Rural Life for Commuters and Families: The Best of City and Country at Foal Hurst Green

 At Foal Hurst Green in Kent, these new family homes offer the rare combination of rural living near London, with London Bridge reachable in just 41 minutes from Paddock Wood Station.

Rural Living Near London with Excellent Connectivity

City life and living closer to nature both have their advantages, so why choose one over the other? At Foal Hurst Green in Kent, enjoying a rural lifestyle doesn’t have to be at the expense of access to the city, with London Bridge travel in 41 mins from Paddock Wood Station.

Foal Hurst Green’s location makes life in the country for commuters and families a true pleasure, with nature all around. The development is set within beautifully landscaped grounds, with play areas and a duck pond, surrounded by 12 acres of meadow and the adjoining 29-acre Foal Hurst Wood. The wider local area boasts facilities for horse riding, golf, cycling and hiking, with an abundance of parks and nature reserves supporting an active countryside lifestyle spent enjoying family time together outdoors.

New Kent Homes Designed for Families

The meticulously crafted homes at Foal Hurst Green range from three to five bedrooms, suiting a wide range of families’ needs. Priced from £450,000, their architectural styles are based on the traditional Kent vernacular, while inside they feature spacious, modern kitchens and sleek tiled bathrooms. The thoughtful attention to detail delights both inside and out. Open-plan living areas have been conceived with flexibility in mind for the whole family, while considered design also supports those in need of a home office, maximising versatility to suit modern lifestyles. Outdoors, gardens are turfed and include patio areas, perfect for dining al fresco as a family or for entertaining visiting family and friends.

Outstanding Education Opportunities near Foal Hurst Green

Located in an area of Kent renowned for the quality of its schools, Foal Hurst Green is within walking distance of both primary and secondary educational facilities, making the school run a rural pleasure. The closest primary, Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, is rated as Outstanding in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes by Ofsted. Other schools within a few miles of Foal Hurst Green include both state and private options, along with four local grammar schools. The range furnishes parents with an exceptional degree of choice over where their children are educated.

Fast Commuting to London and Beyond

For residents keen to enjoy the bright lights and myriad employment opportunities of London, the swift commute to London Bridge makes for an easy journey. It makes working in the capital and living in the countryside realistically achievable, with Foal Hurst Green residents able to enjoy the best of doing both.

For those who work internationally on a regular basis, as well as travel abroad for leisure purposes, Ashford International Station is a just a 31-minute drive away, while Gatwick Airport is a 43-minute drive.

Enjoying the Local Lifestyle at Foal Hurst Green

Closer to home, the town of Paddock Wood is awash with restaurants, coffee shops and cosy, traditional pubs. Local supermarkets include a Waitrose and a Tesco Express, plus there’s an M&S Food Hall just down the road in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Royal Tunbridge Wells is also home to diverse theatre and arts venues, along with an eclectic mix of independent shops, eateries and museums. For even more shopping options, the 300+ shops of Bluewater are just 37 minutes away by car, ensuring Foal Hurst Green residents have everything they need close to hand.

The exceptional location means that residents can have it all: the serenity and fresh air of life in the country, combined with easy access to London for work and leisure pursuits. Green open spaces and the houses’ private gardens provide places where children can play, run and explore, enjoying fresh air and exercise as an antidote to too much screen time. In addition, the excellent range of schools means families can put down roots, becoming part of an established community in an area that meets their needs over the longer term as their needs evolve and change.

New Family Homes in Kent

A new range of homes launched recently within the Meadow Rise area of Foal Hurst Green in Kent. They include the beautiful three-bedroom Curlew house and the superb five-bedroom Harrier. With impressive specifications and thoughtful attention to detail, the homes have been designed around contemporary family life, from their welcoming kitchen and dining areas, with soft-close cabinets and drawers in a choice of colours, to their luxurious bedrooms that feel like cocoons tucked away from daily life.

Beautifully furnished by experts from Dapa Atelier Interiors, the show home enables viewers to get a sense of how they could use the space themselves – the first step towards feeling at home in Foal Hurst Green.

Berkeley provides a range of offers for those looking to buy a new home in the Home Counties. For further information and to book an appointment to view the new range of homes at visit the Foal Hurst Green page on online, or call 01892 887208.