Tel: 01732 448270 www.orchardgatekent.co.uk
Bordyke End, East Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1HA Tel: 01732 770991 Fax: 01732 770997 email: [email protected]
This brochure has been produced for your guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The photographs shown within this brochure are indicative of the quality of a Millwood Designer home and do not necessarily relate to the housetypes. h c ar
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A delightful new collection
Orchard Gate is an enchanting new hamlet of 37 private homes, in one of Kent’s primary agricultural and horticultural areas.
Fruit growing has historically been prominent here, and it is the surrounding orchards that inspired the development’s name. h c ar
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The perfect setting
Located in an idyllic location, Orchard Gate is surrounded by farmland with distant views of the North Downs.
Nearby, you’ll find East Malling and its ‘twin’, the market town of West Malling, which share plenty of history. This is evident in the buildings and the delightful setting amongst the traditional orchards of the Kent countryside.
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Where the living is easy
The area is steeped in history. Nearby Bradbourne House is now used as a stunning venue for weddings and conferences, but this Grade II listed building set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland complete with lake and ancient trees, was originally built in Tudor times. In 1938 it was purchased by the East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research charity, which still owns it today and supports horticultural research at the nearby world-famous East Malling Research Station.
Nearby East and West Malling offer a range of amenities, and you won't have to go far to find some of Kent’s best restaurants and gastro pubs. For instance, in West Malling, the Swan Restaurant on Swan Street is set inside a refurbished 15th-century coaching inn, and its chic interior and the kitchen's critically acclaimed modern British menu have already earned two AA rosettes and a Michelin listing.
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With excellent commuter links, great schools and a wide range of amenities nearby, the development offers a practical solution for modern-day living.
It's also a great place for families. Located just a short walk south of West Malling town centre, The Manor Park Country Park has been created on the site of the 18th-century estate of aristocrat Thomas Douce – you can see the remains of the Ice House that used to provide ice for the estate. It has lakes and meadows and has been designated as a site of Nature Conservation Interest, providing walks and entertainment for all the family.
There is also an excellent choice of both junior and secondary schools in the area. Ditton Infant School and Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Primary School were both rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Less than five miles away in Maidstone, you will find four highly-respected boys and girls grammar schools.
If you love being outdoors, Orchard Gate’s picturesque setting offers a wealth of beautiful countryside to explore, with easy access to a network of public footpaths that lead to both East Malling and Barming.
Golfers, meanwhile, will be impressed by West Malling Golf Club, which was designed by the legendary former Open Champion and five-times Ryder Cup player Max Faulkner.
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1. East Malling Conference Centre
2. East Malling Train Station
3. Bradbourne House
4. Leybourne, St Peter & St Paul Primary School 3 5 5. Ditton Infant School 6 6. Ditton Community Centre
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8. Aylesford Train Station
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11. Preston Hall Hospital
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Sporting Life 13 Motorway Cobtree Manor M20 / J5 Park Golf Club 5 minutes drive away 6 minutes drive away
Retail & Leisure Airport
Maidstone Town Centre Gatwick
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Please note, all times are approximate journeys by car and provided by AA Routefinder.
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development layout
The site at Orchard Gate was once occupied by laboratory buildings that dated from around 1930. It is this history, along with the architecture of the surrounding towns and villages, that has inspired the design of the homes.
Please note, the computer generated images and development layout are for guidance only. h experience the difference
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the finer details
Each home has been finished to Millwood’s customary high standard with careful attention to detail, appealing to the discerning purchaser.
All homes have a practical layout designed for modern family life. Contemporary kitchens feature stylish units and come fully fitted with a range of integrated appliances. Bathrooms, en suites and cloakrooms are fitted with luxurious white suites with contemporary chrome fittings.
Millwood Designer Homes Individually designed luxury new homes
Millwood Designer Homes builds a broad range of individually designed homes from contemporary styled apartments to more traditional two and three storey homes. Many new Millwood Designer homes combine period charm with all the benefits of the latest advances in construction and energy-efficient technology. Traditional exteriors belie the more contemporary interiors, whilst cottage style homes, as well as Georgian facades are becoming more and more prevalent in Millwood’s portfolio.
Millwood Designer Homes is based in Tonbridge, Kent and its exclusive developments can be found in country, town, village and waterside locations throughout Surrey, Kent and Sussex. By ensuring that all landscaping is sympathetic to the environment and that natural features and existing planting are retained whenever possible, the company enhances the rural aspects of any regenerated brownfield land. Millwood also strives to use reclaimed bricks and roof tiles at many of its schemes to embellish the traditional design.
Millwood’s continued policy of combining all that is best in local architectural history with the latest in modern technology and innovation has won the company many prestigious awards. “Established in 1992 as a family-run housebuilding business, Millwood Designer Homes has worked tirelessly to carve a reputation for building exceptional homes, combining all that is best in local architectural history with the latest in modern technology and innovation. Our passion is for properties that demonstrate outstanding design skill and our trademark qualities of build and meticulous attention to detail. This has resulted in the company being recognised as one of the leading housebuilders in its region, receiving numerous awards over the years.
John Elliott, Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes
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• • g a t e Situated at the foot of the North Downs, you have easy access to the surrounding towns, with Maidstone to the East, Sevenoaks to the West and Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells to the South.
By car, you are close to the M20, M26 and M25, whilst there are stations at both East Malling and West Malling, with a regular service to London Victoria in around an hour.
Minutes East Malling (via public footpath) 15
East Malling 7
West Malling 8
Bluewater 30
Maidstone 12
Sevenoaks 29
London Victoria 57
Ashford International 27
Ebbsfleet International 29
Gatwick Airport 44
Times are approximate and are taken from googlemaps.co.uk and nationalrail.co.uk
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