About Pentland Homes

I have a three bedroom chalet bungalow and chose this because i wanted one room for a study. There is plenty of storage space but i believe this is not the case in the two bedroom bungalows.
The design suits me as a first timer to open plan living. The quality of fittings seem ok but there could be an improvement in the kitchen sink area. Plenty of thought has been given to the fact that it is a development for the over 55s but a few things could be improved eg no grip handles in the showers, stair rail difficult to grip, room thermostats could be of an easier design.
Window cleaning is carried out monthly, gardens are maintained well by Pentland, bins in/out are done by Pentland. Facilities such as “events” are arranged by the residents committee eg picnic on the lawn. Pentland are building a hub for residents use but unfortunately this is taking years to come to fruition and also the allocated space will be less than was hoped for.
Pentland Customer Care Staff have been very good in helping with the few problems that i have had — both courteous and timely in their actions
The Estate Agents have not been so good especially in poor or even incorrect communication of information to residents

Terlingham Gardens is a lovely gated development for the over 55’s. It comprises 2 and 3 bedroom semi detached bungalows, 2 bedroom cottages and apartments. The gardens are beautiful and maintained by a gardener. The homes are well designed and superbly finished. A company looks after the maintenance of the developmen. There is a Residents Association which liases with the developers and we have many social activities during the year.

It was the design which attracted us to the development initially as we love the retro look and the layout of the development and in particular where we are situated within the development. As the development is still in the early phases on site facilities have yet to be implemented although the plans look promising. The management of the estate on the whole would seem good, although again we have not been here long enough to be involved too much with this aspect.

I like the design of the development. It mixes modern lines with stony old designs. Interior of the properties shows good use of the spaces with energy saving features such as underfloor heating and glazed glasses.
The development lies in routes to Ashford and London and within few minutes driving from Canterbury city centre.
Property Management shows good care of open area, but there is limited parking spaces generally in the development with no visitor slots.