If you’re looking for an idyllic home in the southeast, consider Sittingbourne. It’s a small town in the Swale district of Kent with a present and future as illustrious as its industrial past. Located on the UK mainland, across the water from the Isle of Sheppey, it boasts picturesque surroundings thanks to its proximity to the sea and Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. And being just 45 miles from London, it’s ideally situated for getting to and from the capital.
On top of that, Sittingbourne has recently undergone significant regeneration with lots of investment in the local amenities. Thanks to excellent transport links, affordable new houses for sale – including shared ownership homes – and a slower pace of life, it’s clear why you’d want to live here. Scroll down to discover what makes this historical town the ultimate modern homebase.