Living in Sittingbourne: Your Guide to New Homes, Shared Ownership and Kent Life
If you’re searching for an idyll in the South East, our new homes near Sittingbourne could be exactly what you’re looking for.
This town in Kent brings together great transport links, quality schools and a community feel, surrounded by some of the county’s most scenic landscapes. It’s growing too, having undergone significant regeneration with investment in local amenities and new-build housing, including our Spring Acres development in Bapchild, on the town’s outskirts.
When you consider all of this, it’s no wonder that Sittingbourne’s appeal is on the rise. Discover what’s making this historic town the ultimate base for modern living.
What makes Sittingbourne a great place to live?
Sittingbourne sits in Kent’s Swale District, just across the water from the Isle of Sheppey and near the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, putting miles of scenic landscapes within easy reach.
By road, the town is well-connected via the A2, M2 and M20, and by rail from Sittingbourne and Teynham stations. Being 45 miles from London, it’s close enough to commute while offering plenty of room to breathe.
The town centre has everything you need for day-to-day life: essential amenities, a selection of supermarkets, retail at The Forum Shopping Centre, places to eat and drink, and fitness at Swallows Leisure Centre, which has gyms, swimming pools, fitness studios and sports courts.
And if you have children, there’s a choice of schools, including four near Spring Acres:
- The Sittingbourne School
- Meadowfield School
- Lansdowne Primary School
- Bapchild and Tonge C of E Primary School
Whether you’re a family looking for somewhere to grow, a professional seeking great connectivity, or a downsizer starting your next chapter, Sittingbourne ticks the boxes.
Discover Spring Acres
Spring Acres is a new community within the semi-rural village of Bapchild, just a short distance from Sittingbourne’s town centre. These new Hyde homes are built with a high specification as standard, including contemporary kitchen units with integrated appliances and quality flooring throughout.
Alongside the new homes, the development features peaceful green spaces – The Ridgeline Park and Countryside Gap – and over 2200 trees and shrubs, enhancing the landscape and harmonising with the scenic country park setting. There’s also an on-site Co-op, so you never have to go far from your door to pick up essentials.
At Spring Acres, we’re offering different ways to buy to suit your lifestyle and circumstances. Whether you’re ready to purchase outright or looking for a more affordable route onto the property ladder, there’s a buying option for you.
Shared Ownership
Shared Ownership is a government-backed scheme designed to help people onto the property ladder. It’s particularly well-suited to first-time buyers or anyone who might struggle to purchase outright on the open market. With Shared Ownership, you purchase a share of a leasehold home and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining portion. Over time, you can buy additional shares through a process called staircasing, working towards full ownership at a pace that works for your finances.
We currently have a selection of two-bedroom shared ownership apartments set around a green crescent in the heart of the community. Prices start from £65,000 for a 25% share of £260,000.
Visit our dedicated Shared Ownership at Spring Acres page to view available homes and make an enquiry.
Outright sale
We also have a collection of three and four-bedroom houses available to buy outright. This option is perfect if you’re ready to purchase a home in the traditional way and enjoy full ownership from day one. Prices start from £372,500 for a three-bedroom semi-detached house.
Explore the available homes and learn more about our Spring Acres outright sale incentives, including part exchange and a moving contribution.
Stories from Spring Acres residents
If you’re wondering what life at Spring Acres is really like, there’s no better indication than the stories of people who already live there.
Carole moved to Spring Acres after an uncertain period in rented accommodation. She purchased a 30% share of a two-bedroom home and describes the change as transformative: “Spring Acres is a great place to live all round. The homes are beautiful, the people are friendly, and the location is perfect. I honestly can’t fault it – we feel so lucky to be here. After everything we’ve been through, it finally feels like we’ve got our happy ending.”
For Leanne, buying a house at Spring Acres has given her and her son, Rocco, the space to grow and enjoy family life with access to the great outdoors. She comments: “I wanted to find somewhere that had a more countryside feel so my little boy can really have some space. It’s also close to both a mainstream and Special Educational Needs School which is amazing.”
Ready to make your move to Sittingbourne?
Whether you’re searching for a stylish apartment or a spacious house, Spring Acres offers a route to homeownership that could work for you.
Discover our available Shared Ownership apartments and Outright sale houses, or get in touch with our sales team to enquire.
