There is something for everyone in the Ashford area residential property market, from bright town centre apartments to large Victorian properties in leafy villages.

Ashford not only offers convenient access to London, but its location also gives you excellent access to the surrounding countryside and its areas of outstanding natural beauty. A short drive away are picturesque coastal towns such as Hythe, Dymchurch, and Greatstone, and you can enjoy the thriving arts scene in Folkestone.

Victoria Simpson, a conveyancing solicitor at Boys & Maughan’s Canterbury St George’s Place office, has always been based in this part of Kent, so knows it well.

“These are exciting times for the regeneration of Ashford”, says Victoria. “Using the high-speed line from Ashford International station, you will arrive at St Pancras in just 38 minutes. I have made this journey on many occasions.

“But I am equally glad to see many things, particularly in the surrounding villages, have barely changed since my childhood.

“Living in and around Ashford gives you the perfect blend of countryside and city life. Being part of a local rural community and having the coast on your doorstep, you are spoilt for choice.

“Competition for the best properties is high. Buyers seeking homes in the villages near Ashford, such as Wye, often quickly learn that the key to finding and securing the best properties is more to do with who you know than online searching skills.

“Solicitors are often overlooked in the house buying process until a deal is agreed through an estate agent or in person.

“When selling and buying, it pays to get prepared early – the faster you get your paperwork done, the faster everything will go through.

“My top three recommendations are to get your paperwork organised at the same time as searching, seek some advice from a local solicitor, and visit all the estate agents in person.”

If you are searching for properties or have found one already, Victoria will be pleased to talk through your options with you over the phone or by email. You can ring Victoria on her direct line, 01227 931052 or email Victoria.