New homes in Dartford are well linked at The Bridge

Those seeking stylish and well connected flats in Dartford should discover the advantages of living at The Bridge, Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after Kent development.

Supported by excellent public transport, pedestrian and cycle routes, including a Fastrack bus service to Dartford, new homes for sale at The Bridge are proving to be hot properties for people working locally and commuters.

Bluewater shopping centre and railway stations at Dartford, Greenhithe, Gravesend and Ebbsfleet can easily be reached by the Fastrack bus service, which provides free Zone 1 travel for those living at in new homes at The Bridge.

Meanwhile Ebbsfleet International offers frequent, 18-minute services to London St Pancras and is the UK’s fastest route to mainland Europe – just 125 minutes to Paris, 101 minutes to Brussels and 70 minutes to Lille.

Attracted by this superb location, discerning homebuyers have been quick to choose their favourite new one and two-bedroom flats for sale in Dartford from Taylor Wimpey’s stylish range.

What’s more, first-time buyers are able to secure selected plots through a fantastic shared-equity scheme, making it possible to own a home from just £93,750* without having to put down a huge deposit.

Tina Taylor, Regional Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey, says: “New flats at The Bridge are incredibly popular, not just because the development has some of the best transport links in England – but also because we can offer more affordable ways for people to become homeowners than the second-hand market allows.

“For example, our smart one-bedroom apartments start from just £93,750* with our shared equity scheme, and spacious new two-bedroom designs from only £116,250*.”

Under the scheme, Taylor Wimpey and Dartford Borough Council provide 25% of the purchase price of selected properties at the Bridge, through a 25-year loan, allowing buyers to own 100% of their new property for 75% of the price. Qualifying purchasers require a deposit from as little as 5% deposit subject to status, and the equity borrowed is repaid at the market value of the property.

Among the new two-bedroom apartments available to first-time buyers using the scheme are ‘Chelsea’ and ‘Caversham’ designs, from £116,250*. A one-bedroom apartment is also available through the scheme, priced at only £93,750*.

For buyers purchasing a new home without shared equity, one-bedroom apartments at The Bridge start from as little at £149,995 and two-bedroom designs from £159,995. A choice of delightful two, three and four-bedroom houses are also available, from just £199,995.

All new homes at The Bridge are completed to a high standard specification with central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood, and selected apartments boast superb individual features, including balconies and en-suite bathrooms.

Part of the ongoing Thames Gateway regeneration, The Bridge development enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of Dartford and offers stunning views across the River Thames to the iconic QEII Bridge.

As well as offering sustainable living in a wide range of homes with unique contemporary architecture and gorgeous interiors, the community also benefits from a new primary school, a nursery, youth centre, library and meeting rooms – all part of the Learning and Community Campus – plus 80 acres of public open space, parks and lakes.

Property-seekers hoping to take advantage of the superb transport links at The Bridge should visit the Sales Centre and showhomes, located off Brunel Way, via Bob Dunn Way, Dartford, and open seven days a week from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

*Based on 75% of the full purchase prices.