Village Living, Contemporary Style An exceptional parkland development of contemporary houses and apartments HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK A distinctive new neighbourhood is evolving at Horsted Park. It is a development of innovative contemporary houses and apartments set in a landscaped parkland perfect for family living. Horsted Park is located just 2 miles* south of both Chatham and historic Rochester, and is the ideal place for you to call home. *Distance is taken from www.google.co.uk/maps. An Award-Winning Development The first phase of Horsted Park has received a number of industry accolades, including a prestigious Housing Design Award and a Kent Design and Development Award. HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK The Story So Far Horsted Park is an award-winning parkland community which has, quite simply, captured the hearts of its new residents and property industry critics alike. Designed around a series of shared courtyard spaces and interwoven landscapes this thoughtfully designed development by Countryside and architects Proctor and Matthews, set out with the aim of creating an idyllic new neighbourhood. The original design layout of Horsted Park was inspired by the traditional Kentish villages and farmstead hamlets of the nineteenth century. Historically, buildings of different shapes, heights and purposes were gathered around communal courtyards, creating a safe environment for the whole family. And that’s what residents of Horsted Park enjoy today. Computer generated image of Horsted Park Attention to detail The relationship between interior and 5 exterior spaces was also of utmost importance, with many kitchens, dining and living rooms looking out onto private courtyard gardens. Computer generated image of Horsted Park Careful consideration went into the external aesthetic quality of the new homes at Horsted Park. Contrasting material at the entrance of each property helped to give the house or apartment building a unique appeal, while contemporary textured brickwork was included to reflect local heritage. Horsted Park showhome Photography depicts Horsted Park COUNTRYSIDE A Green and Pleasant Place to Call Home 6 Computer generated image of Horsted Park The innovative architectural design of Horsted Park includes a firm focus on the outdoors. Nearly a third of the first phase of the development was given to open space, promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle for the whole family. Kent farmland HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK Horsted Park showhome A breath of fresh air Mature trees and well designed landscaping are all around you at Horsted Park. An ecological conservation area is ‘adjacent’ or ‘borders’ the development, 7 along with what’s known as ‘landscape fingers’ giving a visual aspect through to the adjoining open landscapes. There’s a children’s play space, and the development nestles on the edge of Horsted Valley with its chalk meadow and ancient woodland. Green landscaping also surrounds Fort Horsted, an underground landmark to the north-west of the development. This important piece of Kentish history is protected by Scheduled Ancient Monument status. Computer generated image of Horsted Park What’s Next for Horsted Park? The latest new homes will welcome a new range of houses and small apartment buildings, as well as 103 ‘extra care’ apartments for older people. The property mix includes apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached houses. So there is something for everyone. There’s a new central open space and park area connecting the two phases of development. There will also be a new circular green walk, giving residents the chance to get out and about in the fresh air to enjoy leisurely strolls, bike rides and dog walks. The architectural style of these new homes is set to complement the existing houses at Horsted Park, using traditional materials reworked in a contemporary fashion. View of Horsted Park HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK Horsted Park 9 Extra care Horsted Park will also deliver an ‘extra care’ facility, offering self-contained homes, with as much or as little support as the elderly residents require. In the same building, there will also be two well-equipped community rooms offering space for events, along with a welcoming restaurant. These facilities will be open for use by the wider Horsted Park community. Horsted Park showhome Horsted Park Horsted Park COUNTRYSIDE 10 A blank canvas for you We are creating homes of the highest specification at Horsted Park. You can rest assured that all the internal fixtures and fittings are of excellent quality, allowing you to simply move in and put your own individual design stamp on this neutral blank canvas. Internal images of Horsted Park showhome HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK High Spec for a Stylish Life 11 Kitchens are well equipped and stylish and boast fully integrated appliances. Bathrooms offer chic white sanitaryware and chrome fixings that are crisp and functional. The layout of these outstanding homes has also been carefully considered to allow an abundance of natural light, as well as flexible living spaces which are perfect for relaxing and socialising. Well-proportioned gardens add an extra element to the houses at Horsted Park, where you can enjoy al fresco dining in the warmer months. Internal images of Horsted Park showhome “This home is a lifetime home for our whole family” 12 Abode, Cambridge Help to Buy* from Countryside *Terms and conditions apply HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK How it works Help to Buy is the Government-backed scheme by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), who are working with selected All you need is developers to make it easier for you to buy a new home. 5% deposit Whether you are a first time buyer or an existing homeowner looking to move up the housing ladder, the scheme can enable you to buy a new- build home with as little as a 5% deposit. Not just for If you can raise that 5% deposit, you could receive a Government equity first time buyers loan of up to 20% of the purchase price. The loan is interest free for the first 5 years, which helps to make your monthly mortgage repayments more affordable. Available on all properties Help to Buy has a £600,000 maximum price limit, but fortunately up to £600,000 nearly all of our new homes fall within that bracket. We are here to help you buy your dream home you didn’t think you could afford. For more information visit our website: www.countryside-properties.com/new-homes/ Up to 20% interest-free helping-you-to-buy/help-to-buy/ loan for the first 5 years 13 A Huge Spring in Medway’s Step A proposed £6bn regeneration of the Medway region will be of huge benefit to residents of Horsted Park over the next two decades. The Medway Waterfront Renaissance Strategy will completely rejuvenate the riverside and create a ‘river city’ from the area’s five towns of Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham and Strood. Already, a £26m railway station has been opened at Rochester to improve links into London, while Chatham Docks has been extensively regenerated with the launch of the Chatham Waters development. This scheme includes the newly-opened Medway University Technical College for 14 to 19-year-olds, along with an Asda superstore and a lake. Chatham’s town centre has also been allocated a £7m budget for its regeneration, while £2.5m has been earmarked for improvements to Strood railway station. Pier 5, Chatham COUNTRYSIDER PROPERTIES COUNTRYSIDER COUNTRYSIDE Aerial View of Chatham and Rochester Schools in a Class of Their Own 15 Aerial view of Chatham Marina COUNTRYSIDER PROPERTIES COUNTRYSIDER COUNTRYSIDE Schools in a Class of Their Own 2216 16 HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK PROPERTIES COUNTRYSIDER Tradition, heritage and majesty While Medway is set to enjoy huge changes over the next 20 years, it will always retain its traditional charm and rich history. The locale has long been an important naval base, with Chatham designated as a royal dockyard by Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century. Amongst the ships launched from the site Chatham Maritime was Lord Nelson’s flagship battleship, HMS Victory. The Historic Dockyard Chatham is now an important visitor attraction, and has applied for World Heritage Site status. Elsewhere, the Medway’s unique ecology makes it a haven for waterbirds and other wildlife, and its broad tidal mudflats and creeks are used extensively for sailing 16 and fishing. 15 Medway Estuary There are also many Dickens World, Chatham attractive spots for long bracing walks, where you might see cattle grazing on the salt marshes or catch sight of estuary islands in the hazy distance. HORSTEDPARK.CO.UK PROPERTIES COUNTRYSIDER 15 18 A location that has it all Enviable location Horsted Park enjoys an enviable location close to the historic towns of Chatham and Rochester, as well as the beautiful Medway riverside. It’s also on the border of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its plethora of lovely attractions, and has good access routes to the vibrant capital city of London. Who could ask for anything more? Images are of Rochester The Historical Town of Rochester Rochester, with its rich history dating back to Roman times, is easily accessible from Horsted Park. This heritage is evidenced in its stunning castle and cathedral, both of which are open to visitors throughout the year. The town is equally famous for its connections to Charles Dickens, whose country home was at nearby Gad’s Hill Place. Rochester inspired many locations in his novels, including Satis House in Great Expectations. Today, there are reminders of the great writer everywhere in Rochester, with his life and work celebrated each year at the Dickens Festival. Rochester’s High Street is full of beautiful old buildings, with many independent shops to discover; antiques are a particular local speciality.