THE TRIANGLE

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.

Extraordinarily well-connected.

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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

3 I NTE R NAT I O NAL C O LLE G E C A M PUS

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.

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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

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8. THE COACHWORKS

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2. THE CURIOUS BREWERY

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9. ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET

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3. ELWICK PLACE

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10. ASHFORD PICTUREHOUSE

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4. COUNTY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE

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5. ASHFORD COLLEGE

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12. ASDA

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6. ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL STATION

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13. WAITROSE

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7. ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS

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CHE E SE M AN' S GRE E N

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ASHFORD INTERNATIO NAL NATIONAL RAIL ASHFORD EUROS TAR INTERNATIONAL

LILLE

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WALKING

LOND ON STR ATFOR D

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D OV ER

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V IC TORIA PARK

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T H E C U RIOU S B REWER Y

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ELWIC K PL AC E

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B R U S SE L S

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LOND ON ST PANCR AS

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FOLK ESTON E

PA RI S

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EUSTON

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GAT WIC K

A M ST E RDAM

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VICTOR IA

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LON D ON C IT Y

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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

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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

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WH IT STAB LE

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ASH FORD D ESIGN ER OU T LET

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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

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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. ”

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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

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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.”

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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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