It was once a pub, but now it is becoming home for 13 households needing affordable rented property.

Celandine Court, on the site of the former Woodsman pub, in Yarrow Road, Walderslade, provides 13 two-bedroom apartments.

The new development, built by Jenner Contractors for housing association mhs homes, is now complete and being snapped up by people looking for somewhere affordable.

This development is part of mhs homes’ plan to provide 260 affordable homes for people in Medway and Maidstone.

Emma Riddington, of mhs homes, said: “This scheme was a great opportunity to provide affordable housing for local people. It complements another of our new-build schemes on Yarrow Road, which was built in 2011, and demonstrates how disused land can be used effectively to meet housing need in the area.”

For information on properties by mhs homes (formerly Medway Housing Society) see www.mhs.org.uk or ring 01634 565333.