BEAUTIFULHOMES Make your fresh start at a home by a river

Views of the River Medway could be yours at these new homes in a handy location. Homes & Living took a look.

Move fast to snap up a riverside home for sale at Bellway development Portland Gardens. The last phase of the development, at Peters Village, Wouldham has just been released, with buyers able to move in with a deposit of just £11,750, using low deposit scheme Help to Buy. All homes have car ports or allocated parking and the train station at Snodland is two miles away. Buyers will find a choice of two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes at Portland Gardens, part of the new community of Peters Village on the east bank of the River Medway. Two-bedroom apartments are priced from £234,995, so buyers could move in with a deposit of just £11,750 using government-backed scheme Help to Buy. A two-bedroom semi-detached house is priced from £299,995, with buyers needing a deposit of £15,000 using Help to Buy. All homes have outdoor space, with apartments having a terrace or balcony and houses having a private garden. Many homes have river views. Recent figures showed 78% of homes at Portland Gardens had been purchased using Help to Buy. For families, a primary school has been built as part of the new community and other well-regarded primary schools in the area include Burham and Halling. There are also several pre-schools nearby in Wouldham, Snodland and Burham. A sales centre and a show home are available to view.

HOUSE DETAILS Address: Portland Gardens, Peters Village, Wouldham Price: From £234,995 Developer: Bellway