An on-site creche at the Holborough Lakes development, near Snodland, has not only been a good selling point for homes.

It has been named among the top three best new nurseries in a nationwide award scheme.

Holborough Day Nursery, for the under-fives, reached the final three at the Nursery Management Awards in the Best Nursery Newcomer section.

Lee Monk, of developer Berkeley, says: "Since the nursery opened in September 2009, it has proved an enormous success. Being right on their doorstep has made it invaluable for busy professionals and gives parents peace of mind."

Holborough Lakes offers a combination of stunning New England designed one and two-bedroom apartments and three and five-bedroom family houses built around a waterside setting. Prices start at £124,950.

Phone 01634 244666 or see http://www.holboroughlakes.co.uk/