Named the Garden of England, Kent is an ideal location for both families and professionals. If you are considering a move in 2011, there are a great variety of new houses for sale. With its desirable location and rich heritage, it’s easy to fall in love with Kent. What’s more, its great links to London make it ideal for commuters. If you’re considering a move to somewhere new, here are the top five reasons to choose Kent:
London Commuter Belt: This road network connects Lympne, Richborough, and Dover with London, which gives Kent a great link to the capital. If you work in London, or would like to in the future, you can easily commute to and from work.
Rich Heritage: Kent has been in the crossfire of many well-known conflicts, including The Battle of Britain in World War II where East Kent earned the moniker Hell Fire Corner. We have heavily relied on Kent’s ports throughout the past 800 years during times of war and peace. On a clear day, France can be viewed from both Dover and Folkestone.
Hop Gardens/Orchards: Henry VIII always enjoyed a bowl of Kent cherries and he’s not the only one. For hundreds upon hundreds of years, Kent has earned a reputation for the best in gardening and agriculture. While its reputation for agriculture has diminished a little recently, it’s still rightfully crowned the Garden of England. Whether you simply go for a trip or choose to buy a home in Kent, you’ll be amazed by its elegance and beauty. Some of the more famous gardens in Kent include Vita Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst and Winston Churchill’s home and garden, Chartwell.
Education: Kent has three universities—University of Kent, University of Greenwich, a London University with Kent campuses, and the Canterbury Christ Church University, In addition, nearly a quarter of the UK’s grammar schools are to be found in Kent. Many families are attracted to the area so their children can attend the good schools around the area.
Popular County: The BBC determined that Kent offers a better quality of life than Sussex, another plush residence. In fact, Kent is so popular that it was named one of the best places to live in England by Country Life Magazine. BBC figures highlighted that Sevenoaks in Kent had an average price of £377,663 and Thanet contained the cheapest properties averaging £169,490.
Arthur Sperks is obsessed with homes, architecture, design and the property market; particularly new homes for sale. He writes frequently on these subjects and enjoys guest posting on numerous blogs throughout the Internet.