Audley, one of the UK's leading operators of retirement villages, is holding a preview event at its Mote House development.

The weekend is designed to showcase the new Gatehouse Lodge collection, which consists of a detached three-bedroom lodge house and two-bedroom apartments, located within a short stroll of Mote House, the Georgian Grade II listed mansion.

Interior designer Steve Ward, of Astounding Interior Design, will be available between noon and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27 to provide hints and tips on creating the perfect home.

The development is just off Willington Street and within a few minutes of Bearsted and Mote Park, Maidstone.

Audley has developed a range of moving options designed to ease the process which includes 'Try Before You Buy' where you can move into the Audley home of your dreams for only a 10 per cent deposit and up to two years to complete.

The preview event runs from Friday to Sunday, February 25-27 10am-3pm. For information call 01622 737279 or go to www.audleyretirement.co.uk