Proving popular with local buyers, the development of two-bedroom flats and three and four-bedroom family homes are at Oakwood Park on the Barming side of the town.

Bellway Homes’ Nicky Morton said: “Maidstone is becoming increasingly popular for families, with the average house prices for a larger home rising year on year.

“Oakwood Heights has seen a vast amount of families moving in to benefit from the areas wide range of schools, such as St Augustine Academy and Oakwood Park Grammar School. On the same site are MidKent College and the University for the Creative Arts which is adjacent to the development itself.”

The last remaining four bedroom family house, priced at £319,995, is a spacious family home with integral garage.

The ground floor has a hallway leading to a large living room, with French windows leading out to the back garden, an open plan kitchen/dining area and downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs are four double bedrooms. The master has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom could easily be turned into a playroom for younger children, or a homework room/study as they grow older.

The home is said to be great value for money as it is £130,000 less than the average price of the same house type in the town.

The development is within walking distance, or a short bus journey, to the town centre. Trains from Maidstone West run to London St Pancras International in 47 minutes.

For further information ring 0845 459 2027 or see www.bellway.co.uk