Plot of the Month: The Cottages

Since last year, the pandemic-induced search for space has caused demand for three-bedroom houses to double, proving the most popular house type for young families.

Last year, an estimated 73,950 homes were bought outside of London by people moving out of the capital, with the average first-time buyer moving 26 miles away to the surrounding home counties.

For many of us, the return of spring means migrating to the garden, once again enjoying alfresco dining and a spot of weekend pruning. As the evenings get lighter and our grass becomes greener, Jeff Colton, landscape gardener here

A smaller property such as an apartment or bungalow usually tops the house-hunting list for many retirees choosing to downsize, as they look to adopt a quieter, lower maintenance lifestyle.

Are you on the hunt for a new home? Fortunately, being one of the least hit industries in the current lockdown, the property market is thriving.

For buyers looking to enjoy this relaxing and enviable lifestyle, The Lenham is a beautiful, fully furnished four bedroom show home at Bakers Field which is ready for buyers to move in with just their toothbrush and suitcase!

What’s your idea of the perfect home? Maybe it’s one that you can put your own stamp on, choosing paint colours and soft furnishings, or maybe it’s one that you can move straight into, with just your toothbrush and suitcase

Is love on the cards for you this month? How about a new home? At Heartenoak Meadows, our beautiful development in Hawkhurst, Kent, you can combine the two and fall hopelessly in love with a brand new three, four or five bedroom p

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.’ The romantic poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning is unlikely to have been talking about her utility room, but as a self-confessed neat freak, my love for our utility room knows no limits.

Situated close to the rolling green hills of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, three beautiful new homes have recently been released, all of which are due for completion this spring; The Alderbay, The Kipson and T

With changes to the Help to Buy scheme officially coming into effect from the 31st March 2021, there is no better time than now for first-time buyers to take full advantage of the Help to Buy Equity Loan.

Available to purchase fully furnished, the property comes complete with flooring, light fittings and window treatments as well as everything you will need to settle into your new home, from sofas and a dining table to wine glasses

Last year, many developers and estate agents opted for virtual tours, including high-technology 3D Matterport viewings, to ensure prospective homebuyers were able to view a potential new property, whilst securing the health and sa

With the nation spending more time indoors following the Government's announcement yesterday, here are our tips to help improve your mental health whilst being at home in 2021.

At Millwood, our team are constantly striving to deliver the best services for our happy customers. In this challenging year, we are proud to have still managed to achieve this, and helped our customers along their homebuying jour

After the year we’ve endured as a nation, 2021 comes with the excitement for new beginnings and, here at Millwood, we are especially looking forward to what the new year will bring.

After an unprecedented year, Managing Director Nick Stonley discusses Millwood’s contribution to charities in 2020:

Casseroles, Christmas and cosy nights in; winter is the season meant for staying in and enjoying everything that your home has to offer

The festive time to deck your halls, rock around your Christmas tree and share gifts whilst feasting on delicious Christmas delicacies is almost upon us

As the nation embraces a second lockdown, it’s important to remember that being indoors certainly does not stop us from enjoying and appreciating this magical winter season

In honour of Remembrance Day, our Sales and Marketing Director Philip Brown discusses how we are remembering one particular fallen solider in a very special way this year…

On Wednesday 4th November, children from Storrington Primary School marked a memorable year by planting a time capsule at our West Sussex development, The Glebe

As we make our way into November, what better way to spend your down time than venturing out on idyllic autumnal walks.

With an idyllic village within walking distance, lots of community clubs and stunning views across the Surrey Hills, Denise and Terry realised they could live out their countryside dream whilst still staying close to their family

Over a quarter of homeowners state that they are more likely to buy a second home following the UK lockdown, as they look to secure a rural country bolthole where they can enhance their lifestyle and temporarily escape the madness

s the nation becomes united through baking, the importance of having a bright and beautiful kitchen to cook up a storm is a growing priority for many homebuyers, with new research from Britain Loves Baking showing 71% of Brits bak

As an award-winning housebuilder, one of our main goals is striving to make our customers happy, and we make sure we provide exceptional customer service to each and every one of our customers.

At Millwood, we are passionate about giving back to the communities that we build in, so we love to support facilities local to our developments wherever possible. As our development Bakers Field is just five minutes from the beac

Which one suits yous?

Following the recent extension of the stamp duty holiday until the 31st March 2021, the decision to downsize is one that many older homeowners are looking to make

Time is running out for second steppers looking reap the rewards of using Help to Buy to purchase their next home

Over half of London’s postcodes top the list for the highest average property premium when it comes to buying a home in a location close to schools rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.

Our collection of four- and five-bedroom homes at Heatherlands in Heathfield, East Sussex, are in the ideal place for families to find solace.

Mulberry Lodge is a traditional four bedroom home, with exteriors that blend in perfectly with the local Surrey architecture

Bordering the 6,000 acres of stunning woodland at Ashdown Forest, homes at our elite new development, Windlewood, are perfectly placed for buyers to enjoy the perks that living in Crowborough brings.

Located in the village of Cliffsend, Kent, Bakers Field holds a prime position surrounded by green and blue space on the Kent coast.

The great outdoors has never been more important to us, acting as the only constant past-time we have been able to enjoy in recent months.

A location not to be overlooked, the pretty Kent village of Biddenden is home to Millwood Designer Homes’ latest collection of properties, The Maltings

Cherry Tree Lane where, over the past few weeks, five out of six sales have been through the scheme, enabling buyers to reserve with just a 5% deposit.

With 86% of homeowners choosing an open-plan kitchen, at Millwood, we design our kitchens with this concept in mind, ensuring we maximise space and offer practical apparatus for every culinary need.

When it comes to buying a new home, many Brits, particularly those with children, will put a property’s garden as one of their highest priorities.

As we find ourselves with a bit more freedom, with life gradually beginning to get back to normal, we have been given the green light for unlimited time outdoors. This means we can enjoy spending time in the great outdoors finding

With moving home still on the cards for many this year, Sales and Marketing Director at Millwood Designer Homes, Philip Brown, discusses the 5 signs that now might be the right time to rightsize to a Millwood home.

In celebration of English Wine Week, Millwood Designer Homes explores its best development for wine lovers and connoisseurs.

Over recent months, the property industry has seen the rise of the virtual tour as prospective homebuyers continue to search for a new home during the coronavirus lockdown. Available to view 24 hours a day, online virtual tours ar

With a myriad of wellness trends aiming to keep our minds and bodies healthy, we often neglect our own homes.

Making the most of his self-isolation, Andy Salter, a 51 year old Customer Service Technician for Millwood Designer Homes has been cycling around 18 miles per day!

In recent weeks, the demand to work from home has largely increased, with many professionals opting to stay at home and work rather than make their regular journey into the office.

National Gardening Week offers the perfect opportunity for those wanting to make the most of their gardens.

With Easter celebrations looking likely to be spent very differently this year, many families are gearing up to enjoy this traditional spring holiday within the safe environment of their own homes.

Entertaining at home is on the rise, with the average household hosting at least one gathering at home per month, choosing to have friends over instead of going out to a pub or restaurant.

As well as building luxury award-winning homes, we are incredibly passionate and proud of our work within the local communities where we build, and over the years this has become an integral part of our company values.

In celebration of World Book Day 2020, Sales and Marketing Director Philip Brown explores some of Millwood’s best fairy-tale homes:

Millwood Designer Homes’ Sales and Marketing Director Philip Brown discusses Millwood’s recent donation to Sussex-based charity Taylor-Made Dreams:

As February brings us an extra day this year, Millwood Designer Homes explores 9 ways you can use your extra day wisely.

Rightsizing is the active decision to search for a home which meets the needs of the buyer.

An area known as Surrey’s best kept secret, the quintessential village of Ewhurst is nestled in the Surrey Hills, and is home to an array of local culture and outstanding amenities.

Tonbridge based homebuilder, Millwood Designer Homes, has reached its tenth year in awarding students from secondary schools across Kent with its well-renowned ‘Encouragement Pack’ initiative.

With the big day fast-approaching, Millwood Designer Homes discuss their favourite ways to decorate their show homes for the Christmas season.

With a variety of development, show home and launch incentives, Millwood Designer Homes’ Managing Director, Nick Stonley, discusses the exciting times ahead for the rest of the year

As part of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October, Millwood Designer Homes welcomes guest blogger Daniel Caplan, CEO of Interior Designers New I.D, as he discusses how home surroundings affect mental health

Millwood Designer Homes’ Sales & Marketing Director, Philip Brown, discusses Cranleigh Cricket Club’s amazing achievements this year

Millwood Designer Homes’ Sales & Marketing Director, Philip Brown, discusses Millwood’s recent sponsorship to local cyclist Luke Mullaney

According to recent research, spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing

Nestled at the foot of the Surrey Hills, Ewhurst is described as Surrey’s best kept secret

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for ‘staycations’ rather than holidays abroad

After learning of the fantastic work the Maidstone Hospital’s Kent Oncology Centre do to help patients affected by cancer, we wanted to help them

Millwood Designer Homes’ Associate Director of Customer Service discusses his Millwood career and why customer service is so important to Millwood

In anticipation of the 2019 Tour de France, Millwood Designer Homes explore the top three cycling routes in Sussex

Official figures show a record number of Londoners are leaving the city to set up home elsewhere in the country

Guaranteed to please homebuyers keen to get on the property ladder, here at Millwood Designer Homes, we are offering a fantastic incentive on homes reserved at our Help to Buy event

With ever-increasing popularity on making sustainable choices, Philip Brown, Sales and Marketing Director at Millwood Designer Homes discusses the pros of eco-friendly living

Millwood Designer Homes’ Sales and Marketing Director, Philip Brown, discusses why downsizing shouldn’t mean compromising on style and specification

In celebration of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Millwood Designer Homes’ Sales and Marketing Director, Philip Brown discusses why Millwood’s gardens stand out from the crowd

After welcoming hundreds of staff members and visitors to its Tonbridge headquarters over the past 27 years, Millwood Designer Homes’ Managing Director, Nick Stonley, discusses the recent office move to Kings Hill

Millwood Designer Homes is excited to get involved in this year’s New Homes Week, which is run by the Home Builders Federation (HBF)

Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, Nick Stonley, explains how Millwood’s developments are natural extensions of local areas

Sussex boasts picturesque countryside settings, beautiful beaches and a county rich in history which is why it’s no surprise that it is a popular location choice for homebuyers. With so much to offer, Millwood Designer Homes cho

Managing Director, Nick Stonley, discusses Millwood’s excellent results following last year’s independent national survey of new home buyers carried out by In-house Ltd

To mark International Women’s Day this Friday, Assistant Project Manager Charlotte Cox, discusses her experience working in a typically male-dominated industry

From idyllic countryside walks, to thriving town centres, the popular county of Surrey provides plenty of places for local residents and visitors to indulge themselves. With so many options in Surrey, Millwood Designer Homes choos

To celebrate Testimonial Tuesday and our brand-new campaign, Move in March with Millwood, we take a look at what our current residents have to say about their beautiful new homes.

As we spring into the new season, here at Millwood Designer Homes, we’ve decided to launch a new campaign, guaranteed to excite homebuyers. Ideal for those looking to ‘Move in March’, we are offering a fantastic incentive on

As the interior styles and trend predictions start to emerge for this year, Millwood Designer Homes looks at how the interiors at the newly launched Cherry Tree Lane show-home are bang on trend.

As many home hunters start their search this January, Managing Director, Nick Stonley, discusses the benefits of buying a new build home from Millwood in 2019.

As 2018 draws to a close, Managing Director, Nick Stonley looks back on the company’s property highlights of the year

Managing Director, Nick Stonley would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of all at Millwood Designer Homes

With the popularity of cycling ever-increasing, Millwood Designer Homes’ Managing Director, Nick Stonley, discusses why the county of Surrey is a top destination for keen cyclists.

As the new community at Lavender Fields flourishes, Managing Director, Nick Stonley looks at how Millwood has encouraged a strong village feel in Isfield

The wait is over, as this year’s highly-anticipated John Lewis & Partners 2018 Christmas advert has officially been released. We take a look at the nation’s favourite advert and how we’re helping spread Christmas cheer, for

As the demand for flexible working hours increases, Managing Director, Nick Stonley discusses the importance of pairing flexible working with homes for flexible living.

With less than two months until Christmas, Sales Director, Philip Brown explains what Millwood is offering its customers this Christmas

As a growing number of home buyers are keen to live on the commuter belt, Managing Director, Nick Stonley discusses the best places to buy in Kent.

With new plans for growth in place and exciting times ahead, we are pleased to announce Nick Stonley’s recent appointment to the role of Managing Director at Millwood Designer Homes.

Millwood Designer Homes’ new Managing Director Nick Stonley discusses the importance of UK Construction Week and the appeal of building a lifelong career in the construction industry.

As the new school terms start this September, Sales Director of Millwood Designer Homes, Philip Brown, discusses the importance of supporting local schools.

Philip Brown, Sales Director at Millwood Designer Homes, discusses the high level of specification and unrivalled attention to detail at Millwood developments.

A common misconception is that when you buy a new build home, you have little or no parking available. Sales Director, Philip Brown, discusses how at Millwood developments, this is not the case.

Philip Brown, Sales Director at Millwood Designer Homes explains why grammar schools across the region draw homebuyers to the county.