In light of increasing energy prices, 58% of Nationwide survey participants stated that energy efficiency is a must-have when buying a new home[1]. Featuring precision-engineered 3D modular technology, St Arthur Homes' collection of Shared Ownership properties at Kitchener Barracks has been built in partnership with leading 3D modular housebuilder, TopHat. With the average energy consumption of a TopHat home 30% lower than average across its lifetime, buyers will benefit from exceptional energy-efficiency and reduced running costs. Located in the historic Kent town of Chatham, homes here are set to launch in October.

With the 300-year-old Napoleonic Fortress, Fort Amherst positioned at the entrance of the gated community, buyers at Kitchener Barracks can enjoy a contemporary new home on a site imbued with rich military heritage. Comprising a collection of 32 one and two-bedroom homes, each home has been carefully designed with buyers in mind. Created with patented technology and precision-engineering techniques, enhanced levels of insulation in each property ensures homes will be cheaper to heat in the winter months. Spacious kitchens feature a selection of high-quality, integrated appliances. Primary bedrooms come complete with a mirrored sliding wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom to two-bedroom apartments. Complete with Luvanto laminate flooring and soft carpeting throughout, each apartment also benefits from its own outdoor space in the form of a large private balcony. The development also benefits from parking spaces on-site, as well as a car club.

Louise Mills, Sales & Marketing Director at St Arthur Homes, comments: “We are delighted to be preparing for the launch of our Shared Ownership homes at Kitchener Barracks. Working alongside TopHat, these 3D modular homes are able to provide high-quality and sustainable properties at an affordable price. Located on a site with great historic significance, buyers will have a unique opportunity to purchase a home that benefits from lower running costs whilst also being surrounded by centuries of military heritage. With this in mind, we anticipate high demand for these properties and would urge prospective purchasers to register their interest as soon as possible.”

For residents looking to make the most of their surroundings, there is plenty to explore in and around Chatham. Shoppers will be delighted by the range of stores on offer at the nearby Pentagon and Dockside Shopping Centres. Those looking to enjoy an evening of entertainment are well-placed to benefit from Chatham's 9-screen Odeon cinema and from The Brook Theatre, which showcases both professional and community theatre projects. Ideal for catching up with friends, Chatham hosts a selection of bars, pubs and restaurants, including The Pumproom at Copper Rivet Distillery, where visitors can sample the distillery's own vodka, gin or whisky.

Homes at Kitchener Barracks are surrounded by stunning green spaces. Just a short walk from the development, Great Line Heritage Park offers 70 hectares of parkland that features cycle routes, nature walks, and a designated wildflower area. Alternatively, Capstone Farm Country Park is just a 10-minute drive away and offers 114 hectares of former farmland to explore. In addition to hosting a variety of habitats from woodlands to meadows, the park also includes a selection of outdoor gym equipment, a café, and a fishing lake.

Ideal for getting around, Chatham railway station is just a 5-minute cycle away and offers direct services to destinations including Rochester (3 minutes), London St Pancras (41 minutes) and London Victoria (47 minutes). There is also an excellent network of road links nearby, with the M2 providing easy access to Maidstone, Canterbury and Dover. For international travel needs, Gatwick Airport can be reached in under an hour by car.

Prices at Kitchener Barracks start from £102,500 for a 50% share of a home with a full market value of £205,000. For further information about Shared Ownership at Kitchener Barracks, please visit https://www.starthurhomes.com/developments/kitchener-barracks/

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About St Arthur Homes

St. Arthur Homes is a registered provider of affordable housing bringing a fresh approach to the shared ownership market. Dynamic and forward-looking, the company has strong ambition to grow its portfolio to at least 2,000 homes by 2026.  St Arthur specialises in high quality shared ownership homes, where there is no distinction with properties for open market sale. Working collaboratively as a member of the Wayfarer Partnership, St Arthur is committed to improving affordability for buyers and helping to support more people onto the property ladder.

As a Homes England approved provider, St Arthur Homes acquires, owns and manages property across outer London and both the south and east of England and is now expanding into The Midlands. St Arthur Homes has strong relationships with a wide range of agents, housebuilders and local authority partners in London and across England. Private equity finance means the team can move quickly in an agile and commercially focused manner. The company is actively seeking to build relationships across the sector and acquire more sites.

TopHat: TopHat is a privately held business, 70% owned by Goldman Sachs. The business was founded in 2016 by CEO Jordan Rosenhaus and architect and Chief Design Officer Krishan Pattni and is one of the UK's leading 3D modular housebuilders. TopHat currently employs almost 300 people and can produce over 2 beautiful new homes per day from its existing facility at Foston in Derby. TopHat's homes are the greenest new homes being built at scale in the UK today. Low carbon to build, with air source heat pumps and high specification insulation ensuring that they are also low-carbon, low-energy and low-cost to run. Our proprietary technology platform, advanced robotics and innovative patented facade combine to create endless design possibilities without the high cost and loss of efficiency that are often associated with bespoke designs. The new manufacturing facility at 650,000 sq ft will be the size of 11 football pitches and will be able to produce 16 houses a day at the rate of about one house per hour. The new facility will be built to “BREEAM Excellent” standard.

[1] https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/assets/pdfs/media/press-releases/2022-press-releases/halifax/2022.08.26-fifth-going-green-when-making-home-improvements.pdf