Homeowners Wally and Su Shave have been delighted with the outdoor pursuits available on the doorstep of their two-bedroom home at Holborough Lakes, near Snodland.

Wally, 48, said: "I have started open water swimming and snorkelling in the lake, which has been fantastic.

"My wife Sue and I are both keen divers, having instructed and dived for more than 25 years when we lived in South Africa."

Holborough Lakes is the perfect venue for swimming, diving and kayaking, as the water is very clean with lots of fish and underwater wildlife.

!It is also a beautiful setting and through the summer it has been fantastic to come home after a day at work and go for a swim around the course in the lake. I am really looking forward to exploring the lake underwater to see what lies beneath."

The latest phase of new homes, the Nightingales, has recently been unveiled by Berlekey, bringing traditional Kentish architecture to the Holborough Lakes development.

The Lincoln has two good sized bedrooms, a spacious living/dining room and separate kitchen fitted with integrated appliances. It also has a ground-floor cloakroom, a back garden and a family bathroom. It is priced from £189,950.

The four-bedroom Aspire has a handsome brick-and-weatherboard exterior and a Juliet balcony on the first floor. The style includes a fully fitted kitchen, a cloakroom, an open-plan living/dining room and an en-suite master bedroom. This substantial four-bedroom home is available from £249,950.

Kitchens are fully fitted with Bosch appliances, including a stainless steel fan-assisted electric oven, a stainless steel gas hob, a matching chimney hood, an integrated fridge/freezer and an integrated dishwasher.

For further information regarding Holborough Lakes, contact the sales suite on 01634 244666 or go to www.holboroughlakes.co.uk