Audley Mote House retirement village, in Bearsted, has unveiled its new show home.

Within the Gatehouse Lodge collection, the specially designed home offers a taste of retirement living at its best.

Decorated in a contemporary yet classic style by Ashford-based interior design company, Colleen Dunn Associates, the new show home has been complemented by furniture from Clarkes, Maidstone's oldest furniture retailer.

Now open to the public, the Gatehouse Lodge development which is made up of a three-bedroom detached lodge house and two bedroom-apartments is just a short stroll from Mote House, the Georgian Grade II listed mansion.

Audley Mote House is holding two open days to showcase Gatehouse Lodge and the new show home on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 between 10am and 5pm.

Properties at Gate House Lodge start from just £299,000. More details on 01622 737279 or at http://www.audleyretirement.co.uk/