House builder Crest Nicholson is inviting potential buyers to its Liberty Park development near Strood, to learn more about the government-led HomeBuy Direct scheme.

Annette Cole, sales and marketing director at Crest Nicholson Eastern, said the HomeBuy Direct initiative is designed to be a stepping stone for homeowners.

With the scheme, buyers are able to secure their new home at Liberty Park, Wainscott, for just 70 per cent of the property's asking price up front, making the attractive three-bedroom Kenleys priced at £232,500 a more affordable £162,750.

She added: "The three-bedroom Kenley properties at Liberty Park are perfect for young families who are struggling to get a footing on the property ladder.

"With three good-sized bedrooms spread over two floors they have plenty of space for anyone looking to start a family or those with a growing family who need more room.

"The HomeBuy Direct scheme makes owning a home a much more realistic option for young people who would otherwise struggle to buy in the current market."

A variety of attractive properties are available at Liberty Park, ranging from coach houses to two-, three- and four-bedroom family houses.

Externally, properties blend traditional design elements, such as weatherboarding and hanging tiles, with features including dormer windows and varied roof elevations to create a development that is in keeping with its surroundings.

The houses benefit from private gardens and off-street parking and are situated on pretty tree-lined boulevards, surrounded by landscaped open space.

Prices for the Kenley at Liberty Park start from £232,500. For further information, call Crest Nicholson on 0870 752 4382.