27 Pope Gardens, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SQ

Located in a quiet area, surrounded by fields, this home is in a new and small development, but close to both excellent transport options and a busy town with excellent shops and facilities. It offers a great opportunity to get onto the property ladder with Shared Ownership.

Arranged over two floors and extending to approximately 922 sq ft. (86 sq m), this spacious, high quality home has everything you need including many energy saving features. The ground floor has a large and well equipped kitchen diner, with separate lounge area that has direct access to the rear private garden, with a separate downstairs Wc.

Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The layout is suited to first time buyers or those with a young family, looking for a practical home. A 360° virtual tour is available to support your viewing.

This house also benefits from 2 allocated parking spaces, gas central heating and a private enclosed rear garden, providing a good balance of indoor and outdoor space.

Financial Breakdown

• Full Market Value: £410,000
• 25% Share Value: £102,500
• Rent on unowned share: £835.30 per month
• Service charge: £166.40 per month

Local Area

A true natural haven, Tenterden is known as the Jewel of the Weald and it’s easy to see why, as it’s the perfect place to put down roots and get on the property ladder. The broad, tree-lined High Street is full of fascinating shops and boutiques. The elegant Georgian architecture, tall Victorian buildings and traditional cottages reflect how the town has been popular and prosperous for hundred of years, yet it has never lost its sense of being a tranquil country retreat.

You’ll have The High Weald, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. You can take the steam railway along the Rother Valley, play golf or enjoy the fishing at Tenterden Trout Waters. Biddenden is a respected local vineyard and a guided tour of the vines, followed by a sample of the produce, makes an excellent day out.

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens is also nearby and another great place to visit with the family. Head a little further and you’ll find yourself at Scotney Castle, with its nature trails and hop farm. Maybe the best trip of all is going to the coast, exploring Rye’s cobbled streets and soaking up the sun on Camber Sands

Wherever you’re heading, this is a great starting point. By road, the A21 takes you directly up to Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Central London, or head in the other direction and you’re soon in Hastings. It also offers a quick connection to the national motorway network.

Trains from Ashford International reach London St Pancras in just 38 minutes or go to Headcorn Station for services to Charing Cross in 1 hour 10 minutes. There are also excellent bus services to local villages and Kent’s major towns, including Cranbrook, Hastings, Rye and Maidstone.

The Eurotunnel entrance at Folkstone is just 25 miles away, and Gatwick Airport is within easy reach. Yet, with so much natural beauty within yards of your front door, maybe the best form of transport is to get on your bike and admire the scenery along the Wealden Cycle Trail.

What is Shared Ownership?

Shared Ownership offers a more accessible route to homeownership by allowing you to purchase a share of a property’s value, while paying a subsidised rent on the remaining share.

The share purchase price is based on the full market value of the property, and your rent is calculated on the remaining share owned by the landlord.

Over time, you may choose to buy additional shares in your home through a process known as staircasing, potentially increasing your ownership up to 100%.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Shared Ownership, you will need to:

• Have a combined household income under £80,000 per annum
  
• Be unable to purchase a suitable home on the open market
  
• Meet one of the standard criteria, such as being a first time buyer or forming a new household

About Highlight Housing

We are The Affordable Homes Agency.

Finding an affordable home should not feel impossible. Highlight Housing exists to improve access to good-quality, safe, affordable homes for sale and rent across the UK, working with trusted housebuilders, housing associations, private sellers and landlords.

With over 15 years’ experience across shared ownership, shared equity, mid-market rent and rent to buy, we provide clear, practical guidance that helps people understand what is genuinely within reach.

Our focus is on supporting individuals and families to move forward with confidence into a secure, well managed future home they can afford.

Shared Ownership Disclaimer

Shared Ownership is subject to eligibility, affordability checks and the terms of the lease. Rent, service charges and other costs will increase over time and should be considered carefully. Failure to meet mortgage, rent or service charge payments could put your home at risk.