New Homes in Swanage

What is life like in Swanage?

 

Boasting a setting on the Isle of Purbeck with heritage coastlines, beautiful beaches and shimmering sea views all part of the package, buying a house in Swanage could be the ticket to an incredible new life by the seaside. And with our range of offers which includes perks such as our Movemaker, your new home could truly feel like winning the golden ticket. 

Things to see and do in Swanage

This is the place to be if you want to live your life outdoors, spending as much time as possible exploring and enjoying the spectacular natural landscapes. From the town’s sandy beach to the 320-acre Durlston Country Park, Ballard Down and Peveril Point, you’ll also have Poole Harbour, Shell Bay and Knoll Beach close at hand. 

There are man-made attractions in the area to check out, including a number of historic forts like Corfe Castle and Durlston Castle, as well as Swanage Museum and the town’s 19th-century pier. If you have children, then Santa-Fe Fun Park and Putlake Adventure Farm are good options for family days out. 

What is education like in Swanage?

There’ll be plenty of learning to be done between all this fun, and there are several good schools either in or close to the town centre for you to choose from. They include Swanage Primary, St Mark’s CofE and St George’s CofE, which are all primary schools graded as good by Ofsted. 

The Swanage School on High Street is a leading secondary option also classed as good by the education board. If you’re looking for a local independent, then you can choose between Harrow House International College and Purbeck View School. 

What are the transport links like in Swanage?

The Isle of Purbeck has a range of bus companies which serve the local area, with Swanage’s station being located on Kings Road. The town also has a train station close to the waterfront on Station Road, while you can take a chain ferry from the tip of Shell Bay over to Poole, saving more than 25 miles compared to driving. 

If you do drive, the A351 is the main road out of Swanage and heads north west to Wareham, before joining up with the A35 which runs east towards Bournemouth. 

What is the Swanage property scene like?

Property prices in Swanage are substantially higher than the UK average, and also significantly more than the average in Dorset. That’s thanks to its incredible location, as well as great properties such as the stunning 2 and 3 bedroom homes you can find along Northbrook Road, just steps from the beach. 

With the chance to save thousands of pounds with offers such as our Part Exchange deal, where we could act as a guaranteed buyer for your existing home, getting your dream home by the seaside could be even closer than you think.

New home schemes & offers in Swanage

Looking to relocate to Swanage? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Godmanchester and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our South West property guide is here to help.