Local housebuilder Croudace Homes has started construction on its fourth phase of new homes at its Hermitage Park development in Aylesford. The collection of 32 new sustainable homes will be its first low-carbon, low-cost project, The Green Collection. These exclusive homes will go on private sale in November 2025. An additional 38 homes, including 16 affordable homes, will be built in this phase.
The Green collection will feature 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes all designed with a fabric-first approach including an off-site, pre-insulated timber panel system, targeting a reduction in its standard air permeability of 50% and increased insulation levels combined with triple glazing and the use of natural slates & eco bricks.
All 32 homes will be fitted with the latest energy-efficient technologies including heat batteries, air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, wastewater heat recovery, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and PV paired with battery storage to maximise the use of renewable energy and in turn reduce emissions and lower energy bills, aiming to save a buyer around 70% in household running costs,
The development will feature EV charging points and will also be home to newly installed bird and bat boxes, bee bricks, and hedgehog highways, aligning with Croudace’s Home for Nature commitment to ensure that local wildlife can thrive in the area.
With a central green at its heart, Hermitage Park comprises ancient woodlands, communal open spaces, a community orchard, ponds and play areas, with scenic views of the Kent countryside available across the development.
Matthew Norris, Managing Director at Croudace South Thames, commented: “Tackling our chronic housing supply and the climate crisis are critical issues we are facing in society. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Croudace, and we want to leave behind thriving and sustainable communities throughout our developments. By pushing existing industry standards, we are proud to be launching our first Green Collection of homes at Hermitage Park.
“Being sustainable doesn’t mean we need to lose our traditional high-quality design ethos and character. At Hermitage Park, our vision is to create vibrant and sustainable homes to keep residents’ energy bills down and deliver sustainable communities for future generations.”
Located off Chapelfield Way, Hermitage Park offers the best of town and country life, with attractive natural surroundings on your doorstep and all the essentials you need nearby, including a variety of cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs found in Maidstone town centre just a short drive away. Families will discover education for all ages in the local area, with several highly rated primary and secondary schools within a couple of miles of Hermitage Park, as well as a nursery and the MidKent College.
Locals also benefit from excellent transport links with Barming train station less than a 10-minute walk away, providing direct rail links to London Victoria in just an hour, and the A20 nearby, which connects drivers to the M20.
The housebuilder is exceeding the Future Homes Standard, which comes into force in 2025. The standard targets reducing energy use and CO2 emissions by over 85% and achieving an EPC rating of A across the properties, typically saving a buyer around 70% in household running costs.
