR A231 brown anchor signs to the Historic Dockyard and St. Mary’s Island. Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton are within easy reach via Go down Dock Road, over the main roundabout onto Maritime Way the M2/M25. There is a private airport at Rochester and helicopter Chatham A289 which leads onto the Island. landing facilities are available within the Chatham Historic Dockyard. A230

From the west and the M25/A2: Leave the A2 at the A2/M2 BY BOAT Cuton junction, follow signs to Chatham Maritime via the A289 and A2 The River Thames can be navigated from Basin No.1 via the Medway tunnel. Leave the tunnel at the first exit A229 the River Medway. The private marina is operated by Rainham and follow signs to St. Mary’s Island. A228 M2 Marina Developments Ltd. Capstone

ST. MAR’S ISLAND Hempstead

A289

A2 M2 Chatham Burham A289 A231 Snodland Bredhurst A228 A228 Gillingham A229 Rochester

A229

M2 A2

A230 Aylesford Rochester M20 Airport M20 A249

M20 Detling

The information in this document should be treated as general guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. We operate a policy of continual product improvement and any individual features may vary as described by any order under the Consumer Protection Regulation 2014. All times and distances quoted are approximate only and taken from both maps.google.co.uk and nationalrail.co.uk. Maps not to scale. May 2016. 30 Maidstone 31 www.azure-chatham.co.uk