Directions
Highlands Grange is situated just off New Barn Road on the northern outskirts of Swanley. The local town offers day-to-day amenities, while excellent leisure can be found in the rural surroundings. Swanley train station is under a mile and a half away from the site and offers regular routes through to central London. The development can be reached within a six-minute drive of the M25, and a 10-minute drive of the A2.
This development falls under the administration of Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council.Leisure
Situated on the outskirts of Swanley, homes in Highlands Grange will be around a 10-minute walk away from Swanley Park's lush green landscape. The park, spanning 60 acres, boasts activities ranging from a well-equipped playground to a water park and boating lake. For a bustling fitness scene, White Oak Leisure Centre will be just one mile away.
A 10-minute drive will take residents to several recreational hotspots, including Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club. This popular attraction features a golfing range and green, a gym, and a state-of-the-art swimming pool. For time spent in nature, Lullingstone Country Park features woodland and countryside areas, lavender fields, and a grand 15th-century castle.
The vibrant streets of central London will be just an hour away via car and around 30 minutes away when taking the train. Offering a plethora of cultural points of interest, entertainment options, and scenic attractions, the capital has something for every taste.Transport
Residents at Highlands Grange will benefit from a superb transport network, ensuring that travel around the local area and further afield is easily achieved.
Those who wish to travel locally will have two nearby bus stops which will be a short three-minute walk away from the upcoming development. They have routes to Orpington, Swanley centre, Hawley, and Dartford.
Swanley railway station, part of the Thameslink route, will be a four-minute drive away, with links to Canterbury, Crawley, and central London - which commuters can reach in around half an hour. Farningham Road railway station will be eight minutes' drive away, forming part of the Chatham Main Line. For rail travel across the country, King's Cross Railway Station will be around 20 miles away.
Highlands Grange will be ideally placed for driving, with the proposed homes boasting easy access to several motorways. The M25 will be around two miles away, the A20 will be around six-and-a-half miles away, and A2 will take just over 10 minutes when driving.
For travel across the country and the globe, London City Airport will be a 40-minute drive away.Education
The development will be within the catchment area for several schools favoured by parents, including St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary and Downsview Community Primary, both of which will be under five minutes' drive away.
Schooling options for older pupils will include the sought-after Dartford Grammar School, a quarter-of-an-hour drive away, and the popular Orchards Academy - which will take just over 15 minutes when walking. Newstead Wood School, another highly regarded choice, will take 25 minutes when driving.
Those interested in pursuing higher education will benefit from being just over a 40-minute car journey away from the University of Greenwich. Further into the city are many distinguished universities, including University College London, Imperial College London, King's College London, and London School of Economics and Political Science.
