Housebuilder boosts housing stock in kent hotspot

The population of Kent has risen by almost a fifth in the last two decades, with growth particularly high in areas such as Ashford, Maidstone and Swale. With these areas becoming hotspots for buyers, Barratt David Wilson Homes has recently launched two new phases at its existing Applegate Park development in Sittingbourne named Cherry Meadows and Mulberry Rise to support with demand for new homes.

Barratt Homes’ Cherry Meadows will consist of 73 three-and four-bedroom homes, available in conjunction with number of schemes from Move Maker to the Key Worker Contribution scheme. Convenient for families, the homes combine energy efficiency and sustainability with style and comfort.

David Wilson Homes’ Mulberry Rise will offer buyers three-and four-bedroom homes, with schemes including Deposit Unlock available. Mulberry Rise will bring 42 homes to the area, offering buyers a rural village feel for those seeking a quieter way of life.

Applegate Park has been designed to promote healthy outdoor living by including plans for an on-site rugby club, sports pitches and open green spaces including allotments. The development’s rural setting offers buyers easy reach to the Kent countryside such as the North Downs and coastal towns, ideal for family day trips.

The new homes mean Barratt David Wilson Homes will contribute £1,038,919 to the Sittingbourne area, supporting in the improvement of local facilities and community services, including schools, libraries, social care, community maintenance, sports facilities and more.

Natalie Perry, Sales and Marketing Director for Barratt David Wilson Kent, comments: “With an increase in the number of people moving to Kent, especially from more urban areas such as London, it is important that as a housebuilder we help support with the supply of new homes to accommodate the rising demand. Sittingbourne is an area that buyers look to combine the benefits of quality infrastructure amongst the backdrop of the countryside. There is also a range of activities on offer in the local area for children, from swimming to dancing and even a chess club, boosting its family appeal.”

Sittingbourne Station is just a five minute drive from Applegate Park, offering regular services to London St Pancras in less than an hour. Key road links offer speedy access to Canterbury, Maidstone and Ashford in 30, 25 and 45 minutes respectively.

Currently available at Applegate Park’s Cherry Meadows is a number of four-bedroom homes, with prices starting from £459,995. Available at Mulberry Rise is a selection of three-and four-bedroom homes from £410,995.

For further details about David Wilson Kent or the new phases at Applegate Park call 0333 355 8502 or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk / www.dwh.co.uk.

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