Highlands Grange

Development Overview

Highlands Grange is a new build development by Bellway Homes, located in Swanley, Kent (BR8 7NB), situated just off New Barn Road on the town's northern outskirts. The development offers a selection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes, targeting a range of purchasers including first-time buyers, growing families, and London commuters. Available property prices start from a general range of approximately £467,995. Specific current listings for 4-bedroom detached house types include 'The Reedmaker' from £724,000, 'The Goldsmith' from £798,000, and 'The Weaver' from £881,500. Three-bedroom homes are available from £549,995.

Bellway Homes has attained a 5-star builder status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting positive customer satisfaction levels. The Highlands Grange site is overseen by an NHBC Pride in the Job award-winning site manager. However, prospective buyers should note the wider context, as the developer has faced reports regarding past quality concerns and was part of a recent Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in the housebuilding sector.

Property Details

The development focuses on family and commuter-friendly properties, predominantly featuring detached and semi-detached houses. Available house styles include 'The Reedmaker,' a four-bedroom detached home that features an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a separate living room, and en-suite facilities to two of the bedrooms. The three-bedroom 'Bowyer Bespoke' house type includes an additional first-floor study room and an open-plan ground floor with a triple-aspect design. Standard specification for homes at Highlands Grange includes an electric vehicle (EV) charging point to every property, with selected plots also benefitting from air source heat pumps and underfloor heating, prioritising energy efficiency.

Location Benefits

Highlands Grange falls under the Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council administrations. The location provides strong connectivity for commuters and residents. Swanley railway station is under 1.5 miles away (approximately a four-minute drive), offering regular Thameslink services to central London in around 30 minutes, as well as links to Canterbury and Crawley. The development is within a six-minute drive of the M25 motorway and a ten-minute drive of the A2. Local bus stops, a three-minute walk away, run routes to destinations including Orpington, Hawley, and Dartford.

Local amenities are accessible, with the 60-acre Swanley Park around a ten-minute walk from the development, providing recreational facilities like a water park and boating lake. White Oak Leisure Centre is situated approximately one mile away. The area benefits from proximity to several schools, including St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary and Downsview Community Primary, both located under a five-minute drive from the site. Further leisure options include Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, reachable within a ten-minute drive.

Practical Information

Pricing for new build homes at Highlands Grange currently spans from approximately £467,995. Specific incentives, such as deposit contribution offers for moving in by Christmas, are available on selected plots, subject to the developer's terms and conditions. Interested parties can arrange dedicated viewing appointments with a sales advisor, though drop-in viewing options are also available. For precise details on the specification, current availability, and pricing for specific property types, including The Bowyer Bespoke (which had bespoke prices to be confirmed), prospective buyers should contact the Bellway Homes sales team directly.