Bellway - Ebbsfleet Cross

Families living in Ebbsfleet Cross can benefit from a good choice of schools within the local area. For younger children, ages 4 to 11, this includes The Craylands School, only 10 minutes' walk from the development. Around 1.5 miles away, 11 - 18 year olds are catered for by The Ebbsfleet Academy. Dartford Science and Technology College is a non-selective school educating girls aged 11-18. The school has a focus on increasing the number of girls interested in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers. For higher education, North Kent College has a campus nearby and offers a selection of apprenticeships, as well as vocational and academic courses.

Residents of Ebbsfleet Cross can benefit from its exceptional travel connections. A fast-track bus route takes passengers to Ebbsfleet International station, which provides regular high-speed rail services to London in 16 minutes, Stratford in 11 minutes, as well as St. Pancras in 18 minutes - from where commuters can connect to a Eurostar. Greenhithe Railway Station is also close by and, as well as being the gateway to Kent, trains will take you to London Bridge in around 50 minutes. Swanscombe Station is a mere 0.5 miles away, taking you to Liverpool Street in just 46 minutes.

For travel by bus, Ebbsfleet Cross is a short walk from the nearest bus stop for the Fast track B service to Dartford, Bluewater and Ebbsfleet International, and 15 minutes' walk from Swanscombe railway station.

The M25 motorway is less than 15 minutes' drive away from the development and connects the majority of Britain's most well-travelled routes, while the nearby A2 winds its way south east through Kent all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover.

Ebbsfleet Cross benefits from being located in a lush garden city, which has plenty of green, outdoor space and opportunities to keep active, with an abundance of country parks, open countryside, fitness centres, spas and leisure activities all within close proximity. Outdoors, Darenth Country Park is around three miles away from the development and includes wildflower meadows, as well as open green fields and an orchard featuring over 150 varieties of fruit trees. Part of the park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, as the area was historically used as an ancient Saxon burial ground. Now popular with joggers, cyclists, walkers and families, newer additions to the park include a children's play area, marked trails and walks, cycle paths and more. For indoor sports and general fitness, residents of Ebbsfleet Cross will also benefit from the development's close proximity to Swanscombe Leisure Centre, which offers a badminton and squash courts, a gym, fitness studio, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Situated just over two miles away from Ebbsfleet Cross, Bluewater Shopping Centre offers much more than its 300 retail stores. With a reputation for being one of the most exciting shopping and leisure destinations in the country with 50 bars, restaurants and cafes offering a wide variety of dining options. Children are well catered for with a trampoline park, a children's adventure park, as well as a dinosaur themed softplay for younger children and a young driver's centre for those aged 11 plus. For entertainment for children and adults of all ages, there is an arcade with games, rides and simulators, as well as an impressive 17-screen cinema, with IMAX.

Ebbsfleet Cross enjoys world-class amenities right on its doorstep with the renowned Bluewater Shopping Centre located around a seven-minute drive from home. Bluewater is home to 300 stores, featuring a mix of designer and high street names, independent boutiques, department stores and food retailers. For daily essentials, Swanscombe High Street is around half a mile away and offers a small selection of local shops. There are also several supermarkets only a short drive away from the development.