Mulberry Rise at Applegate Park

Mulberry Rise at Applegate Park is a new build homes development by David Wilson Homes, situated on Chestnut Street, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 8BT). This residential collection offers a mix of 3, 4, and 5 bedroom properties, designed to blend modern living with a peaceful village setting on the edge of Sittingbourne. The development is being delivered by David Wilson Homes, a nationally recognised housebuilder consistently awarded the maximum Five Star rating in the Home Builders Federation’s National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2010. This status reflects a strong track record of high-quality construction and customer service.

Development Overview

The development provides a range of high-specification new build homes. Current available listings indicate prices beginning from approximately £409,995 for a 3-bedroom end-terrace house, with larger detached family homes reaching up to £712,995. The properties incorporate enhanced energy-efficient features, including a Waste Water Heat Recovery System on larger house types like the 5-bedroom ‘Earlswood’, aiming to reduce utility bills. The development layout is designed around 3.21 acres of expansive green open space, including on-site amenities and a play area.

Property Details

Specific house types available include the 3-bedroom ‘Kennett’, 4-bedroom detached layouts, and the expansive 5-bedroom ‘Earlswood’. A prime example of the larger offerings is the 4-bedroom 'Winstone' detached home, priced at £712,995. This design features a highly functional ground floor layout with an open-plan kitchen/family/dining area, a separate formal dining room, a dedicated home office, and a practical utility room. Upstairs, properties like the ‘Winstone’ offer four allocated parking spaces and a premium bedroom setup, including two en-suite bathrooms and a dressing area to the principal bedroom.

Location Benefits

Mulberry Rise is positioned for convenient connectivity. Sittingbourne railway station is approximately 0.6 miles away, providing direct rail services to London Victoria with a fast journey time of around 58 minutes to 1 hour 6 minutes, making it highly suitable for London commuters. Road access is excellent, with the A249 nearby linking directly to the M2 and M20 motorways. Local bus routes 326, 334, and X3 serve the Borden area.

For families, the area is served by several well-regarded schools. Westlands Primary School is approximately 0.1 miles distant, and Borden Grammar School (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) is around 0.6 miles away. Borden Church of England Primary School is also close by.

Local amenities are accessible, with a short walk to village shops and recreational facilities. Specific dining options nearby include the traditional country pub The Maypole Inn (ME9 8JN), the historic Tudor Rose pub which offers a carvery, and Oad Street Food and Crafts (restaurant/gallery). For outdoor leisure, Milton Creek Country Park is located 3.2 miles from the development.

Practical Information

Available properties encompass a price range from the low £400,000s for a 3-bedroom home to over £700,000 for a large family detached property. Specific plot completion dates are to be confirmed, and interested parties should contact David Wilson Homes directly for the latest availability, pricing, and viewing arrangements at the show home. The developer offers schemes such as Part Exchange and Key Worker Deposit Contribution.