May 05

DOWNSIZE WITHOUT THE SQUEEZE

Since Appledore’s Elmfield Place development in Tenterden first went up for sale it has received a great deal of interest from prospective downsizers whose top priority is maintaining living space.

Elmfield Place is an exclusive collection of apartments and penthouses which combine contemporary and spacious accommodation with top quality fixtures and fittings, yet all set within the glorious Kent countryside. Tenterden itself dates back to the 12th century and is renowned for its award-winning 11 acre Vineyard Park, where sparkling wine is just one of its specialities.

Tenterden has everything you need to live the quiet life: picturesque walks, stunning views, tea-shops, pubs and restaurants, but equally the lively towns of Ashford and Maidstone are within easy reach offering high street shops and departments stores, together with buzzing bars and sporting facilities.

Downsizers Major Taylor and Carol Webb were so taken by the design and space offered by the apartments at Elmfield Place, they snapped one up as they became available, as Mrs Webb explains: “There has been a great deal of thought and care put into the homes, and we are thrilled with our duplex apartment. The architecture and design of the building is very imaginative and, externally, fits in so well with the rest of the town, its absolutely delightful.”

She continues: “With our new apartment we will actually have more space to entertain, due to the large living area downstairs and drawing room on the upper floor, ideal for when our family and friends come to visit.”

This is testament to the fact that downsizing doesn’t necessarily mean compromising on space and with Appledore, it definitely doesn’t mean compromising on style and quality.

Yvette Brotherton, Sales and Marketing Director for Appledore Developments says: “We are delighted that Mr Taylor and Mrs Webb are so pleased with their new home. All apartments at Elmfield Place are finished to the highest standard with fully fitted designer kitchens complete with appliances, while bathrooms have been fitted with pristine white sanitaryware, Aqualisa showers and heated towel rails. Tenterden is also perfectly situated with good transport links to the M20, the south coast and is just 13 miles from Ashford International.”

Prices start at £285,000. For further information contact appointed selling agents Humberts on 01580 765858 or Savills on 01580 720161. Alternatively, contact Appledore Developments Ltd on 01732 469888 or visit the company website at www.appledoredevelopments.co.uk