THE FINAL DOCKING APARTMENT BROCHURE A STUNNING COLLECTION OF 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS OVERLOOKING THE HISTORIC KENT RIVIERA ST. MARY’S ISLAND, CHATHAM MARITIME, KENT PLACES PEOPLE LOVE PLACES PEOPLE LOVE WELCOME TO AZURE THE FINAL DOCKING REMARKABLE CONTEMPORARY HOMES IN A TRANQUIL, HISTORIC SETTING AFTER 25 YEARS OF BUILDING A GROWING COMMUNITY, THIS FINAL PHASE AT AZURE IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BUY NEW ON ST MARY’S ISLAND 51.3973°N 0.5326°E WITH PLEASANT PARKS, MATURE WOODLAND, RIVER WALKS, WATERSIDE BARS AND EATERIES, AZURE PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR RUNNING, WALKING, CYCLING AND LEADING YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE WHILE REMAINING CLOSE TO CONVENIENT AMENITIES AND SUPERB TRAVEL LINKS. Welcome to the waterside community of Azure - an exclusive collection of family homes designed to suit those yearning for peace, tranquility and superior quality, with a wealth of convenient amenities and inspiring views close at hand. Less than two miles from Chatham and Gillingham, but with the slow-moving charm of the River Medway and its historic riverside fortifications as a backdrop. Azure is a place where you can breathe easy and relax. The area has been thoughtfully planned to include footpaths, cycleways and children’s outdoor play areas within its river walks and dockside promenades, enabling residents to enjoy an active lifestyle. With each attractively-designed property configured to be light, spacious and energy-efficient, along with ample space for gardens and parking, Azure is a community that you will love to call home. WWW.COUNTRYSIDEPROPERTIES.COM/AZURE 03 AZURE | ST MARY’S ISLAND, CHATHAM MARITIME • KENT 03 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE 1600’S THE DOCKYARD The dockyard enjoyed an illustrious history of shipbuilding and repair for the Royal MODERN LUXURY Navy over four centuries, with more than 400 ships built there including Nelson’s AMIDST MARITIME flagship Victory. HISTORY LOCATED WITHIN A MILE 1854 PRISON Between 1854 and 1856, PIER 5 St Mary’s Prison was RESTAURANTS ST MARY’S ISLAND built on the island. AND BARS RIVERSIDE It had approximately CHURCH OF ENGLAND WALKS 1,700 prisoners and THE PRIMARY SCHOOL staff of 232. ELITE CO-OP CHATHAM DOCKSIDE ST MARY’S ISLAND SAILING CLUB MARINA OUTLET SHOPPING SURGERY AND SOLID FOUNDATIONS TREATING YOURSELF PHARMACY CENTRE UNIVERSITIES Thanks to easy access via the Thames and St Mary’s Island holds plenty of opportunities AT MEDWAY the Medway, the area around St Mary’s Island for eating out locally. The Ship & Trades - is steeped in history, first being settled by the a quality bar, eatery and four-star hotel - is 1862 WELL CONNECTED Romans before going on to become the site perfect for waterside drinks and intimate meals of a major naval dockyard. After a long tradition of in chic, modern surroundings. Also across the ROYALTY DOCKS In Alternatively, the A231 Dock Road takes you south into 1862, the dockyard was On your doorstep at Azure, you’ll find an oasis of peace, constructing, outfitting and repairing hundreds of marina, you’ll find the highly-rated Pier Five again re-modernised by recreation and relaxation amongst its graceful yachts, Chatham, from where the A2 takes you into the beautiful ships over the course of many centuries - including Bar & Kitchen, the Villagio Italian restaurant engineer John Rennie waterfront walks, stunning views and mature landscaped city of Rochester in a matter of minutes. Be sure to visit the Younger. Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory - work ceased and Creams Kitchen - perfect for dessert. park, with its paths, trees and open green spaces. its impressive castle and neighbouring cathedral for an in 1984, paving the way for huge regeneration Those seeking retail therapy will also enjoy But Azure also offers easy road access to a rich array inspiring day out. Heading south, the bustling town of projects whilst preserving many of the area’s Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre - home to of attractions in the region’s towns and coastline. Maidstone - the focus for culture, entertainment, leisure historic buildings. 40 brand-name stores and familiar eateries. and retail in the region - is just 11 miles away via the A229. 1940 Running just south of the island, the A289 is your Here you can also join the M20, or continue on the A229 WORLD WAR II In gateway to the rest of the region and beyond. Connecting for destinations all across the Kent Downs and south coast. EVERYTHING ON HAND ALL THE DELIGHTS OF TOWN 1940, during the Second with the A2/M2 to the east, the M25 is around 16 miles World War, the island was A beacon at the head of the Medway as it turns Just two miles away - over the water, historic used as a training ground away, linking you with routes all around the UK, and The nearest mainline rail stations are at Gillingham, dockyards and heritage parks - central Chatham for mock battles, which of course the wider metropolis of London. In the other Rochester and Chatham, where regular services run inland, St Mary’s Island is a modern community were staged against the home to a host of local amenities nearby. Within is home to a great range of high street shops, dockyards. direction, the A289 curves around Gillingham to meet throughout the day onto a variety of London stations, or a one-mile radius, you’ll find the community household brands, independent boutiques and the A2 and the M2 at junction 4, with historic Canterbury all stops towards the upcoming seaside town of Margate. centre and much-loved Church of England numerous places of interest. History-lovers around 30 miles away and dynamic Margate 40 miles primary school, the handy local supermarket, will enjoy the nearby Napoleonic Fort Amhurst. from home. Wherever you want to get to, you’ll never be far away doctor’s surgery, a well-equipped gym, watersports If you’re looking for sports, then Chatham in Azure. Ski & Snowboard Centre boasts the longest centre and an Odeon cinema. Plus, for simple 1944 relaxation, you’ll be able to enjoy the island’s artificial slope in the region, or you might prefer BY RAIL BY CAR SUBMARINE An riverside walks, park and woodland areas and, a boating experience at Chatham Maritime abandoned German GILLINGHAM RAILWAY STATION of course, the marina. Watersports Centre. submarine was towed by Royal Navy vessels and repaired in No.3 Basin. CHATHAM 4 MINS HISTORIC DOCKYARD 1.4 MILES ROCHESTER 7 MINS M2 5.7 MILES 1990 STROOD HIGH STREET 20 MINS EBBSFLEET INTERNATIONAL 13.8 MILES PARTNERSHIP In the EBBSFLEET INTERNATIONAL 26 MINS BLUEWATER 15.5 MILES late 1990s, government agency Homes England LONDON CANNON STREET 29 MINS M25 DARTFORD 19.6 MILES and housing developer STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL 37 MINS DOVER 46.1 MILES Countryside, came together to build homes ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL 42 MINS on the island, under LONDON VICTORIA 42 MINS the development name Countryside Maritime. 04 AZURE | ST MARY’S ISLAND, CHATHAM MARITIME • KENT 05 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE SITE PLAN NORTH APARTMENTS MARITIME MEWS EXISTING DEVELOPMENT 1 & 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS PLOTS 246-255 DOCKSIDE MEWS 1 2 & 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS PLOTS 280 - 285 DOCK 9 DOCKSIDE MEWS 2 2 & 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS TIGRIS CRESCENT MARITIME PLOTS 286-291 AUGUSTUS WAY MEWS DOCKSIDE DOCKSIDE DOCKSIDE MOORINGS MEWS 1 MEWS 2 MEWS 3 HOUSE 246 - 255 280 - 285 286 - 291 292 - 297 298 - 309 DOCKSIDE MEWS 3 2 & 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS PLOTS 292-297 MOORINGS HOUSE 182 183 184 185 1 & 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS PLOTS 298-309 WATERFRONT HOUSE 186 WATERFRONT 396 232 231 230 HOUSE 1 & 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS 395 310 - 327 PLOTS 310-327 187 EDGEWATER EDGEWATER MARINA HOUSE 1 & 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS 188 190 200 206 226 PLOTS 328 -339 MARINA HOUSE 189 227 328 - 339 MARINA MEWS 191 201 207 2 & 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS 228 POND PLOTS 340-345 196 197 202 208 192 229 193 RIVERSIDE MEWS 203 209 2 & 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS AUGUSTUS WAY PYROS PLACE PYROS PLACE 198 199 PLOTS 397-399 194 204 210 212 213 MARINA VIEWING EDGEWATER MEWS PLATFORM 340 - 345 211 195 205 EXISTING EDGEWATER DEVELOPMENT EDGEWATER PLAY AREA RIVERSIDE MEWS 397 - 399 FOOTPATH FOOTPATH RIVER MEDWAY 06 AZURE | ST MARY’S ISLAND, CHATHAM MARITIME • KENT 07 PLACES PEOPLE LOVE FIRST CLASS GIVING SPECIFICATION YOUR CHILDREN A STRONG START St Werburgh Primary School KITCHEN HEATING, LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Chattenden – Individually designed contemporary style Primary School Commodore kitchen with Star Gloss – Gas fired central heating and hot water handleless wall units and Moon Light – Up to two thermostatic control zones Grey base units. Please speak to a Sales – Energy-efficient downlighters to kitchen, Wainscott Consultant for further details hallway, bathrooms and en suite, where Primary School St Mary’s Island – Under cupboard LED lighting below wall Temple Mill Primary School applicable Primary School Hilltop units Primary School – Pendant lighting to living room and all 1km – Lambrate laminate worktops. Please bedrooms Abby Court School English Martyr’s Roman speak to a Sales Consultant for further Catholic Primary School – White switches and sockets Gordon Children’s University Waterfront UTC details Strood Academy Academy of Greenwich – USB ports and media sockets in living MidKent College – 1 ½ bowl sink with chrome mixer tap Gillingham Campus room, kitchen, master bedroom, Kent Business Burnt Oak – Single oven with 4 ring electric ceramic bedroom 2 and dining room, where School Primary School Rivermead School University hob applicable of Kent SaxonWay King’s Rochester Primary School – Recirculating cooker hood EN SUITE – Smoke alarm detectors positioned where Brompton Westbrook Rochester Primary School (where applicable) required