Snug-as-a-bug homes are ready for winter

A short walk from a bus stop, these plots are fit for anything that life can throw at you. Sorry, but they’re just for the over-55s.

HOUSE DETAILS

Terlingham Gardens, Hawkinge, Folkestone

Price: From £346,000

Developer: Pentland Homes

Winters could be safe and warm at a gated development where underfloor heating and a 10-year structural warranty are part of the package.

The peace-of-mind properties by Pentland Homes, are at Terlingham Gardens, a brand new retirement village for the over-55s in Hawkinge, just outside Folkestone.

Priced from £346,000, the two-bedroom Birch is a single-storey plot, which enjoys a modern open plan kitchen, living and dining area, utility room. Master bedroom has an en suite and there is an additional bathroom.

There is a car port.

Priced from £430,000, the two/threebedroom Maple is a chalet-type bungalow with a large master suite with balcony on the first floor, as well as one bedroom and a study/bedroom three on the ground floor.

The stairs are wide, to allow for installation of a stair lift, and there’s space for a lift if needed. Like the Birch, the Maple also has open-plan living space, utility room and car port. Homes are traditionally built with cavity wall insulation and have a terrace.

Owners also have the use of communal gardens. A ‘manor house’ is being created with leisure facilities exclusively for use of residents. Karrina Oki, of Pentland Homes, says: “Set within a managed environment, these semi-detached properties are perfect as a full-time home or as a lockup-and-leave option.

“Windows are cleaned and bins are put out weekly, leaving residents plenty of time to enjoy the benefits of their community.”

The developer offers a part exchange scheme on selected plots and the marketing suite is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

For more details you can contact Pentland Homes on 01303 370091