PROWTING Homes’ Southdowns development at South Darenth comes highly recommended for active people aged 55 or more.

Only four two-bedroom apartments now remain, ranging in price from £140,000 to £150,000.

The development is praised by recent buyers Ken and Lena Banfield. Lena said: “We moved here to be nearer our family and we have found a wonderful community spirit and made some very good friends. An excellent social life exists and you can take part as much or as little as suits.

"We have just had an organised trip to Brighton and we shall be going to Eastbourne later in the year as well as the Isle of Wight. The social centre on the site has a bar and a restaurant which serves excellent food with home delivery available. There is also a TV lounge, billiard room and a shop.”

Each apartment has a kitchen with integrated oven with electric hob and hood and an integrated washer dryer. All the master bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities.

For those who have not yet put their homes on the market, there is no need to worry. “Freedom Years” is designed for those people who may no longer require a large property. Prowting Homes will buy the home — although it may be more expensive than the apartment being bought — try to sell it before completion and if this is not possible, give the agreed figure after three months from completion.

Mr Banfield added: “Whenever we have had a query or needed some assistance, the Prowting team have been first class. Things could not have worked out better for us — it is a superb location with very friendly people; what more can you ask?” The development is on show daily, from 10am to 5pm. The customer advisors can be contacted on 01322 866026.