The Mill proves to be the perfect pied a terre

For Victoria and Derek Irish, the decision to buy an apartment at Fairview New Homes’ The Mill in South Darenth was an easy one. The couple currently live in Suffolk and had been thinking about buying a property nearer London which they could use as a base for visiting family and friends.

Victoria explains, “Derek and I love the capital and past jobs have been based in many parts of London so our trips there are very important to us. We love the theatre, restaurants and shops and try to get up there as often as we can. Though my mother lives close to us now, we have two sons who live with their wives and children in Kent and Essex and my mother-in-law lives in south-east London. All this meant it was time for us to look for a second place out of Suffolk with easy access to the M25/A12 for frequent visits.

“We were out with my son and his wife one day when we happened to drive past The Mill and stopped in for a look. Initially we were attracted to the development as it is a local conservation area. Within an hour we had decided that this was where we wanted to buy a new home and we put down a deposit on a two-bedroom apartment that same day! The location has incredible transport connections and amenities, with the M2, M20 and M25 practically on your doorstep, and easy access to the London airports and Ebbsfleet.

Victoria continues, “Now that I’m retired, and my husband retires in two years, it is great that we have this second home and we plan to spend more time at The Mill. A lot of people buy abroad, but we think the UK has so much to offer – we wouldn’t want to buy anywhere else!

“We had a great experience with the sales team here at The Mill and are very impressed with the quality of the new homes. Derek used to be an architect and he immediately noticed how well the developers have used the space – I just loved the design of the show flat!”

The Mill is a development of one to four-bedroom new and converted apartments, houses and duplexes on the site of the former Horton Kirby Paper Mill. A new phase of riverside apartments has just been launched at the development with views over the River Darenth.

Located in the rural village of South Darenth The Mill is only a 35 minute train journey from London Victoria. This quick and easy journey home from the city to the tranquillity of the countryside makes living in Kent a great option. Farningham Road Train station is less than half a mile away from The Mill with regular direct services to London Victoria.

Not only does The Mill provide a time-saving solution to the daily commute but it offers homebuyers picturesque and historic surroundings to enjoy. Bluewater shopping centre is less than five miles away with more than 320 shops, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. The historic Leeds Castle is only 30 miles away.

A one-bedroom apartment is available from as little as £149,000.

A two-bedroom apartment is available from as little as £169,995.

A three-bedroom house is available from as little as £289,995.

A four-bedroom house is available from as little as £384,995.

For further information on The Mill please contact the marketing suite on 01322 868371 which is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5pm or visit www.fairview.co.uk. Alternatively TEXT South Darenth to 67007