Greystones

GREYSTONES

An exciting development of four, substantial detached homes, situated in the highly sought-after village of Borden. These executive family homes feature tile hung and weather boarded exteriors, leaded double glazed windows and stone window sills, as well as bespoke, luxury interiors. These homes ensure energy efficiency, with Eco-friendly features, such as under floor heating and air source heat pumps.

LOCATION 

Greystones is located in the charming historic village of Borden, with its distinctive Grade I listed medieval church, the Maypole Inn, an 18th century pub, as well as a nature reserve, local primary school and playing fields. The village sits a couple of miles north of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, as well as, several quaint villages with a wide selection of pubs and walks.

TRAVEL & COMMUTING

Greystones is suitable for commuters, with Sittingbourne Station offering direct services to London Bridge and London St Pancras (57 minutes), as well as to, London Victoria (63 minutes). Furthermore, Kemsley Station, Newington station and Rainham Station are all readily accessible. Slightly further afield, Ebbsfleet International boasts an 18 minute service to St Pancras.

The development also benefits from excellent connectivity via the A2, A249 and M2. This facilitates travel to Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone and the Medway Towns.

LEISURE & AMENITIES

The historic town of Sittingbourne has excellent facilities and is coinvent for shopping, with a Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Asda readily accessible. The Light Sittingbourne, boasts a cinema, bowling, arcade, events and dining facilities. For those looking for something a little different, both Faversham and Canterbury also offer exciting array of independent boutiques, high street favourites, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants.

There is a plethora of natural beauty in the locality, Milton Creek Country Park offers a 52 ha mosaic of meadow, scrub and aquatic habitats, and is home to hundreds of animal species, with much to be enjoyed by humans too. Other picturesque locations include Queendown Warren Nature Reserve, Halstow and Stangate Creeks, as well as Doddington Place Gardens.

For those trying to keep active there are a number of gyms in the locality including 
Tonics Fitness Centre and Reynolds Fitness Spa. Whilst for the keen golfers, Sittingbourne Milton regis is only a short drive away. Other local courses include Upchurch River Valley Golf Course, Faversham Golf Club, and Bearsted Golf Club. 

There is a diverse range of activities around the development, with the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway being readily accessible. For those who enjoy something more historic, the 18th century Belmont House, and Leeds Castle with its impressive history, maze and grotto, falconry and birds of prey centre have plenty to offer. 

Alternatively the Avenue Theatre offers musicals, plays and tribute shows. While the Swale Media Arts Centre boasts art exhibitions, workshops and events.

HEALTHCARE

There are several local GP practices in Sittingbourne, plus the Memorial Hospital Sittingbourne.

SCHOOLING 

There is a wide range of local schools in the area, with a Church of England Primary School in the village and Tunstall Primary School nearby. Sittingbourne also has a number of schools, including Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne School and Fulston Manor School. Local Independent schools include Kings School Rochester, Sutton Valance School, King School Canterbury, St Edmunds Canterbury and Kent College Canterbury.