Clinical Chic at The Old Hospital
Story posted: 15/04/2010
A dramatic fusion between period and modern design has been displayed at the newly launched show apartment in The Old Hospital, Higgins Homes’ striking development in Maidstone, Kent. Inspired by the medical past of the Grade II listed building, the property has a ‘clinical chic’ interior scheme which defies traditional designs and combines unusual textures and styles, such as stainless steel and glass with vintage style light fittings and furniture, to produce a bold and striking space.
Jeremy Marcus, Sales and Marketing Director, Higgins Homes, comments: “As a company we always prize ourselves on producing memorable and unusual interiors, and this apartment is no exception. We have created a space which matches the grandeur and history of this beautiful building with a unique interior style and it has proved to be very successful. The show home has already attracted a great deal of interest and we even had to stagger the viewings when it launched because so many people wanted to see it.”
The exquisite reception room features an antique black display cabinet with sumptuous velvet Regency chairs and sofa, which are set against striking grey walls and a silver wallpaper feature wall. The spacious designer Symphony kitchen uses sleek, sharp lines and metal stools to enhance the apartment’s modern and clinical feel. The kitchen also benefits from a stainless steel oven, hob, hood and splash backs. The bathroom features oak counter tops and European wall tiling and has also been dressed with sliver accessories and pictures of characters from the ‘Carry On Doctor’ series for a sense of fun.
The impressive development includes a range of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Many homes available at the development benefit from original, decorative detailing and the layout of each property is unique. Newly built apartments are also available and have been carefully designed to be in-keeping with their surroundings. The Old Hospital is located in the heart of Maidstone, within walking distance of the high street on Church Street. The town centre offers a range of restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as a variety of high street and independent shops. Ideally situated for commuters, Maidstone East Station is less than 500 metres away from the development and has regular direct trains to London Victoria, which take under an hour*.
Prices currently range from £139,950 for a one-bedroom apartment, £167,500 for two bedrooms and £325,000 for a three-bedroom, ground floor apartment with private terrace. The sales and marketing suite is open daily from 10am to 5pm and is contactable on telephone: 01622 661 511.
* Source of information: National Rail
