Advertising feature - Hartridge Farm

HARTRIDGE Farm is situated on the banks of the River Medway in the beautiful, peaceful Kentish village of East Farleigh – and you could hardly believe that the busy county town of Maidstone is only three miles away.

The lovely park has been developed for both single and twin residential units and comprises 60 plots. The waterside location means that direct river access is available exclusively to the residents for both fishing and boat mooring.

The nearby village of East Farleigh is sur-rounded by orchards and farms and has one of the oldest bridges in Kent. It is home to a sailing club, gardening club, history society and village hall, and holds an annual village fête. The village pubs are highly rated, and there are shops, including newsagents and a general store, within a mile of the park.

The surrounding area offers something for everyone. Maidstone itself has a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as several museums and a cluster of 14th-century buildings, including All Saints Church, the Archbishop’s Palace and College of Priests.

Only a few miles away is Leeds Castle, once described as ‘the most beautiful castle in the world’. It sits atop two moated islands surrounded by 500 acres of parkland, and features a maze, aviary, grotto and a pay-and-play golf course among its attractions. There are regular events all year, catering for children, music-lovers, gardeners, theatregoers and amateur historians.

The Kent Downs and North Downs are also both within easy reach, with plenty for the walker and rider, there are plenty of golf courses in the vicinity, and London is easily accessible, either by train or the M20 motorway.

So you can have the best of both worlds at Hartridge Farm – rural tranquility and access to everything you need for a busy and lively lifestyle. It sounds like it must be worth a visit...


FOR SALE

At the time of writing, new homes available included an Omar Oulton Excel 36x20 2 bed, £150,000; Pre-owned homes available included a1985 Omar Domek 20x20 2 bed, £79,950; a 1978 Omar Princess 22x20 2 bed, £79,950; and a 1998 Omar Sheringham 36x20 2 bed, £150,000.


LOCAL INFO

• Local amenities: A number of shops, including general store, can be found within 1 mile. The nearest banks are in Maidstone, (2.5 miles). There are several village post offices within 2 miles, including Teston, Tovil, Loose and Coxheath.
• Health: The nearest GPs and dentists are at Barming (1.25 miles). There is a pharmacy at Coxheath (1.6 miles). For opticians you will have to visit Maidstone. The local general hospital with A&E is on the way to Maidstone (1.5 miles).
• Transport: There is a railway station at East Farleigh on the London-Paddock Wood line. Buses run through the village to Maidstone.
• Eating and drinking: The most convenient village pubs are the Bull (nearest) and Walnut Tree; other pubs can be found not far away in the villages of Barming and West Farleigh. There’s a chippie less than a mile, an Indian restaurant in Coxheath and a Chinese at Teston.
• Entertainment: The Odeon multiplex cinema in Maidstone is about 3 miles distant and the town also has a couple of theatres. There are several leisure centres in the area (between 1.5 and 3 miles).


WHAT CAN I DO AROUND HERE?

Look at life - Kent Life is a 28-acre open-air museum with histori-cal buildings – including farmhouse, village hall, chapel, and cottages – plus a heritage farmyard, nature trail, aviary, boat trips, cafés and events.

Explore for free - St Leonard’s Tower and Sutton Valence Castle (above) are both Norman castle ruins protected by English Heritage in lovely romantic settings. Both accessible daily for free, but no facilities.


CONTACT

Hartridge Farm, East Farleigh, near Maidstone, Kent ME15 0JR
Tel: 01622 726360 Web: www.keatfarm.co.uk

Prices
from £79,950

•Ground rent £131 to £136 per month, including water and sewerage
•50+, retired and semi-retired
•Some pets permitted, but no dogs; visitors dogs must be kept on a lead


This review was published in the February 2010 issue of Park & Holiday Homes magazine. To order our latest issue please click here.


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