Some stylish, energy efficient homes are on the market at Sutton Woods, a mile from Maidstone town centre.

Built on the site of the former Senacre College, off Sutton Road, the homes have special features to make them more energy efficient and therefore cheaper to run compared to many older properties of an equivalent size.

They are being built to comply with Level 3 of the government's code for sustainable homes, which means the majority of homeowners will have solar- powered renewable energy systems, low-use water management systems, low energy use light fittings and waste segregation bins to encourage recycling.

There is a good selection of two, three and four-bedroom homes priced from £169,950 to £289,950, some of which are available to buy through Redrow's part-exchange scheme.

The four-bedroom three-storey Smarden house is priced from £289,950. The ground floor has kitchen/dining area with doors to the garden, lounge and cloakroom.

On the first floor are bedrooms two, three and four, a study and family bathroom. The master bedroom with en suite, is on the second floor.

To find out more visit Sutton Woods, open daily 10am to 5.30pm, or call Redrow on 01622 750669.