VICTORIA ROAD, ASHFORD KENT
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A thoroughly modern aesthetic; industrial inspired, brick-built architecture.
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THE TRIANGLE, A NEW DE V ELOPM EN T F O R AS H F O R D: 14 3 A PA R T M E N T S A C R O S S T H R E E S E PA R AT E B U I L D I N G S B U I LT I N T R I A N G U L A R F O R M AT I O N .
The Triangle is a striking development overlooking the River Stour and neighbouring Victoria Park in the boom town of Ashford, Kent. Ideally located and directly opposite Ashford’s f lagship leisure centre Elwick Place, the development is only a 12 minute walk from Ashford International Station. Buyers can choose from studios, one, two and three-bedroomed apartments with views over the river and parkland. From Ashford International, reach London Stratford in only 29 minutes and London St Pancras in 36 minutes. What’s more, Ashford is a major terminus for Europe, directly connected to three European capitals; Brussels in 1h 32 mins, Paris in 1h 52 mins and Amsterdam in 3hrs 50 mins.
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LONDON ASHFORD
DOVER
ASHFORD: ON THE RISE Ashford is a large established market town in
A major centre for European communications,
the county of Kent, 44 miles south east of
Ashford also has a reputation for retail with
London. Transformed by the UK’s first high
the Richard Rogers Partnership designed
speed rail link, better known as the Channel
Ashford Desig ner Outlet, which recently
Tunnel Rail Link, Ashford is a strategic
completed its £9 0million extension; 13 0
terminus, carrying passengers and freight
premium brands, restaurants and cafes that
between the UK and continental Europe. It
attract three million visitors a year. It is also
benefits from excellent road communications
set to become a major film production hub,
with the M 2 0 providing direct access to
with the approval of the Ashford International
London and the national motorway network
Studios application in July 2020.
in the north via the M25. Subsequently, it has become Kent’s #1 business location and its quick rail links into London – 29mins to Stratford International and 36 mins to St Pancras – have made it one of the UK’s top places to live.
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The last five years have seen extensive investment in Ashford to create a community befitting of its international connections; 10,000 new jobs and a new-look town with new cultural, residential and commercial quarters. All coming together to bolster Ashford’s growing stature, a magnet for students, young professionals, business and industry.
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ALL EYES on
ASHFORD Get to know Ashford’s most exciting new developments and investments
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Kent’s only college to be graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Ashford College provides further education for over 1,000 students in this state-of-the-art facility, adjacent to Elwick Place.
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A new 120-bed hotel to be built on Victoria Way East.
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Planning permission was granted in April 2020 for a mixeduse estate comprising nearly one million sq ft of space to include a 240,000 sq ft world class film studio complex, and media village to support Ashford ’s growing number of SMEs; known collectively as Newtown Works.
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Opened in May 2019 and a UK Brewer of The Year, the Curious
Ashford ’s coolest co-working space with its own bar, street
Brewery is the brainchild of England ’s leading winemakers
food vendors, coffee shed and events hub, part of Ashford
Chapel Down. Situated on Victoria Road, the so called
Commercial Q uarter, opposite A sh ford Inter national
‘Cathedral of Beer’ is one of Ashford ’s coolest destination
terminal.
experiences with a shop, restaurant and bar – and only a four minute walk from the development. 2 E LW I C K P L AC E
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A 100,000sq ft mixed use retail and leisure scheme home to
Currently building their own ‘creative laboratory’ the world-
a six-screen Picturehouse Cinema, gym, Travelodge, event
class choreographer and dance instructor set up her theatre
space and eclectic range of dining, directly connected to The
company to Ashford in 2012. Its new base will include space
Triangle by a footbridge.
for the creation of the company’s touring productions and rehearsals as well as training, education and community classes.
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PER FECTLY PL ACED
ONE OF THE ONLY PLACES IN THE UK WHERE YOU CAN BE DOOR-TO-DOOR TO PARIS IN LITTLE OVER TWO HOURS.
The Triangle is perfectly placed, overlooking Victoria Park and the Great Stour River to the south for picturesque views, whilst being directly connected to the town centre via a footbridge to the north, gaining direct access to Elwick Place and also Ashford College. Every convenience is a short walk away, including Ashford International Station, the town’s major retail centres
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– including the designer outlet village – and an array of supermarkets.
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1. VICTORIA PARK
2 MINS
8. THE COACHWORKS
12 MINS
2. THE CURIOUS BREWERY
4 MINS
9. ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET
12 MINS
3. ELWICK PLACE
7 MINS
10. ASHFORD PICTUREHOUSE
12 MINS
4. COUNTY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE
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11. ALDI
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5. ASHFORD COLLEGE
10 MINS
12. ASDA
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6. ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL STATION
12 MINS
13. WAITROSE
8 MINS
7. ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS
12 MINS
CHE E SE M AN' S GRE E N
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ASHFORD INTERNATIO NAL NATIONAL RAIL ASHFORD EUROS TAR INTERNATIONAL
LILLE
58 Mins
WALKING
LOND ON STR ATFOR D
29 Mins
D OV ER
32 Mins
V IC TORIA PARK
1 Mins
26 Mins
T H E C U RIOU S B REWER Y
5 Mins
ELWIC K PL AC E
5 Mins
B R U S SE L S
1 H 32 Mins
LOND ON ST PANCR AS
36 Mins
FOLK ESTON E
PA RI S
1 H 52 Mins
EUSTON
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GAT WIC K
A M ST E RDAM
3 H 50 Mins
VICTOR IA
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LON D ON C IT Y
1 H 23 Mins
C OU N T Y SQUARE SH OPPIN G C EN T RE
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CHAR ING CR OSS
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H EAT H R OW
1 H 25 Mins
ALD I SU PERMARK ET
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LIVER P OOL STR EET
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LYD D
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ASH FORD IN T ERN AT ION AL STAT I O N
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LOND ON BR ID GE
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MAID STON E
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ASH FORD IN T ERN AT ION AL ST U DI O S
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C AN T ERB U RY
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T H E C OAC H WORK S
12 Mins
WH IT STAB LE
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ASH FORD D ESIGN ER OU T LET
14 Mins
H AST IN GS
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ASH FORD PIC T U REH O U S E
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MAR GAT E
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T U N B RID GE WELLS
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WATER LOO
Source: National Rail, Eurostar, Google Maps
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DRIVING
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All angles covered; the best of Ashford all under a 12-minute walk from The Triangle.
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W I T H I N A 12 M I N U T E WA L K
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G R E AT S TO U R
E LW I C K P L AC E
THE TRIANGLE
V I C T O R I A PA R K
I N T E R N AT I O N A L CO L L EG E CA M P U S
THE CURIOUS BREWERY
TH E COACH WO R KS
A S H F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L
H A M P TO N BY H I LTO N
ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET
J A S M I N VA R D I M O N C O M PA N Y
A S H F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D I O S
N E W TOW N WO R K S & T H E T H A M ES ES T UA RY PRODUCTION CORRIDOR A world class hub for cultural and creative production due to launch in 2022
" T he decision by Ashford Borough Council’s planning committee to approve Newtown Works is fantastic
" Our vision for the world's largest creative production corridor is bold. It will position London and the South East as a world leader for the creative industries on a scale never seen before, creating a landmark corridor along the Estuary, powering skills opportunities and new jobs "
news, both for the town of Ashford and CGI of Ashford International Studios, courtesy of Quinn Estates.
the broader South East region. Their backing means we can collectively start to rebuild the industry, jobs and momentum temporarily lost as a result
In 2020 planning permission was granted for
of what has been happening globally,
t h e a m b it io u s £ 2 5 0 m f i l m s t u d io -le d
building on the investment in the town
regeneration of Newtown Works - a derelict
that has already been made to deliver an
railway works in Ashford.
exciting new era for Ashford."
Known as Ashford International Studios, the development will be located next to Ashford International train terminus and forms part of the Thames Estuary Production Corridor.
MARK QUINN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF QUINN ESTATES
It will provide 240,00 sq ft of production space S A D I Q K H A N , M AY O R O F L O N D O N
and 90,000 sq ft of business space in the Grade II Listed former engine sheds. The Media village will be geared towards SM Es and supporting industries with educational links. The Thames Estuary Production Corridor will be further supported by £6.5million of funding, part of which will be used to redevelop vacant and underused buildings for creative use.
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Ashford
DES I GNER OU TL E T ESTABLISHED 2000
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PREMIUM BRANDS, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
£90M EXTENSION COMPLETED IN
3M+
VISITORS PER YEAR
OWNED BY MCARTHUR GLEN AND DESIGNED BY RICHARD ROGERS PARTNERSHIP
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ASHFORD ECONOMY
POPUL ATION GROWTH
L ABOUR MARKET
A sh ford ’s retail a nd leisu re of fering is
“ T he labour market in Ashford is strong, with
underpinned by its residential base, offering
a high proportion of workers being highly
greater value to buyers and renters in the town
skilled, but as it is located a sufficient
centre and outer villages when compared with
distance away from London, workforce costs
other towns in Kent and the South East. This
are relatively low - particularly compared to
is supported by its rapid population growth
the city. ”
ASHFORD IS HOME TO KENT’S LARGEST OFFICE COMPLEX – CONNECT 38.
figures – over the past 15 years Ashford’s population has grown by 22.2%.
“ R APID ONGOING GROWTH AND INVESTMENT HAS TURNED ASHFORD INTO ONE OF THE UK’S MOST PROSPEROUS AREAS WITH NEW BUSINESSES, LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS, FIRST-CLASS TRANSPORT LINKS AND QUALITY NEW HOUSING.”
EMPLOYEE COSTS ARE 28% LESS THAN IN LONDON
“ T he new business arrivals at Connect 38, and the high-tech distribution locations in the town will have considered the quality of the labour market offer. This will become more the case as the Ashford International Studios development progresses, driving demand for a range of high level technical and creative talent. ”
AS H FOR DFOR.COM AS H FO R D PROPERT Y MARK E T R EPO RT
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O FFI C E R E NT S 7 3 % L OWER T HA N LO NDON A S H F O R D F O R.CO M
THE A S H F OR D
Property Market
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Average residential values up 45.79% over last 10 years (March 2021) and 15.5% over last five years.
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“The residential offer in the town centre
HOUSE PRICES IN ASHFORD ARE AMONGST THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN THE SOUTH EAST – 39% LOWER THAN LONDON
continues to evolve. These central schemes are popular amongst younger households, with strong demand from first time buyers, assisted by the Help to Buy scheme in many cases.”
AS H FO R D PROPERT Y MARK E T R EPO RT
“Ashford International Station, offering the fast commute into London has now established the town as a commuter location for many buyers, driving demand in the town centre, in particular around the regenerating station quarter. The area has already benefited from the opening of the Curious Brewery development.” AS H FO R D PROPERT Y MARK E T R EPO RT
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KENT
T HE W I NE GA RDEN of ENGL AND Kent is home to the UK’s largest vineyards, including Chapel Down, the largest commercial winemaker in England. Eighteen vineyards populate the county with aims to create a worldclass wine trail and visitor experience in Kent. In July 2020 an application was submitted for the Domaine Evremond facility and visitor centre near Chilham. It is the first time a Champagne House (Tattinger) has planted a vineyard in the UK and is expected to drive tourism in the borough exponentially.
The Curious Brewery, which opened in the centre of Ashford in 2019 has been a huge commercial success, another example of Kent’s growing reputation as a food and drink destination and production hub for fantastic locally produced drinks.
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Enjoy fabulous views over the neighbouring parkland and Kent countryside.
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A breathtaking combination of classic and modern architectural design
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Specification INTERIOR DESIGNED KITCHENS
SECURITY
Gloss light grey (or similar) handless cabinets
Secured gates at section entrances
Granite worktops, upstands and splashback behind hob
Digital access to main entry doors and gates
Stainless steel sink
Colour video access screens in apartment hallways
Integrated Samsung (or similar) appliances – induction hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Washer dryer to be freestanding (if Samsung) or integrated similar brand.
Compliant smoke alarms
LED strip lighting under wall cabinets
Undercover car parking on allocated units
BATHROOMS AND ENSUITE
FLOORING
Wood effect or similar basin cabinet with white basin and mixer tap
Oak effect flooring in living, hallway and kitchen areas
Polished concrete style or similar ceramic wall and floor tiles – floor to ceiling in wet areas
Carpet in bedrooms
Lockable letterboxes Secured bike storage
Ceramic and/or porcelain tiled bathroom
Dual flush soft close WC with chrome flush Shower head with rose head and hand shower in chrome Heated designer towel rail Granite worktops in selected bathrooms
LIGHTING
Recessed LED spotlights – brushed steel Brushed steel light switch and sockets Hanging pendants in selected rooms and over kitchen islands
GENERAL
Brushed stainless steel sockets and switches Varnished wooden premium apartment doors Designer stone windowsills
CARS/VEHICLES
Undercroft and surface car parking allocated to some units Electric vehicle (EV) charging points
HEATING/ENERGY
Wall-mounted electric panel heaters
Public car park adjacent to development with short term and annual permits available
Energy efficient, sustainable Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system
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DELIGHTFULLY MODERN INTERIORS.
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