Archers Park by Redrow Homes in Sittingbourne

About the Development

Located in the popular and thriving town of Sittingbourne, Archers Park is undoubtedly one of our most diverse and exciting developments. Along with our range of 3 and 4 bedroom family houses, we also offer luxurious and elegant 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. This means that whatever your family size, budget or requirements, you can find a new home that is perfectly suited to you.

The town of Sittingbourne is full of character, offering you a vast selection of shopping, entertainment and leisure. There is also easy access to the coast, as well as swift trains that take you to the heart of London in just over an hour. Effortlessly blending relaxed rural living with modern convenience, Archers Park guarantees you a rounded lifestyle. Our Heritage collection is adored for its beautiful aesthetics and practical features.This development is certain to be one of our most coveted, so register your interest today.

Amenities

The town is well served by all the necessary services and amenities, with a renowned doctor’s surgery, dentist and hospital. The Medical Centre is just a 25-minute walk from the Archers Park development, whilst the Milton Regis Dental Clinic is slightly closer at an estimated 18 minutes away. The nearby Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital is well placed to serve the community and has a minor injury unit, outpatient clinics and on-site x-ray facilities, offering peace of mind to those with health issues in the area. The hospital is a seven-minute drive from Archers Park, conveniently located in the north west of the town.

Dining

Restaurants of all kinds can be found in the area, and many are within easy walking distance. Those who enjoy an Indian meal might like the Maharani Indian Restaurant on West Street or the Bengal Spice on Station Street. The Fountain on Station Road serves Thai food, whilst A Taste Of Portugal on St Michael's Road is known for its Portuguese tapas. For light snacks and a cafe atmosphere, the Purple Peach and Baileys Coffee Shop and Sandwich Bar are popular choices and just a 30-minute walk from the Archers Park location.

Education

There are a number of schools of all levels in the area. For the youngest children, the closest one to Archers Park is the Grove Park Community Primary School. There are also several secondary schools, including the Sittingbourne Community College, Fulston Manor School, The Westlands School and two grammar schools: the Borden Grammar School for Boys and the Highstead Grammar School for Girls. These schools use the Kent Test, a form of eleven-plus exam for entry. Adult education opportunities can also be found at the Sittingbourne Adult Education Centre.

Leisure

The local cinema is the New Century on Crown Lane Quay, which screens all the latest films catering to the whole family. The popular Sittingbourne and Milton Regis Golf Club is just three miles away from our development, putting a peaceful retreat to the green within very easy reach. Upchurch River Valley golf course and Sittingbourne Golf Centre are similarly conveniently located. Swallows Leisure Centre is a little more than one mile from Archers Park. It has a swimming pool, fitness centre, children’s adventure play area and a wide range of sports clubs, including fencing, trampolining and various martial arts.

Shopping

With a thriving high street as well as larger retail developments, Sittingbourne has plenty to offer. The Forum Shopping Centre includes many big high street names, including New Look, Game, Specsavers, Thomas Cook, Clintons and a Tesco Extra. Sittingbourne Retail Park is home to many more shops, as well as food outlets including KFC and Pizza Hut. 

The towns of Maidstone and Gillingham are less than 15 miles away for a change of environment and greater variety of shops. Of course, London and all of its flagship stores are easily accessed by road and rail.

Transport

Situated in the South East of England, Sittingbourne is ideally placed for access to the coast, the countryside and to London itself too. By road, Sittingbourne is within easy reach of both the M20 and the M2, connecting the area to the M25 and all the many routes this makes available. Between Sheerness and Maidstone to the west is the A249, which also runs very close to Sittingbourne and creates a link to the South West.

Bus services run regularly, provided by Arriva Southern Counties, but for most people the main transport service for the town is its railway. Trains to Sittingbourne station from London take one hour and five minutes. Nearby Faversham also has the new HS1 service connecting directly to London St Pancras.