AFTER 12 years experience in the house building industry, Peter Harris, a senior estimator and land buyer at Bellway Thames gateway, recognises quality when he sees it.

He has just reserved a three-bedroom home at Maritime Gate. This is something of a home-coming for Peter, as he spent much of his childhood in a village close by.

Currently living in Uxbridge and commuting to the Thames Gateway offices in Orpington, Mr Harris said: “Maritime Gate is ideal for me.

“I will be cutting my commuting time by around two hours a day when I move in.”

He will be paying the same for his new home as other purchasers. Maritime Gate is a few minutes from the A2 and M25, with Gravesend town centre conveniently close, as is the Bluewater shopping complex.

If Mr Harris needs to travel by train to London, he will be able to do so in less than 40 minutes from Gravesend, which is on the London Bridge line.

Bellway is building a range of two and three-bedroom homes at prices starting at around £161,000.

For more information telephone the Maritime Gate sales and show home complex, open from 10am to 5pm daily, on 01474 532636.