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Welcome to the waterside community of Azure - an exclusive collection of family homes designed

to suit those yearning for peace, tranquility and superior quality, with a wealth of convenient amenities and inspiring views close at hand.

Less than two miles from Chatham and Gillingham, but with the slow-moving charm of the River Medway and its historic riverside

fortifications as a backdrop.

Azure is a place where you can breathe easy and relax.

The area has been thoughtfully planned to include footpaths, cycleways and children’s outdoor play areas within its river walks and

dockside promenades, enabling residents to enjoy an active lifestyle. With each attractively-designed

property configured to be light, spacious and energy-efficient, along with ample space

for gardens and parking, Azure is a community that you will love to call home.

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On your doorstep at Azure, you’ll find an oasis of peace, recreation and relaxation amongst its graceful yachts, waterfront walks, stunning views and mature landscaped park, with its paths, trees and open green spaces. But Azure also offers easy road access to a rich array of attractions in the region’s towns and coastline. Running just south of the island, the A289 is your gateway to the rest of the region and beyond. Connecting with the A2/M2 to the east, the M25 is around 16 miles away, linking you with routes all around the UK, and of course the wider metropolis of London. In the other direction, the A289 curves around Gillingham to meet the A2 and the M2 at junction 4, with historic Canterbury around 30 miles away and dynamic Margate 40 miles from home.

Alternatively, the A231 Dock Road takes you south into Chatham, from where the A2 takes you into the beautiful city of Rochester in a matter of minutes. Be sure to visit its impressive castle and neighbouring cathedral for an inspiring day out. Heading south, the bustling town of Maidstone - the focus for culture, entertainment, leisure and retail in the region - is just 11 miles away via the A229. Here you can also join the M20, or continue on the A229 for destinations all across the Kent Downs and south coast. The nearest mainline rail stations are at Gillingham, Rochester and Chatham, where regular services run throughout the day onto a variety of London stations, or all stops towards the upcoming seaside town of Margate. Wherever you want to get to, you’ll never be far away in Azure.

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T H E D O C K YA R D The dockyard enjoyed an illustrious history of shipbuilding and repair for the Royal Navy over four centuries, with more than 400 ships built there including Nelson’s flagship Victory.

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P R I S O N Between 1854 and 1856, St Mary’s Prison was built on the island. It had approximately 1,700 prisoners and staff of 232.

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R O YA LT Y D O C K S In 1862, the dockyard was again re-modernised by engineer John Rennie the Younger.

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W O R L D WA R I I In 1940, during the Second World War, the island was used as a training ground for mock battles, which were staged against the dockyards.

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S U B M A R I N E An abandoned German submarine was towed by Royal Navy vessels and repaired in No.3 Basin.

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P A R T N E R S H I P In the late 1990s, government agency Homes England and housing developer Countryside, came together to build homes on the island, under the development name Countryside Maritime.

S O L I D F O U N D AT I O N S

Thanks to easy access via the Thames and the Medway, the area around St Mary’s Island is steeped in history, first being settled by the Romans before going on to become the site of a major naval dockyard. After a long tradition of constructing, outfitting and repairing hundreds of ships over the course of many centuries - including Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory - work ceased in 1984, paving the way for huge regeneration projects whilst preserving many of the area’s

historic buildings.

E V E RY T H I N G O N H A N D

A beacon at the head of the Medway as it turns inland, St Mary’s Island is a modern community home to a host of local amenities nearby. Within a one-mile radius, you’ll find the community centre and much-loved Church of England primary school, the handy local supermarket, doctor’s surgery, a well-equipped gym, watersports centre and an Odeon cinema. Plus, for simple relaxation, you’ll be able to enjoy the island’s riverside walks, park and woodland areas and, of course, the marina.

T R E AT I N G Y O U R S E L F St Mary’s Island holds plenty of opportunities for eating out locally. The Ship & Trades - a quality bar, eatery and four-star hotel - is perfect for waterside drinks and intimate meals in chic, modern surroundings. Also across the marina, you’ll find the highly-rated Pier Five Bar & Kitchen, the Villagio Italian restaurant and Creams Kitchen - perfect for dessert. Those seeking retail therapy will also enjoy Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre - home to 40 brand-name stores and familiar eateries.

A L L T H E D E L I G H T S O F T O W N

Just two miles away - over the water, historic dockyards and heritage parks - central Chatham is home to a great range of high street shops, household brands, independent boutiques and numerous places of interest. History-lovers will enjoy the nearby Napoleonic Fort Amhurst. If you’re looking for sports, then Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre boasts the longest artificial slope in the region, or you might prefer a boating experience at Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre.

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St Mary’s Island Primary School

St Werburgh Primary School

Chattenden Primary School

Wainscott Primary School

Hilltop Primary School

English Martyr’s Roman Catholic Primary School

Burnt Oak Primary School

SaxonWay Primary School

St Margarets C of E Primary School

Brompton Westbrook Primary School

Barnsole Primary School

Byron Primary School

All Saints C of E Primary School

Napier Primary & Nursery School

Temple Mill Primary School

Gordon Children’s AcademyStrood Academy

University of Greenwich

Kent Business School

University of Kent

University of Creative Arts

Trinity School and College

Rochester Independent College

MidKent College Gillingham Campus

Brompton Academy

The Robert Napier School

The Victory Academy

King’s Rochester

Rivermead School

Fort Pitt Grammar School

Blue Skies School Chatham Grammar

Abby Court School

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Parents with younger children will be pleased to know St Mary’s Island Church of England Primary School is just a quarter of a mile from the development. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school was also proud to receive a Green Award. Residents will also find numerous alternative primary options just a couple of miles away in Gillingham, including Burnt Oak Primary (awarded the Inclusive Quality Mark and recognised as a Centre of Excellence) and Brompton Westbrook Primary School (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted).

Quality secondary education is also easily available nearby. Around three miles away, you’ll find The Robert Napier School in Gillingham with the Greenacre Academy just a little further, south of Chatham - both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Selective schools locally also offer opportunities for children to flourish, most notably the highly-rated independent King’s School in Rochester (named ‘excellent in all areas’ by a February 2020 ISI Inspection Report) and Holcombe Grammar School in Chatham (rated ‘Good’ by Oftsted).

S T A N D A R D S O F S C H O O L I N G I N K E N T A R E A M O N G T H E H I G H E S T

I N T H E U K , A N D T H E A R E A A R O U N D A Z U R E I S H O M E T O E X C E L L E N T

E D U C A T I O N F A C I L I T I E S C A T E R I N G T O A L L A G E S .

G I V I N GY O U R C H I L D R E N

A S T R O N G S T A R TK I T C H E N

– Individually designed contemporary style Commodore kitchen with Star Gloss handleless wall units and Moon Light Grey base units. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details

– Under cupboard LED lighting below wall units

– Lambrate laminate worktops. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details

– 1 ½ bowl sink with chrome mixer tap

– Single oven with 4 ring electric ceramic hob

– Recirculating cooker hood

– Glass splashback where applicable

– Integrated dishwasher

– Integrated fridge/freezer

– Amtico Spacia Flooring

– Washer/dryer (some located in hallway cupboards)

M A I N B AT H R O O M

– White sanitaryware with chrome mixer taps

– Double-ended bath with Dark Swiss Elm panel

– Floor mounted WC with chrome flush controller

– Heated chrome towel rail - Summer setting

– Ceramic feature wall tiling


E N S U I T E (where applicable)

– Thermostatic shower mixer with diverter

– White sanitaryware with chrome mixer taps

– Wall mounted shower and sliding door

– Floor mounted WC with chrome flush controller

– Heated chrome towel rail - Summer setting

– Ceramic feature wall tiling


G E N E R A L F I N I S H E S

– Fitted wardrobe to master bedroom. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details

– Semi-solid core doors with Chrome door furniture

– Internal doors painted white with matching skirtings and architraves

– Walls painted in Brilliant White

– Ceilings in Brilliant White

– UPVC windows

– Flooring – carpet to bedrooms and Amtico Spacia to all other rooms. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details

H E AT I N G , L I G H T I N G &E L E C T R I C A L

– Gas fired central heating and hot water

– Up to two thermostatic control zones

– Energy-efficient downlighters to kitchen, hallway, bathrooms and en suite, where applicable

– Pendant lighting to living room and all bedrooms

– White switches and sockets

– USB ports and media sockets in living room, kitchen, master bedroom, bedroom 2 and dining room, where applicable

– Smoke alarm detectors positioned where required

H O M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T& C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

– Wired for Virgin Media (subject to future connection by purchaser)

S E C U R I T Y

– Secured by Design front entrance door

– Secured by Design window locks

A P A R T M E N T C O M M U N A LA R E A S

– Carpeting to all communal areas and staircases

– Audio phone entry

– Lockable mailboxes

E X T E R N A L

– Outside socket to balcony and terraces, where applicable

– Decking to balcony and terraces, where applicable

– Outside lights to balcony and terraces, where applicable

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At Countryside, we believe that where we live matters. We’re passionate about creating places where people aspire to live, that deliver enduring value and where people feel a true sense of belonging.

All our developments and homes carry a signature style and character, designed to work for the way people live today, with materials that reflect our commitment to quality. Our exacting standards and sustainable credentials combine to create places that will stand the test of time.

From the character of the homes we build to the planning of environments and the unique detailing of the landscape, our creative approach to place making creates places where people feel at home, providing a greater sense of belonging, spirit of neighbourhood and quality of life for everyone who lives in and around our developments. We create places people love.

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B Y R O A D

St Mary’s Island is located just off the A289, adjacent to the crossing under the River Medway between Strood and Gillingham, approximately two miles north of Chatham town centre.

Approaching from London, take the A2 from M25 junction 2 and head east until the A2/M2 junction, where the A289 will take you around Wainscott into the Medway tunnel. Following signs for Chatham Maritime, take the first turning left into Maritime Way, which heads north across the marina and onto the island.

From the south or east, take the M2 to junction 3, where you go onto the A229 northbound for 1 mile before turning onto the A230, following signs for Chatham Town Centre. From there, follow brown heritage anchor signs to the Historic Dockyard and St. Mary’s Island, taking the A231 Dock Road which becomes Maritime Way, continuing over the main roundabout onto St Mary’s Island.

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Trains run frequently until late in the evening from London Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge into Chatham, with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes. The line also continues to call at onward stations to Margate.

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The nearest airports are Gatwick, 47 miles from Azure via the A2 and M25, and London City, 32 miles by car or easily accessible via train and the DLR.

B Y B O AT

Access to the private Chatham Maritime Marina, operated by Marina Developments Ltd, is via a lock adjacent to Azure. The River Thames can be navigated from Basin No.1 via the River Medway.

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Every care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure. The details contained there in are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as exactly describing any of the particular material illustrated or written by any order under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

This information does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty. Countryside operates a programme of continuous product development. All computer generated images are indicative and may be subject to change. All internal imagery depicts previous Countryside developments, specification may vary

from that shown. All time and distances quoted are approximate and taken from either google.co.uk or nationalrail.co.uk. May 2021.

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