Orbit Homes continues its delivery of affordable homes in Herne Bay with new development underway in partnership with Stonebond

Orbit Homes, in partnership with Stonebond, has commenced construction of 100 properties in Herne Bay.

This marks the second Orbit Homes development being delivered in partnership with Stonebond, which together provides 178 new homes to further the availability of affordable homes in Herne Bay.

Rosewood, which is located on Bullockstone Road, is our third collection of affordable homes under construction in the area, sitting alongside our offerings at the neighbouring Bluebell Gardens and our Pearson Heights development in Whitstable.

Rosewood will comprise a range of one and two-bedroom apartments and three and four-bedroom houses. Homes will be available in a mix of tenures, including 57 for Shared Ownership, 34 for Affordable Rent and nine as Rent to Buy.

All Orbit Homes properties at Rosewood will include flooring and turf to front and rear gardens as standard.

With works underway on the site, the first homes are set to be ready next summer.

Brian Nearney, Regional Managing Director at Orbit Homes, said: “We are excited to expand the availability of quality affordable homes for people in Herne Bay in partnership with Stonebond. Our new development at Rosewood will offer a collection of well-designed energy efficient homes, set in a new, vibrant community. We encourage anyone interested in exploring the benefits of purchasing a new home via Shared Ownership to register their interest now and be the first to find out more.”

Greg Lendrum, Managing Director at Stonebond Sevenoaks, added: “As a partnerships developer, we are thrilled to be working with Orbit Homes, who share our commitment for building more mixed-tenure and affordable homes in the places they’re needed most, like Herne Bay. We’re delighted to start construction on our second development in Herne Bay in partnership with Orbit Homes, the new homes at Rosewood are being built to high standards and will give local people a range of housing choices, including affordable homes to rent.”

Rosewood is within easy reach of Herne Bay town centre and its shops and community facilities, in an area which combines natural beauty with convenience. Herne Bay train station is just a 5-minute drive away, or accessible via cycle path, connecting locals directly to London Victoria and St Pancras International, as well as wider Kent and Canterbury. Education for all ages is covered with primary and secondary schools and higher education settings all found within the area, making it perfect for families.

We currently have several thriving new communities underway in Kent, including nearby at Bluebell Gardens in Herne Bay, with the developments comprising a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes available to purchase through Shared Ownership, offering an affordable route to home ownership.

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Picture caption: Rosewood, Herne Bay, will comprise 100 affordable properties.