In August 2017, Tom McLeod and Jaimie Tyler moved into their dream four-bedroom home at Holborough Lakes in Kent. The young couple had initially planned to start the search for their perfect home after their wedding in February 2018, but when they visited Holborough Lakes as part of a mystery shopping exercise, it was love at first sight.

Let’s look at why they decided to buy their new home in Berkeley Group’s Holborough Lakes development.

Why the Holborough Lakes Development?

A landscape view of the homes at Holborough Lakes, in front of the water.

Based in London, Tom and Jaimie had been mystery shopping at new build developments for around 18 months, to save money for their wedding and future. Yet, as soon as they stepped into the new neighbourhood at Holborough Lakes, they knew it was where they wanted to live.

"We were living in a flat in Clapham in London and had never visited Kent until our mystery shopping trip to Holborough Lakes. We signed up to be mystery shoppers in 2016 to earn some extra money and had visited over 70 homes, but we never thought about buying one ourselves so soon until we saw Holborough Lakes."

- Tom McLeod, Berkeley Group homeowner

The couple first visited Holborough Lakes for work, and left having secured a four-bedroom home located on the fringes of the eight-acre fresh water lake which sits at the heart of the community—a key attraction, particularly for Jaimie. 

"Holborough Lakes is idyllic. The nature-led setting made the development really stand out from other schemes we'd seen.”

- Jaimie Tyler, Berkeley Group homeowner

Having lived in New Zealand for several years, Jaimie especially loved the openness, as homes are surrounded by greenery.

What Does Holborough Lakes Offer Residents?

The exterior of a Berkeley Group property at Holborough Lakes.

The couple knew that eventually they would want a new build property which was commutable to London, and with good local amenities and open-plan space to entertain.

"Holborough Lakes offers fantastic links to London. We both work in the capital and have less than a 45-minute commute on the train. We also have plenty of space for entertaining, with a spacious family room downstairs, a second formal living room upstairs, and a large, secluded garden. We're looking forward to hosting BBQs with family and friends in the summer."

- Tom McLeod, Berkeley Group homeowner

Finished to a high specification, properties at Holborough Lakes are an attractive option for first-time buyers, families, and downsizers searching for excellent value for money, quality homes, and good transport links. Like all Berkeley Group properties, the lakeside development offers residents a range of excellent amenities, including:

  • A beautiful waterside walkway
  • Trim trails
  • A school
  • Onsite crèche
  • Residents' gym
  • Village green
  • Village hall

"We have found the ideal home at Holborough Lakes and can't wait to make the most of the lifestyle the neighbourhood has to offer."

- Tom McLeod, Berkeley Group homeowner

Find Your Forever Home With Berkeley Group

Although our Holborough Lakes development is now all sold and has been completed, we have plenty of active developments you can browse to find your perfect home. 

Explore our developments and locations to get started, or get in touch to find out more about the process of buying with Berkeley Group.