Cosy village pubs and open countryside have helped ensure brisk sales at two new developments. Homes & Living found out more.

Prices start from £385,000 for a three-bedroom cottage at Oakley Grange.

At Chantry Green, East Street, Harrietsham homes include two and three-bedroom cottages, and four-bedroom family homes.

Harrietsham has a convenience store, village hall and post office.

For families with young children, nearby Harrietsham Primary School is in the heart of the village, and the Sunrise Day Nursery is also easily accessible from the development. Again, Maidstone and Ashford are both handy.

Homes at Chantry Green start from £450,000.

Annette Cole, of Crest Nicholson, says both developments have proved to be appealing to a wide range of buyers including first-timers and growing families.

She says: “Homes here present buyers with a fantastic balance of countryside living within easy reach of a good network of transport links.”

For information about Oakley Grange ring 01622 967020. For information about Chantry Green ring 01622 691911 We’re seeing an increasing number of buyers relocating to the tranquility of the Kentish villages of Headcorn and Harrietsham from larger surrounding towns such as Ashford and Maidstone.

Buyers are drawn to the relaxed pace of life on offer here, with homes surrounded by open countryside and within easy reach of soughtafter amenities, such as a village green, cosy pubs, and independently run shops.

It’s a trend we’ve seen across a variety of age groups, from downsizers looking to enjoy the serenity of rural living in their later years, to young couples searching for a home with a charming Kentish feel.

On top of this, the villages benefit from being well-connected to London by regular train services from nearby stations, and larger neighbouring towns by road, meaning the hustle and bustle of urban life is within easy reach.

Homes here really do offer residents the best of both worlds.