The choice available to buyers hoping to find a property on a new-build scheme in East Kent includes fantastic developments in Canterbury, Whitstable and the Isle of Thanet towns of Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate. New high-speed rail links put the area just one hour from St Pancras International in London, and there are award-winning beaches, great shopping, a range of public, private, grammar and high schools, and two highly respected Universities.
Canterbury is one of the best places to live in England, with a rich history including Canterbury Cathedral and a cosmopolitan mix of restaurants, bars and shopping. Berkeley Homes is offering a range of apartments and houses at Kingsbrook Park, located on the banks of the River Stour, just ten minutes walk from the city centre.
Park Crescent at Kingsbrook Park offers Georgian-style four-and five-bedroom new homes, set over four floors in a traditional Georgian crescent. Each of these stunning new homes is finished to the highest standards and benefits from high ceilings and large windows, typical of the Georgian era. Prices range from £699,950 to £724,950.
Other new homes available at Kingsbrook Park include a range of new apartments, some with river views. Prices start from as little as £169,950 for a bright and airy one-bedroom apartment, ideal for first-time buyers and couples, to £274,950, for a spacious three-bedroom apartment, better suited to families and those who enjoy entertaining in a wonderful location.
The seaside town of Whitstable has become a firm favourite for those looking for an escape from busy city life. Easily accessible from London and Canterbury, the town offers great restaurants, an extensive seafront and a relaxed lifestyle. New homes in Whitstable are offered at Swale Park, from Weston Homes. First-floor one-bedroom apartments are available from £136,000. Ideal for the first-time buyer, these stunning apartments include an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
For the new family, a spacious two-bedroom end of terrace home at Swale Park is on the market at £181,500. An entrance hall leads to a fully fitted kitchen, a large living/dining area, and downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor, the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, and there's a beautifully appointed family bathroom. Outside is a parking space and enclosed rear garden.
A few miles to the east of Whitstable, the Isle of Thanet is enjoying a new lease of life, boosted by the stunning new Turner Contemporary Art Gallery, which opened in Spring 2011, a new high-speed rail link to London and a range of new routes from Kent International Airport. The nearby Westwood Cross Shopping Centre includes a host of high street names, and the beaches at Joss Bay, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramgate are popular with day trippers and holidaymakers.
The harbour town of Ramsgate offers an attractive seafront, beaches and busy leisure harbour and port. New homes in Ramsgate are available at the New Meridian Village development by Explore Living. The four-bedroom 'Astoria' style house is set across three floors and includes a master bedroom suite with en suite, fitted wardrobes and dressing area. Priced at £274,995, this spacious home is ideal for the growing family.
Persimmon Homes has a range of new homes with two to four bedrooms at Heronsbrook, set close to Minster-in-Thanet village and a range of amenities. New Home of the Week is the three-storey, four-bedroom 'Halstow' home style. The offer price of £199,995 includes flooring throughout, window dressings and turf to the rear garden. Bedrooms one and two have their own en-suite facilities in addition to the family bathroom. Prices for a two-bedroom apartment at the development start from £119,995.
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