Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, is delivering 92 new affordable homes in Dartford, all ideally suited to the needs of local first-time buyers. Just launched, Latimer at Knights Reach will be available for shared ownership, providing keen buyers with an affordable route to owning their own home in a brilliantly connected, sought-after location that has easy access to London.

Every element of Latimer at Knights Reach has been designed to cater to the needs of first-time buyers, from its exceptional location to the quality of its new homes and amenities. Its proximity to London, the wealth of amenities at Bluewater (five minutes away by car) and the affordable nature of the homes means that those seeking to step onto the property ladder will find all they need (and more!) at Latimer at Knights Reach.

The first phase of the development is providing 10 houses and 32 apartments, with a further 50 homes to follow in 2026/27. When complete, a new community will have been created, featuring new play areas, an on-site health centre, new shops, an attractive linear park, community orchard and new pedestrian and cycling routes.

Home to one- and two-bedroom apartments, along with two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, Latimer at Knights Reach will perfectly suit the needs of first-time buyers. The contemporary interiors feature marble effect laminate kitchen worktops, individually designed contemporary Symphony Woodbury Gloss Platinum kitchen units, Porcelanosa tiling in bathrooms and appliances including ovens, hobs, integrated fridge/freezers and washer/dryers in utility rooms for every home.

Sam Truman, Regional Sales Manager at Latimer by Clarion Housing Group, comments: “Latimer at Knights Reach is one of those special developments that provides it all, from an outstanding location to high-quality homes designed with local buyers’ budgets in mind. By providing homes available with shared ownership, we are proud to be supporting Dartford families getting onto the property ladder with a lower deposit, while not compromising on the location, quality or sustainability of their homes.”

Dartford is a popular area for first-time buyers seeking the convenience of being so close to London. Latimer at Knights Reach serves this market beautifully, providing homes just a short six-minute drive from Stone Crossing Station. From there, travellers can catch direct trains to London Bridge and Charing Cross in 38 minutes and 49 minutes respectively. They can also reach Liverpool Street in as little as 37 minutes with a single change. Alternatively, Dartford Station and Ebbsfleet International Station are both under a 10 minute drive from Latimer at Knights Reach.

The development’s proximity to Ebbsfleet opens up easy international travel options, with London St Pancras an 18-minute journey away for direct connections to Paris, Brussels and Lille. Travelling by road, Gatwick Airport is 34 miles away, while the nearby A2/M2 provides access to Dover in under an hour, for ferry services to France.

Connectivity and commutability aren’t the only benefits of life for residents of Latimer at Knights Reach. The homes also provide fast access to a host of local shopping and leisure facilities. Bluewater, one of the largest shopping centres in the UK, is just five minutes’ drive away. In addition to 300 stores, the vast complex is home to a luxury cinema, a huge choice of restaurants and coffee shops, a skating rink and Hangloose Adventure for zipwire thrills. For further entertainment, Dartford is also home to two independent arts and entertainment venues: The Orchard Theatre and the Mick Jagger Centre, named to honour one of Dartford’s most famous sons.

Families with children are also well-served by Latimer at Knights Reach. There are a large number of nurseries and primary schools nearby that Ofsted has rated Good or Outstanding, along with two Outstanding-rated grammar schools in Dartford. One of them – Dartford Grammar School for Boys – has just been named ‘State Secondary School of the Year in the South East’ in the Sunday Times’ School League Table 2025.[1]

The surrounding rolling countryside is another key attraction for local families, offering an opportunity to embrace healthy, active lifestyles and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Two fairly new country parks are easily reachable from Latimer at Knights Reach, with a well-stocked orchard, picnic and play areas in nearby Darenth, on the edge of the North Downs, and woodland and ponds at the picturesque Beacon Wood Country Park. The Darent Valley Path is also a lovely spot for riverside meanders, passing lavender fields, pretty villages, water mills and castles as it winds its 19-mile journey between the banks of the River Thames and the Sevenoaks area.

Buying with shared ownership enables buyers to purchase a share of their property, with a subsidised rent payable to Latimer for the remaining share. Over time, buyers can increase their shares, all the way up to full ownership. As the buyer only needs a deposit based on the value of their initial share, the barrier of raising capital for a deposit is vastly reduced, making it the perfect option for first-time buyers and young families that cannot afford to buy on the open market.

Prices start from £150,000 for a 40% share of a two bedroom house priced at £375,000 FMV. To find out more about shared ownership with Latimer at Knights Reach, visit https://www.latimerhomes.com/new-build-homes/kent/stone/knights-reach or call 0300 100 0309.

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For press information contact Alice McCutcheon or Gemma Moyle at The Oracle Group

on 020 8394 2821 or email [email protected]

[1] https://www.thetimes.com/best-schools-league-table/secondary/article/top-secondary-schools-revealed-6wgtfpnwk

About Latimer

As the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, Latimer is dedicated to building homes for all tenures and reinvesting any surplus back into the organization to support its social mission. The goal is to create sustainable, high-quality communities where people can thrive.

The surplus from Latimer developments is reinvested into Clarion Housing Group to build more affordable homes, improve, and maintain existing social homes, and support communities.

We are leading the transition to net zero carbon homes by 2050, generating over £3 billion of social value along the way and investing in our residents with jobs, skills, and training opportunities. We’re putting sustainability front and centre to ensure everything we build, own, and do is making a difference for our people and our planet.
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