Morella Woods

Development Overview

Morella Woods is a new build homes development by Countryside Homes, located on Old Ham Road in the village of Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LR. The development is part of the Vistry Group, and the builder holds a current Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-Star Housebuilder rating, signifying that over 90% of their customers would recommend them. The site will feature a collection of new build properties ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms, designed to serve a diverse market, including first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers.

Property Details

The initial phase offers a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses. Available property types include semi-detached and detached formats. Current listings demonstrate a specific pricing structure based on house type: 2-bedroom semi-detached homes, such as 'The Stonechat', are priced from £399,995. Larger 3-bedroom semi-detached houses, for example 'The Laurel' or 'The Falcon', are listed from £434,995 to £474,995. The largest homes available, such as the 4-bedroom detached 'The Goldcrest' and 'The Turnstone', start from £574,995 and range up to £614,995.

Each new build home benefits from a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty and a 2-year customer care warranty. Standard specification includes open-plan living areas, stylish fitted kitchens, and French doors leading to the rear garden, with features such as a downstairs cloakroom and a spacious principal bedroom integrated across the house types. Energy efficiency is a key focus, with the developer stating that these new homes are designed to be up to 58% cheaper to run than comparable non-new build properties. Specific features such as double garages and two parking spaces are included with certain 4-bedroom house types.

Location Benefits

Morella Woods is positioned to maximise connectivity while offering a village lifestyle. Lenham train station is approximately a 10-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the development. Train services run directly to Ashford International in a fastest time of 14 minutes, connecting to the High Speed 1 network, and to London Victoria in under 90 minutes, making the location viable for commuters. By car, the development benefits from its proximity to the M20 motorway and the A20 main road, with Maidstone (9 miles) and Ashford (10 miles) reachable in around 20 minutes.

The quintessential English village of Lenham offers a range of local services centered around the historic village square. Amenities include a Morrisons Daily, a pharmacy, a tea-room, a fish and chip shop, and two pubs, notably The Dog & Bear Hotel. Local education is well-served, with a range of 'Good' Ofsted-rated primary and secondary schools in the village, including Lenham Primary School and The Lenham School, both approximately 0.3 miles from the site. For leisure, the historic Leeds Castle is situated just 4 miles away, and the development's position within the Kent Downs provides immediate access to outdoor pursuits.

Practical Information

The development is launched, with available new build homes ranging from 2-bedroom semi-detached properties at £399,995 up to 4-bedroom detached homes at £614,995. Interested parties should note that the sales centre for Morella Woods is currently operating from the sister development, Pippins Place, ME19 6UH. Specific plot availability, floorplans, and incentive schemes should be confirmed by contacting the developer directly. Shared Ownership options for 3-bedroom houses are also planned in a later phase, with an expected readiness date of 2026 for the first homes.