Donning a pair of walking boots and newest knitwear post-Christmas to appreciate the seasonal British countryside is a popular pass time for many looking to burn off Christmas calories and explore their local landscape. Therefore, the area of your property is key if you are looking for scenic walks on your doorstep.
Locations such as Crest Nicholson’s development, The Pier, Greenhithe in Kent provides easy access to some of the county’s finest walks. Set in 72 acres of mature grounds, The Pier at Ingress Park boasts a regenerated riverside walk and heritage trail. Unique features include grass amphitheatres, Victorian follies and hundreds of flourishing trees - the perfect starting point for a winter walk to coastal, historical and countryside areas.
Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson Eastern, comments: “Working off the Christmas calories by going on a stroll is the perfect way to unwind after Christmas and explore the beautiful winter landscape. Properties at The Pier are perfectly placed for homeowners to enjoy the rejuvenated river walk, a popular and picturesque spot or venture into mature woodland and rolling hills that are a perfect backdrop for the scheme.
“Alternatively, convenient road links mean that residents can travel a bit further a-field and enjoy the likes of Kent's spectacular country parks, taking advantage of the Kent Downs which cover nearly a quarter of Kent, stretching from the White Cliffs at Dover up to the Surrey and London borders.”
A walk… on your doorstep
Location: Greenhithe
Distance of walk: unlimited
The Pier’s position on the River Thames provides access to a fantastic walk along the coastline and for the less adventurous, the Heritage Walk through woodland, centered around the restored grade II listed Ingress Abbey which makes up part of the development is ideal for getting some fresh air without needing to walk too far.
A walk… to drive to
Location: Lullingstone
Distance of walk: 6.5 miles (10.4km)
Lullingstone Country Park Visitor Centre is packed with information about the many delights to be discovered along this walk. This area is renowned for its stunning views of the Kent countryside, lavender fields, hop gardens and historic buildings.
The Pier is a strikingly contemporary collection of luxury apartments at Ingress Park in Greenhithe. All homes at The Pier have a stylish modern finish with commodore kitchens, which come complete with a range of integrated stainless steel Bosch appliances including oven, hob, extractor hood and fridge/freezer. Bathrooms and en-suites feature Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and are finished with smart chrome accessories.
The development is also extremely well located for travel aside from the Ebbsfleet International station, with nearby Greenhithe Station providing fast and efficient services in to London Bridge (45 minutes), London Victoria (60-90 minutes), London Cannon Street (50 minutes), Waterloo East (43 minutes) and London Charing Cross (50 minutes). Residents can also benefit from being able to join the motorway network at Junction 1A of the M25 for easy connections to all major UK airports.
The Pier consists of stunning one and two bedroom apartments, as well as its exclusive penthouse collection. For further information about The Pier please visit www.crestnicholson.com/thepier or telephone 0870 752 4370.