Set within an exclusive new development in Darland, Star Mill Lane is a carefully considered collection of 14 three-bedroom new build family homes, created for buyers who value contemporary design, practical living and strong energy performance. Each home has been planned with everyday life in mind, combining well-proportioned accommodation with a refined specification and thoughtfully landscaped surroundings.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed contemporary kitchen, fitted with coordinated wall and base cabinetry, durable work surfaces and a toughened glass splashback behind the hob. A premium suite of integrated appliances includes a Samsung Dual Cook oven, Samsung combination microwave, Samsung induction hob and cooker hood, alongside an integrated Indesit fridge freezer and dishwasher. A dedicated washer and dryer space is positioned within the central hall utility cupboard, keeping laundry neatly tucked away from the main living areas. Subject to the stage of construction, buyers may also have the opportunity to personalise their kitchen from a choice of finishes offered through the developer’s nominated suppliers.

The living and dining spaces are designed to feel comfortable and connected, with Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring continuing through the entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and principal living areas. The interiors are finished in a carefully selected contemporary palette inspired by Farrow & Ball, with soft neutral walls, crisp ceilings and selected feature colours adding depth and character. Solid engineered-core internal doors, satin chrome ironmongery, square-edged grooved skirting and architraves, and a feature staircase with an oak handrail and oak newel caps give the home a reassuring sense of quality throughout.

Upstairs, the three bedrooms are carpeted for comfort, with the principal bedroom complemented by a stylish en suite. This includes a walk-in shower with a glazed sliding enclosure, Bristan thermostatic fittings, a contemporary concealed-cistern WC, vanity unit and heated chrome towel rail. The family bathroom is equally well appointed, with a bath and thermostatic shower, glazed screen, wall-hung vanity unit, bespoke mirrored cabinet and elegant feature shelf detailing. A ground-floor cloakroom adds further practicality and is finished with the same attention to detail.

Modern technology has been incorporated throughout the home. Energy-efficient LED lighting includes directional feature lights with dimmable and colour-adjustable controls, while USB charging points are fitted in the kitchen, principal bedroom and second bedroom. Cat 6 data cabling serves the living room and all bedrooms, supporting home working, streaming and connected living, and a Ring smart video doorbell provides added convenience at the entrance.

Comfort is supported by a Samsung air source heat pump supplying heating and hot water, with underfloor heating across the ground floor and radiators upstairs. Enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation has been used throughout the structure, including substantial loft, wall and ceiling insulation, helping to create a warm, efficient and peaceful home.

Externally, each property is designed to sit comfortably within its surroundings. Front gardens are professionally landscaped, while the rear garden includes a patio, feature planting, external lighting, a double power socket and an outside tap. Timber close-board fencing and feature brick garden walls are included where applicable, and each home benefits from a 7kW electric vehicle charging point. The wider landscaping scheme has been designed by Richard Barclay and includes considered planting, bespoke steel railings and gates. An electrically operated entrance gate to Maynard Place is also proposed, subject to planning approval.

Agate Grey Eurocell PVCu windows create a smart, modern exterior, with white finishes internally and chrome furniture throughout. Secure multipoint locking is fitted to the windows and external doors, while the composite front door is finished in a selected RAL colour with chrome fittings. Mains-powered smoke and heat detectors with battery back-up provide further reassurance.

Every home at Star Mill Lane is covered by a comprehensive 10-year ICW structural warranty. Following completion, Carvill Developments will also provide a dedicated Customer Services contact for the first two years, offering continued support after moving day.

Star Mill Lane enjoys a well-connected setting in Darland, with green open spaces, local schools, everyday amenities and commuter routes all within reach.

A particular highlight is Darland Banks, a protected nature reserve known for its chalk grassland, woodland, wildflowers and far-reaching views across Medway. Its network of informal paths provides a peaceful setting for walking, exercising and enjoying the changing seasons, bringing a strong sense of countryside to the doorstep.

Capstone Farm Country Park is also nearby, offering further space for walking, running, cycling and family days outdoors. Together, these open spaces give the area a welcome balance between town convenience and access to nature.

Families are served by a choice of schools in the surrounding area, including Maundene Primary School and Chatham Grammar, with further primary and secondary options available across Chatham, Gillingham and Walderslade. Prospective purchasers should confirm admissions criteria and catchment arrangements directly with the relevant school or Medway Council.

A range of local shops and services can be found in the surrounding neighbourhoods, with a broader selection of retailers, cafés and everyday amenities available at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and in Chatham and Gillingham town centres. Medway Maritime Hospital is also within reach.

For commuters, Chatham and Gillingham railway stations provide direct services towards London Victoria and London St Pancras International, together with connections across Kent and to the coast. Road links via the A2 and M2 make the area convenient for travel towards London, Maidstone, the Kent coast and the wider Medway towns.

*CGI Disclaimer: Some images shown are computer-generated and are for illustrative purposes only. Kitchen CGIs have been created to represent the proposed kitchen design and specification, however elements including lighting, flooring, windows, décor and surrounding finishes are indicative only and may differ from the completed property. Buyers should refer to the final specification for their chosen plot.

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Available In 2026 - No Chain
10-year ICW structural warranty. Following completion, Carvill Developments will also provide a dedicated Customer Services contact for the first two years, offering continued support after moving day.
EPC Target is B Rating. This will be confirmed once units are tested before completion.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Medway
Council Tax Band: TBC
Sq. Feet: Ranging from 980 to 1165
Sq. Meters: Ranging from 91 to 108
Rear Garden Sizes: Ranging from 38 sqm to 52 sqm
All South-East and South-West Facing Gardens
1 Allocated Parking Space Per Property Plus Shared Spaces
Heating Type: Samsung air source heat pump supplying heating and hot water
Underfloor heating across the ground floor and radiators upstairs.
Surface Water - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
Rivers & Sea - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.
Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Cook, host and unwind in style, with a contemporary kitchen featuring J-Pull or slab-style cabinetry, coordinated wall and base units, durable laminate worktops and a toughened glass splashback.
Enjoy a premium appliance package from day one, including a Samsung Dual Cook oven, combination microwave, induction hob and cooker hood, plus an integrated Indesit fridge freezer and dishwasher.
Keep everyday chores neatly out of sight, with dedicated space for a washer and dryer within the central hall utility cupboard.
Make the kitchen feel like your own, with a choice of finishes available through the developer’s nominated suppliers, subject to the stage of construction.
Start and finish the day in a beautifully considered bathroom, complete with a bath, thermostatic shower, glazed screen, wall-hung vanity unit, feature stone shelf, heated towel rail and bespoke mirrored cabinet.
Enjoy the privacy of a principal en suite, featuring a walk-in shower, glazed sliding enclosure, Bristan thermostatic fittings, vanity unit and heated chrome towel rail.
Benefit from a stylish ground-floor cloakroom, ideal for family life and visiting guests, with a wall-hung basin, concealed-cistern WC and feature stone shelving.
Create the right atmosphere for every occasion, with energy-efficient LED lighting, directional feature lights and dimmable, colour-adjustable controls.
Stay charged and connected with ease, thanks to USB points in the kitchen, principal bedroom and second bedroom, along with Cat 6 data cabling in the living room and every bedroom.
Answer the door from wherever you are, with a Ring smart video doorbell providing added convenience and reassurance.
Relax in a quieter, more comfortable home, supported by enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation in the external walls, party walls, internal walls, ground-floor ceiling and loft.
Feel the quality in the finishing details, with solid engineered-core internal doors, satin chrome Carlisle Brass ironmongery and contemporary grooved skirting and architraves.
Make an entrance every day, with a feature multi-turn staircase finished with an oak handrail and oak newel caps.
Enjoy practical, attractive flooring throughout, including Luxury Vinyl Tile across the entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and living areas, porcelain tiles in the bathroom and en suite, and soft carpets to the bedrooms, landing and staircase.
Move into interiors that already feel calm and considered, with a contemporary palette inspired by Farrow & Ball, including soft neutral shades and selected feature walls.
Benefit from a smart, modern exterior, with Agate Grey Eurocell PVCu windows outside, a fresh white finish inside and chrome window furniture throughout.
Arrive home to a distinctive front entrance, with a composite door in a selected RAL colour, chrome furniture and high-security multipoint locking.
Enjoy outdoor space designed for real life, with a professionally landscaped front garden, rear patio, feature planting, external lighting, an outside tap and a double power socket.
Charge your electric vehicle at home, using the dedicated 7kW EV charging point.
Spend more time enjoying the garden, with close-board fencing and feature brick garden walls included where applicable, helping create privacy and definition.
Live within thoughtfully designed surroundings, with a wider landscaping scheme by Richard Barclay, bespoke steelwork by RS Steelwork and artwork by Simon Hayes.
Benefit from a more private arrival into Maynard Place, with an electrically operated entrance gate proposed, subject to planning approval.
Feel secure at home, with high-performance double glazing, secure external doors, multipoint locking, mains-powered smoke and heat detectors and battery back-up.

Nearest:

Train Station: Gillingham (1.2 miles)
Hospital: Medway Hospital (1.4 miles)
Doctors: Medway Medical Centre, 90-92 Malvern Rd, Gillingham ME7 4BB (0.2 miles)
Pharmacy: Mediclinic Pharmacy Ltd, 74-76 Watling St, Gillingham ME7 2YW (0.6 miles)
Post Office: Nisa Local, Watling Street (0.6 miles)
Supermarket: Sainsbury's Local (0.1 miles)
Household Waste and Recycling Centre: Hoath Way Household Waste Site, Ambley Rd, Gillingham ME8 0QH (1.7 miles)
Gym: David Lloyd Gillingham, Featherby Rd, Gillingham ME8 6AN (1.7 miles)
Green Space: Darland Banks, Darland Ave, Gillingham ME7 3AT (150-200 Metres)

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