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Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights
Sales Information Centre, Off Royal Military Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EF
Prices from £185,000 to £312,995
Introducing Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights
Located in Folkestone, Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights is a welcoming community with areas of open space, play areas and coastal walks on the doorstep. The development will provide a choice of one and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom houses, with a range of contemporary designs and flexible living spaces to choose from.
Risborough Court is part of the exciting new community at Shorncliffe Heights, located on the former MoD Shorncliffe Garrison barracks. With green open space, as well as an area of retained woodland, there’s plenty of opportunity for walks and exercise right on the doorstep. Many pathways lead to views of the coast so you can enjoy the picturesque scenery.
Risborough Court is also just a five minute drive from the bustling town centre of Folkestone, where you’ll find independent shops and amenities. The M20 and Folkestone West Railway station are also close by, with great connections to London.
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About the development
The development has a distinctive military layout with the homes reflecting the previous MoD Barracks. The apartment blocks have been positioned around an area of green space, reminiscent of a parade ground layout whilst depicting modern day living.
You’ll find plenty of areas to explore and enjoy the outdoors with the new three acre green open space, the retained woodland area and listed buildings on the development, whilst various pathways will take you to views of the coast.
The development has a distinctive military layout with the homes reflecting the previous MoD Barracks. The apartment blocks have been positioned around an area of green space, reminiscent of a parade ground layout whilst depicting modern day living.
You’ll find plenty of areas to explore and enjoy the outdoors with the new three acre green open space, the retained woodland area and listed buildings on the development, whilst various pathways will take you to views of the coast.
Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights
The perfect place to be
Located in the historic town of Folkestone, with sandy beaches and lush countryside nearby, Risborough Court is the perfect place to call home. Residents will enjoy stunning views of the coastline and can find all the amenities they need in Folkestone which has a selection of independent shops, bars and a quirky Creative Corner with a regular programme of theatre, comedy, music and festivals. For trips further afield, Folkestone West Railway station provides direct services to London St Pancras in around an hour*, whilst the nearby M20 offers quick links to the city and further afield, including to the Eurotunnel for trips to Europe.
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Save thousands on Stamp Duty
Save thousands on Stamp Duty if you buy a new home before 31st March 2025
Welcome to Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights
Risborough Court is part of the exciting new community at Shorncliffe Heights, located on the former MoD Shorncliffe Garrison barracks.
We donated over £29,000 to good causes in Kent in 2024
In 2024, we donated over £29,000 to charities, schools, sports clubs, and community groups across Kent
Energy saving features
Our new homes have a variety of energy saving features that can save you money.
Recommended by customers
We are so confident in our customer service that we welcome trust pilot reviews from all customers.
Local investment
A house is more than just a home, it’s also about the community that surrounds it
The Christmas Dinner Folkestone wins £1,000 donation
The Christmas Dinner Folkestone have been announced as the latest winners of our Community Chest competition
Charity golf day
Our South East team hosted a Charity Golf Day at Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club Golf Club
Proud to support Folkestone Armed Forces Day
We have shown our support for the annual event with a £1,000 donation
Sandgate Community Garden blooms thanks to donation
We’ve supported Sandgate Community Garden with a £300 donation
Rising golf star Ellie Taylor celebrates sponsorship
Promising young golfer Ellie Taylor is celebrating a sponsorship from our team
Save thousands on Stamp Duty
Save thousands on Stamp Duty if you buy a new home before 31st March 2025
Welcome to Risborough Court at Shorncliffe Heights
Risborough Court is part of the exciting new community at Shorncliffe Heights, located on the former MoD Shorncliffe Garrison barracks.
We donated over £29,000 to good causes in Kent in 2024
In 2024, we donated over £29,000 to charities, schools, sports clubs, and community groups across Kent
Energy saving features
Our new homes have a variety of energy saving features that can save you money.
Recommended by customers
We are so confident in our customer service that we welcome trust pilot reviews from all customers.
Local investment
A house is more than just a home, it’s also about the community that surrounds it
The Christmas Dinner Folkestone wins £1,000 donation
The Christmas Dinner Folkestone have been announced as the latest winners of our Community Chest competition
Charity golf day
Our South East team hosted a Charity Golf Day at Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club Golf Club
Proud to support Folkestone Armed Forces Day
We have shown our support for the annual event with a £1,000 donation
Sandgate Community Garden blooms thanks to donation
We’ve supported Sandgate Community Garden with a £300 donation
Rising golf star Ellie Taylor celebrates sponsorship
Promising young golfer Ellie Taylor is celebrating a sponsorship from our teamIf you buy a new home in England before 31st March 2025, you could save thousands of pounds in Stamp Duty costs. After the 31st March 2025, current Stamp Duty reductions will end and the payment thresholds will change.
The price at which you do not have to pay Stamp Duty on a home will lower from £250,000 to £125,000. If you are a first time buyer, the price will lower from £425,000 to £300,000.
Get in touch with our team to talk about the ongoing changes and to discuss how we could help you to move into a new home in the new year.
Find out more about Stamp Duty here
Welcome to Risborough Court
Risborough Court is part of the exciting new community at Shorncliffe Heights, located on the former MoD Shorncliffe Garrison barracks. With green open space, as well as an area of retained woodland, there’s plenty of opportunity for walks and exercise right on the doorstep. You’ll find plenty of areas to explore and enjoy the outdoors with the new three acre green open space, the retained woodland area and listed buildings on the development, whilst various pathways will take you to views of the coast.
We donated over £29,000 to good causes in Kent in 2024
We supported a variety of organisations including Amber, a charity supporting young people facing homelessness, who received a £22,000 donation with funds raised during our charity golf day.
Through our Community Chest initiative, which invites Kent residents to nominate local causes for donations, we contributed £1,000 each to Making Miracles and The Christmas Dinner Folkestone.
Tom Wells, a volunteer at The Christmas Dinner Folkestone, said: “A massive thank you to Taylor Wimpey for such a generous donation.”
Kelly Wells, CEO for Making Miracles, said: “We are so delighted to receive this donation in our tenth year having supported over 5000 families locally. It will help us to continue to offer our services and provide bereavement care for people in their darkest moments. Thank you so much.”
We also supported local community events, including the Herne Bay Festival and Folkestone Armed Forces Day, and sponsored sports teams including Herne Bay FC Women and Dartford FC, with a total of £1,000 in sponsorship. Local primary schools also benefitted from donations during World Book Day and Walk to School Month.
Jason Stokes, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey South East, said: “From schools and sports teams, to community events and charities who provide vital support to people in need, giving back to the communities in which we build is at the heart of what we do. We’re pleased to have supported a range of groups in and around Kent in 2024 and we’re dedicated to doing more of the same in 2025.”
Energy saving features
Our new homes have a variety of energy saving features that can save you money. From clever ways to save water and keep your home cosy and warm, to energy efficient appliances, we've got it covered. Great for the planet, and great for your wallet, with an average saving of over £2,200 a year on a new build house.*
Discover how an energy efficient new home can be better for the planet, better for you and your bank balance, with an average saving of over £2,200 a year on energy bills.* Get in touch with one of our Sales Executives today or find out more here.
Recommended by customers
We are so confident in our customer service that we welcome trust pilot reviews from all customers. Listening to your feed back and making sure you're happy helps us improve our service and allows us to continue to lead the industry. Some of our wonderful customers have commented on our recent developments, read more trust pilot reviews here.
Local investment
A house is more than just a home, it’s also about the community that surrounds it. That’s why we’re invested in building communities that support local businesses, provide much needed facilities for the area and bring people together.To support the growing community in Folkestone and the wider Shorncliffe Heights development, we’ll be providing over £3million towards primary education, £167,000 towards local libraries and £445,000 towards the maintenance of open spaces as part of our planning obligations. We will also be providing £80,000 to Folkestone and Hythe District Council towards public rights of way improvements, £25,000 for improvements to cycle routes, £880,000 towards local bus services and £25,000 towards works at the A20 Cheriton High Street/Risborough Lane signals junction. In addition we will be carrying out significant road improvements in the area.
Christmas Dinner
The Christmas Dinner Folkestone have been announced as the latest winners of our Community Chest competition. The volunteer-led group, which was set up in 2021, has received a £1,000 donation which will go towards providing a Christmas Day event for young adults aged 18 to 25 who have left the care system and would otherwise spend the day alone.Tom Wells, volunteer at The Christmas Dinner Folkestone, said: “A massive thank you to Taylor Wimpey for such a generous donation. Each year, we welcome up to 50 Care Leavers from across Kent, many of whom would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone. Thanks to the support we receive, we're able to provide transport, a festive meal, entertainment, gifts, and hampers to take home. As an entirely voluntary group, we depend on the generosity of our local community to make this special event possible for our Care Leavers.”
Jason Stokes, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey South East, said: “We’re delighted to announce The Christmas Dinner Folkestone as the latest winner of our Community Chest competition. The Christmas period can be challenging and lonely for many and the team at The Christmas Dinner do such fantastic work in bringing young adults together. We hope our funding goes some way towards providing an enjoyable day for everyone attending."
Charity golf day
Our South East team hosted a Charity Golf Day at Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club Golf Club on Thursday 7th September, in order to raise significant funds and much needed awareness for Amber, a local youth homelessness charity. Amber helps young homeless people to transform their lives by giving them a safe place to live, as well as support and opportunities to find employment, education or training. Our South East team raised £18,000 during the Charity Golf Day and the proceeds will help the young people living at the Downsview centre, located just outside of Ashford.
We support Folkestone Armed Forces & Community Fun Day
The family fun day, organised by Folkestone Town Council, took place on Sunday 30th June. This national event aims to honour those currently serving in the military and commemorate those who have lost their lives in service.The community was treated to a variety of activities, including a memorable display by the Red Arrows. Children and adults alike enjoyed the cadet’s activity tents and face painting, while military enthusiasts explored static aircraft and vehicle displays.
Visitors also enjoyed an array of food stalls, bars and live music making it a memorable day for all attendees.
Sandgate Community Garden blooms with donation from our team
Sandgate Community Garden, a volunteer-led initiative at Enbrook Park in Sandgate, has received a £300 donation from our South East team.
Founded in 2019, the group hosts weekly gardening sessions for the local community, including lessons on growing food. Our donation will support their efforts to improve the natural environment, including the upkeep of a newly introduced wildlife pond.
The team of volunteers also support other local initiatives in Sandgate and Folkestone, including some 'Incredible Edible' planters, and patches of land, where locally grown produce is shared among community members.
Leonie Wootton, Sandgate Community Garden, said: “We would like to thank Taylor Wimpey’s for their support in helping us enhance the Sandgate Community Garden and further our mission of fostering environmental education and sustainability. This donation will help us continue to create a vibrant space for learning.”
Jason Stokes, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey South East, said: “The Sandgate Community Garden Community is a fantastic initiative which encourages us all to live more sustainably. It’s brilliant to see the positive impact their work is having in Sandgate and the surrounding area and we were pleased to offer our support.”
For more information on Sandgate Community Garden, please visit the website here.
Rising golf star Ellie Taylor celebrates sponsorship
Promising young golfer Ellie Taylor is celebrating a new sponsorship from our South East team. At just ten years old, Ellie is ranked among the top 18 female golfers of her age in the UK and has twice been named “Best Girl in Kent Under 10” at the Kent Golf Invicta 10s. She is also the daughter of Colin, Site Manager at Shorncliffe Heights.Ellie has most recently competed in the Nick Faldo Futures Series - a national competition with over 1,000 entrants. She reached the grand final of the competition which took place at the Belfry on August 28th and secured a top 10 finish.
Ellie said: “I’d like to thank Taylor Wimpey for their support. Their sponsorship will help me enter more tournaments and keep improving my game. I’m excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep playing and learning.”
Jason Stokes, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey South East, said: “Ellie is extremely talented and we’re delighted to offer sponsorship to help her continue working towards her golfing dreams. We’re sure she has an incredibly bright future ahead and wish her the best of luck in her sport.”
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