A new £900,000 three roundel 'oasthouse' has put the traditional skills of builders at Hillreed Homes under the spotlight.

There were cameras at the ready to record the moment as builders lowered three giant white cowls on the top of roundels at the five-bedroom house, the Offham at Oast Court Farm, the Hillreed Homes development at Wateringbury Road, East Malling.

The property has a living room, dining room and fully fitted kitchen all created in the three roundels. Upstairs, the master bedroom, plus three further bedrooms have all been built in the roundels.

The building takes its style from the old hop-drying oasthouses, where the cowls let out the hot damp air.

Sales and marketing director Dean Markall said: "This is a rare opportunity to purchase a brand new oast-style home. The five bedrooms, four reception rooms property stands at the head of this private gated development which backs on to open fields."

Other properties at the development start from £480,000 for a four-bedroom home with two garages.

The development offers a private tennis court and changing rooms.

The site sales office and show home is open seven days a week. For more information ring 01622 813385.