local authority:   Dartford Borough Council

Darent Housing Co-operative comprises 47 units situated in the picturesque Kent village of Sutton at Hone. The properties comprise 9 one bed one person flats, 25 one bed two person flats, 8 two bed three person flats and 5 three bed five person houses and are within the self contained cul de sac of Axtane Close.

The estate was developed in the early 1980’s by CDS Co-operatives. Residents took control in 1987 when the co-operative began to function as an independent fully mutual co-operative. CDS Co-operatives has provided management services to the co-operative since 1987 when the management agreement was formally agreed and signed.

Properties benefit from gas central heating and all original kitchens were replaced by the co-operative 2 years ago. There are communal gardens in the close which are well maintained by the co-operative. The co-operative runs an 'Active Elderly Redecoration Policy' whereby everyone over 65 can have one room of their choice redecorated every 2 years.

The properties are situated on the Greater London/Kent borders with easy access to the Kent countryside. Farningham Road BR is 10 minute walk away. The journey to London Bridge takes approximately 45 minutes and trains depart on a regular basis.

Darent Housing Co-operative has contractual tenancies and has a 50% nominations agreement with Dartford Borough Council. The co-operative maintains its own waiting list in order to allocate the remaining 50%.