Investing in Ashford

Ashford presents one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the South East.

Ashford Town Centre Commercial Developments

• Ashford Commercial Quarter: Part of Ashford’s Big 8 projects, the Ashford Commercial Quarter is the borough’s business centre, offering high-quality office space next to the International station and includes:

  Connect 38 (Completed): Developed by Quinn Estates and George Wilson Holdings, Connect 38 is the first phase of the Ashford Commercial Quarter and offers 80,500 sq. ft. of Grade A office space.

  The Coachworks (Completed): Developed by London-based architects Turner.Works, The Coachworks offers co-working and studio spaces, as well as food and drink outlets and an event space next to the town centre.

• Elwick Place (Phase 1 Completed): A leisure and restaurant complex developed by Stanhope PLC, Elwick Place is home to The Ashford Cinema (formally Picturehouse) as well as a range of restaurants, a gym and a model train centre.

• Curious Brewery (Completed): The Curious Brewery is a key investment location in Ashford. Not only is this a working brewery, but it also includes a shop, a bar and a restaurant, making it a tourist destination.

• Ashford College (Phase 1 Completed): Helping bridge the skills gap in Ashford, the Ashford College is one of Ashford Borough Council’s Big 8 projects. The first phase is complete and welcoming students in a central location.

Commercial developments across the borough

• Newtown Works (Planning approval granted): A film studio-led £250m regeneration project, Newtown Works will offer state-of-the-art film production studios, as well as commercial and residential space.

• Eureka Park (Completed): Eureka Park is already home to national and international businesses including EDF, ICU Medical UK and The RIFT Group and a further 375,000 sq ft of commercial space is available for development.

• Waterbrook Park (Phase 2 underway): Located next to the new Junction 10A on the M20, Waterbrook Park offers industrial space in a strategic location. Find out more about this GSE Group development and opportunities.

• Orbital Park (Phase 2 underway): With its first phase home to industrial, trade counter and the motor trade, Orbital Park’s Phase 2 is a key investment location for businesses, with up to 8.65 hectares of development space available.

• Carlton Road Business Park (Completed): Located next to Junction 9 on the M20, Carlton Road Business Park offers 50,046 sq. ft. of warehouse space, making it an ideal location for manufacturing and logistics businesses.

• Ashford Designer Outlet Expansion (Completed): Part of Ashford’s Big 8 projects, the expansion was completed in November 2019. It is home to over 100 stores and restaurants, as well as Europe’s largest living wall.

Residential Developments:

• The South Ashford Garden Community (SAGC) (Underway): SAGC is made up of three developments, Chilmington Green (5,750 homes) and two proposed sites: Court Lodge (950 homes) and Kingsnorth Green (550 homes).

• Finberry (Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 complete. Phase 5 underway): Finberry will include 1,180 new homes, delivered in 14 phases and will have a village centre, a new school and all necessary facilities.

• Conningbrook Lakes (Underway): This residential development will include 300 new homes located in one of Ashford’s most stunning country parks and is a joint venture between Wester Hill Houses, Latimer and Clarion Housing Group.

• Riverside Park (Underway): Developed by GRE Assets, The Riverside Park residential development will include high-quality 246 apartments and 26 town houses once complete.

• Victoria Point (Underway): Elevate Property Group’s Victoria Point will include high-spec 216 apartments located opposite the Curious Brewery.

• Infinity Ashford (Planned): Infinity Ashford, is a landmark high quality residential development on a prominent brownfield site, aiming to regenerate into a thriving neighbourhood.

Ashford’s pace of development is world leading and there are still many opportunities to explore. If you want to be part of it and find new development space, contact our team.