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Cooper, Drew, Eijkman and Fleming wings are four new apartment buildings comprising an outstanding collection of high specification one and two bedroom apartments.

The buildings are located in what were the grounds of the former Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, and are arranged around The Old Hospital’s new garden square.

Externally, the architecture is clean and contemporary, combining materials such as brick, glass, ragstone and lead. Inside, each apartment has been intelligently designed to optimise the space and features a contemporary style specification. Many of the apartments have outside private space, in the shape of a balcony, private garden or terrace.

All of the newly built apartments at The Old Hospital reflect Higgins Homes’ commitment to the environment by achieving Level 3 of The Code for Sustainable Homes. This embraces a range of measures including energy efficient C02 emissions, recycling, environmental impact, waste disposal, build management and the ecology of the site. The apartments contained within all four wings consequently offer clever, contemporary style eco-friendly design in an unbeatable, Maidstone town centre location.

The Area

Kent’s historic county town offers a wealth of amenities, all of which are readily accessible from The Old Hospital. Located on Church Street, in Maidstone town centre, a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance using an extensive network of pedestrian walk ways. Other attractions accessible on foot include the Hazlitt Theatre and The Exchange (a hall for concerts and performances).

Maidstone’s many green spaces include the nearby Brenchley Gardens and the Maidstone Millennium River Park, with 10km of paths and footbridges along the River Medway. The latter also boasts the Riverstage Arena, an outside entertainment venue made famous a few years ago for hosting Madonna.

Nearby bus stops can be found at The Chequer Centre off King Street, south of the development. From here 27 buses per hour at peak times operate to destinations throughout the Medway area.

For those who prefer pedal power, a good cycle network surrounds The Old Hospital, which can be accessed from Union Street, directly north of the development. Cycle and motorcycle storage facilities are available, whilst residents who need to use a car only occasionally can take advantage of a car club. A pool car provided by Street Car# will be based in an allocated bay on site.

London is easily commutable from Maidstone East station, less than 500 metres from The Old Hospital. Regular services operate into London Victoria from just 56 minutes travelling time. Direct services also operate to Ashford International (29 minutes), making the rest of Europe equally accessible.

Kitchen

• Designer kitchens by Symphony in a choice of finishes#
• Appliances to include a stainless steel electric oven and gas hob with extract chimney hood, integrated fridge / freezer, washer / dryer and  dishwasher
• Square edge 40mm laminate work surface and upstand with 750mm stainless steel splash back behind the hob
• Stainless steel sink unit
• Under unit lighting
• Chrome finish downlighters or pendent lighting^

Bathroom and en-suite

• Contemporary sanitary ware in white with chrome fittings by Ideal Standard
• European wall tiling to selected areas#
• Oak finish counter tops to bathrooms and en-suite bathrooms
• Fitted mirror
• Shaver point - satin chrome finish
• Extract fan
• Downlighters - satin chrome finish
• Ceramic tiled flooring#

Heating

• Gas fired central heating via hot water radiator

Windows

• Mixture of refurbished and newly manufactured metal Crittall windows and sliding sash timber windows^

Finishes

• Plastered walls with white emulsion paint finish
• Four panel period style internal doors with white satin paint finish
• Latch ironmongery - satin chrome finish
• Fitted wardrobe / cupboard to principal bedroom

Well Being

• Mains operated smoke detector and / or heat detector^
• Security entry phone system
• Dedicated fused spur and telephone point to accommodate the future installation of a wireless alarm system

Home Entertainment/Communications

•  Television and FM radio outlet points to reception room (x2), separate kitchens and bedrooms
•  Provision for satellite television (Sky +) – purchasers own decoder required
•  Communal terrestrial television aerial
•  Telephone outlet points to reception room (x2) and bedrooms

General

• Five amp table lamp lighting circuit to reception room and principal bedroom
• Chrome finish downlighters or pendent lighting to reception room^
• Interior design scheme to be implemented to communal foyer, halls and landings

Period Features

• In consultation with Maidstone Borough Councils conservation officer a wealth of period features have been retained and where necessary replicated. These features include gracious high windows and ceilings, skirting boards, architrave, wall paneling, picture and dado rails as well as a host of other features. Each of the Seventeen apartments is uniquely individual and for a full apartment specification of retained features please refer to the marketing suite

Parking

•  Purchasers of two and three bedroom apartments are eligible to purchase a parking space for an additional premium

Resident Management Company

• A limited liability Resident Management Company will be formed and purchasers will become members of the company. Once the final property at The Old Hospital has been sold the running of the Resident Management Company will pass to its members. Countrywide Managing Agents have been appointed to manage the development for the first two years on behalf of the Residents Management Company

Warranty

^{* Ten year National House Building Council warranty}

^{# choice of finish available subject to the stage of construction
^ dependent upon plot selected. Full details available from the marketing suit}