Navigators Walk

Navigators Walk, Margate – An Informative Description

Development Overview

Navigators Walk is a new build development by Bellway Homes, located strategically between Nash Road and Manston Road in Margate, Kent (CT9 4HD). The overall project comprises 250 properties, featuring a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom houses for private sale, alongside 45 apartments and houses designated as affordable homes (representing 18% of the total units). The architecture is designed to reflect local aesthetics, with all properties built to a maximum of two-and-a-half storeys.

Available homes include various types, such as the two-bedroom terraced 'Potter' house style, starting from £284,995, and the three-bedroom terraced 'Fletcher' house style, available from approximately £350,000 to £352,995. Other three-bedroom semi-detached homes have been marketed up to £359,995, with a variety of other house types available, including The Otham, The Yalding, and The Quilter.

Property Details

Properties at Navigators Walk consist of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses, and apartments. The focus is on modern living, with all homes featuring high energy efficiency and light-filled, versatile interiors. Typical features, exemplified by the 'Potter' and 'Otham' styles, include an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, French doors leading to the rear garden, and an en suite to bedroom 1. All plots include allocated parking, with EV charging points and solar panels installed on selected properties, supporting sustainable home ownership.

As part of the planning agreement, Bellway Homes is contributing around £700,000 towards local infrastructure and community services, including over £560,000 for secondary education and contributions towards bus stop improvements and the refurbishment of Margate's Quarterdeck Youth Centre. The development also includes significant green open space, play areas, and new wildlife habitats.

Location Benefits

Situated just over a mile from the coastline, Navigators Walk offers practical transport links for both local and commuter travel. Margate train station is a 23–24 minute walk away, providing direct Southeastern services to London. High Speed services from the nearby Thanet Parkway station can reach London St Pancras in approximately 70 minutes, while direct journeys from Margate to London take under an hour and a half. The site is a five-minute drive from the A28, offering road access to Canterbury (around 16 miles) and Dover (around 24 miles), and is conveniently connected to the A29 and M2. The Beatrice Road bus stop is located within a 10-minute walk.

Local amenities are readily accessible. Margate Old Town, with its eclectic mix of independent shops, vintage stores, and diverse dining options, is only a seven-minute cycle ride from the development. The golden sandy beaches of Margate are a 24-minute walk away. For families, Salmestone Primary School and Nursery, Hartsdown Academy, and St Gregory’s Roman Catholic Primary School are all situated within walking distance of the new development.

Practical Information

The development is currently under construction, with site work commencing in spring 2024 and the first residents anticipated to move in during 2025. Current pricing for two-bedroom homes starts below £285,000. Potential incentives, such as deposit contributions, may be available on selected plots; prospective buyers should contact the Bellway Homes (Kent) sales advisor for the latest pricing, plot availability, and viewing arrangements.