Swanton House
Plans have been approved to build high quality apartments on the site of an historic building in Ashford town centre which has stood derelict for nearly 20 years. The scheme is located a short walk from Ashford International Station, with its 38 minute fast rail connection to central London.
The 19th century Swanton House served as an auxiliary military hospital in WWI, and was later used by Kent County Council’s Social Services. The building was beyond economic reinstatement but, in recognition of its history, A Better Choice for Property is exploring ideas to record the site’s local history to Ashford.
The building – next to Ashford College in Elwick Road and backing onto the Memorial Gardens – was purchased in 2019. Consent has now been obtained to build 34 apartments in two blocks. The apartments will include a mix of six three-bedroom flats, 24 two-bedroom flats and four one-bedroom flats, all with private balconies and built to a very high specification. 25 of the 27 car parking spaces will be fitted with electric vehicle charging points.
