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If you want a detached country home for under £800,000 you’d be crazy to miss a look at three brand new homes just on the market. Created in a contemporary style from former agricultural buildings, the new plots at Grove Farm, Woodchurch, near Tenterden have sweeping rural views from full-height glazed panels and bi-fold doors. Each comes with a fenced paddock, as well as gardens and parking. Grove View, a four-bedroom single storey house is priced at £795,000. It has a 31ft x24ft open-plan living space with bi-fold doors to the garden. The The buyers of Jasmine House can be sure of a welcome meal on moving day – it’s within walking distance of two great village pubs. The three/four-bedroom character cottage is at The Street, in the heart of Bethersden, near Ashford and is on the books of Hunters, with a guide price of 550,000 to £575,000. It has two garages, a workshop in an old bakehouse and Pluckley station is close by. A spacious sitting room has a bay window with a window seat looking over the front garden. There are wood and granite worktops in the kitchen/ diner and there’s also a family room with another window seat and an open fire. On the first floor is a master bedroom with exposed beams and an en suite. There are two further double bedrooms and a shower room. Steps lead up to a small room in the eaves, which could be used as a quiet study or a fourth bedroom. There’s a shared driveway at the side of the front garden, leading to the garages and workshop. The back garden has a patio and a lawn. Closest for good food is tile-hung pub The George, also on The Street. Or there’s the popular Bull Inn at the west end of the village, which has been serving customers since 1645. bedrooms are all large doubles and the master bedroom has an en suite, as well as another set of bi-fold doors. Grove House, a three-bedroom, two-storey house is also priced at £795,000. This plot comes with a striking vaulted open-plan living space, with full-height glazing and inset designer lighting to the stunning staircase. The third home, Middle Grove, is single-storey with three bedrooms and is priced at £775,000. This property has an exceptional master suite, with a full wall of bi-fold doors to the garden and a dressing room leading to a large en suite. The en suite has a bath and separate shower. All three homes have underfloor heating and integrated appliances. Alex Davies, of Hobbs Parker, said: “This is an exemplary gated development of three high specification, contemporary homes modelled from former farm buildings.”

Address: Grove Farm, Woodchurch, near Tenterden Price: From £775,000 Agent: Hobbs Parker Address: Jasmine House, The Street, Bethersden, near Ashford Price: £550,000 to £575,000 Agent: Hunters

A busy family will love the layout of a semi-detached house for sale in a popular spot. Handy for Maidstone as well as the Medway Towns, the house at Boxley Road, Walderslade has a price guide of between £550,000 and £600,000. There’s a detached double garage and plenty of offroad parking on the blockpaved front drive. A large lounge is at the front, off the hallway. Across the back of the house is an open-plan kitchen/dining/family space, leading into a conservatory. There is a downstairs shower room and a conservatory. On the first floor are four bedrooms, one with juliet balcony. Two bathrooms are on this floor. Boxley Road is a short drive from both the M20 and the M2. There are a number of schools close by and good access to school buses. David Hopkins, of Jacksons, says: “Prepared to be impressed with all that on offer with this beautifully presented family home. This is one property that is a must for your viewing list.” Ring 01634 373737