Orbit Homes at St Augustine's Place
Sweechbridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TD
About Orbit Homes at St Augustine's Place
**ALL PLOTS NOW RESERVED!**
Introducing Orbit Homes at St Augustine’s Place, a collection of 2 and 3 bedroom homes located just minute’s from Herne Bay’s award-winning beach. Orbit have 14 homes available here, each with allocated parking and private gardens. Our homes are available to purchase with Shared Ownership, providing an affordable path to homeownership.
Part of a wider development of up to 900 new homes, residents can enjoy contemporary designs with energy efficient features, whilst surrounded by areas of open-green space. Situated on the eastern edge of Herne Bay, all the essentials, like supermarkets, banks, a leisure centre, and a selection of schools are just minutes away.
While St Augustine’s Place provides the perfect place to escape the trappings of modern life, it is also very well connected to the city and the country. There are direct trains to London, good road links to Gatwick Airport and the Port of Dover is less than an hour’s drive south.
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Opening times
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
Please note that we do not have a show home or sales office at St Augustine's Place. Our friendly team at Cottington Gardens in Cliffsend will be managing this development. Appointments are available strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange an appointment which is convenient for you.
Kitchen
- Laminate worktops & upstands
- 1 1/2 bowl sink
- Integrated stainless-steel oven & induction hob
- Integrated extractor hood
- Stainless-steel splashback
- Integrated fridge/freezer
- Integrated dishwasher
- Washing machine space
Bathroom, En Suite & Cloakroom
Bathroom
- Close coupled WC
- Full pedestal basin
- Tiled splashback to basin
- Bath with thermostatic, chrome shower unit
- 2 panel glass shower screen with chrome finish
- Full-height tiling around bath
En Suite (Byford & Kingdale Only)
- Thermostatically controlled shower to en suite and glass shower cubicle with full-height tiling
Cloakroom
- Close coupled WC
- Full pedestal basin
- Tiled splashback to basin
Plumbing
- Ideal Logic high efficiency boiler
- Thermostatically controlled radiators
- Heated chrome towel radiator to bathroom & en suite
- Waster water heat recovery (plots 9-13 only)
Electrical
- TV & BT point to living room
- Data outlets to living room & all bedrooms
- TV aerial to bedroom 1
- Downlights to hall, landing, kitchen, WC, bathroom and en suites
- Mix of downlights and pendant lighting to open-plan living areas
- Mains-wired smoke detector with battery back-up
- Battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms
- PIR operated carbon monoxide alarms
- Gas smart meter
Windows & Doors
- Triple glazed windows to plots 9-13. Double glazed windows to all other plots
- CRP multipoint locking front door with chrome ironmongery
- Pairs of French Casement PVCu rear doors
Internal
- All walls painted in Crown white, with 2no coats of vinyl emulsion
- Ceilings, skirting, architrave & window boards painted white
- Fitted wardrobe to bedroom 1
- Vinyl flooring to wet rooms
- Carpet to all other rooms
General
- Paving to front and rear access paths and patio
- Landscaping to front garden
- Turf to rear garden
- Rotary dryer
- Screen wall/fencing (as per external finished schedule)
- Solar PV panels
- 10 year NHBC warranty
Nearby amenities
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A299 (Thanet Way) - 0.3 miles -
Primary School - 0.3 miles -
Reculver Country Park - 1.1 miles -
Queen Victoria Hospital - 1.9 miles -
Sainsbury's Supermarket - 2.4 miles -
Herne Bay High Street - 2.6 miles -
Beach - 2.9 miles -
Herne Bay Station - 3.8 miles
Local area
Your place to connect…
Situated in the small town of Hillborough, eastern Herne Bay, St Augustine's Place offers a mixture of coastal, town and country living with fantastic links into the rest of Kent and beyond.
By Road* – The A299 is less than 1 mile away, taking you east to Ramsgate or west to join the M2 and A2 towards London. The M2 also connects you to the M20, M26 and M25 while the A2 also travels south east into Canterbury and Dover.
By Air* – London Gatwick Airport (70 miles) London Stansted Airport (87 miles) and London Heathrow Airport (91 miles) by road.
By Rail** – Herne Bay rail station is 3.8 miles from St Augustine's Place, with direct links to Margate (16mins), Canterbury East (33mins), Dover Priory (1hr 7mins), London St Pancras (1hr 24mins) & London Victoria (1hr 44mins).
Your place to learn…
Based on an Ofsted rating of Good and Outstanding, there are 15 primary schools and 2 secondary schools within a 5 mile radius of St Augustine's Place. For small children, there are also a range of pre-schools located in Herne Bay.
Your place to shop…
Enjoy an abundance of restaurants along the sea front, from cafes to fish & chips, seafood and international cuisines. There’s a range of supermarkets to pick from, including well known supermarkets and local shops, an industrial estate and a leisure centre.
Your place to enjoy…
Herne Bay and the surrounding areas have plenty to offer, catering for all interests.
For history lovers, visit the Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, the ruins of a medieval church which dominates the skyline. View landmarks from the 19th century, such as the clock tower and the remains of what was the second longest pier in England. Learn about the history of Herne Bay at the Seaside Museum or visit ‘Neptune’s Arm’, an offshore breakwater.
Enjoy the natural world by visiting the Wildwood Trust which has over 200 native animals set within 40 acres of ancient woodlands. Blow away the cobwebs with a walk along Long Rock, an open coastal space between Herne Bay and Whitstable. Cycle along the picturesque Viking Coastal trail and Oyster bay trail.
For those who enjoy keeping active, Herne Bay Hippodrome is an indoor adventure playground for those aged two and above. Enjoy traditional seaside fun playing a round of mini golf and the iFun Family Entertainment Centre for the whole family. There’s also a sailing club, leisure centre and sports arena.
Take a trip east to the seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate which boast year-round events celebrating music, arts, sports, food and drink. Alternatively, take a trip to Canterbury, a city rich in history and bustling with activity!
*Times, distances and directions are approximate only and are taken from maps.google.com and nationalrail.com and during peak time. November 2023.
**Data taken from compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk November 2023.
