The Hamlet at Chilmington Green: Homes, Prices and Local Guide

Last updated: 13 July 2026

The Hamlet is a low-density residential development within Chilmington Green, near Ashford in Kent. Built by Jarvis Homes, the development contains 99 two, three, four and five-bedroom properties. Most are detached houses set on generous plots with landscaped gardens, garages and spacious internal layouts.

The Hamlet is widely seen as one of the more premium existing sections of Chilmington Green. That is not an official ranking — it reflects lower housing density, larger gardens, predominantly detached homes, traditional construction and generally higher asking prices. The Jarvis development is now in its third and final phase, but the wider masterplan character area called The Hamlet is larger than the 99-home estate and further homes may follow.

The Hamlet at a glance

• Developer: Jarvis Homes
• Number of homes: 99
• Development phases: Three
• Current status: Final phase nearing completion
• Property range: Two, three, four and five-bedroom houses
• Main housing type: Predominantly detached
• Character: Low-density, landscaped, rural in feel
• Example new-home asking price: £719,000 for a four-bedroom detached

What is The Hamlet?

The Hamlet is both the name of a Jarvis Homes development and one of the five official Chilmington Green character areas. The current estate occupies part of the wider Hamlet character area and was planned as a quieter, lower-density neighbourhood intended to preserve more of the rural character of the original landscape.

Jarvis describes its scheme as a 99-home collection of two to five-bedroom houses, predominantly detached and set among landscaped gardens and communal green spaces. That distinguishes it clearly from the denser townhouse and apartment developments at Chilmington Lakes and parts of Chilmington Rise.

Who built The Hamlet?

The Hamlet is built by Jarvis Homes, a Kent housebuilder with a long history of building in and around Ashford and Tenterden. Jarvis promotes traditional construction — mainly brick and block — alongside modern energy-efficient specifications. The first Phase 1 homes became ready around the end of 2020. Sales then moved through Phase 2 and into the third and final phase.

Unlike the Hodson developments at Chilmington Gate and Chilmington Lakes, The Hamlet is not part of the group of Hodson-associated companies that entered administration in 2026. Ashford Borough Council specifically distinguished the Jarvis and BDW developments from the affected Hodson companies. See our Hodson administration explainer for the wider context.

How many homes are in The Hamlet?

The Jarvis Homes development contains 99 properties across three phases — a figure clearly supported by Jarvis marketing material and planning documentation. It includes a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, with detached four and five-bedroom houses forming a particularly visible part of the estate. The number 99 applies to the Jarvis development only; it does not represent the eventual total across the wider official Hamlet character area.

What types of homes are in The Hamlet?

• Two-bedroom semi-detached homes
• Three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes
• Four-bedroom semi-detached houses
• Four-bedroom detached homes
• Five-bedroom detached houses

Named house types have included The Nightingale, The Woodpecker, The Greenfinch, The Osprey, The Wren, The Blackbird, The Kestrel, The Starling, The Swallow and The Kingfisher. Current Phase 3 homes range from about 1,441 sq ft for some four-bedroom semis to more than 2,000 sq ft for larger five-bedroom detached properties. Many homes include garages or car barns; larger properties may have double garages and wider plots.

What is the specification at The Hamlet?

Jarvis has positioned The Hamlet as a higher-specification development. Promoted features have included:

• Traditional brick-and-block construction
• Underfloor heating across the ground floor
• Stone kitchen worktops
• Landscaped gardens and patios
• External lighting
• Garages or car barns
• Larger plots
• Modern energy-efficiency measures

Specifications vary by phase and individual property. Buyers should confirm what is included in the agreed purchase price rather than assuming that every feature shown in an older brochure remains standard. The development also includes landscaped communal spaces and a lagoon. A cricket pitch forms part of the planned landscape to the north of the estate.

Is The Hamlet finished?

The Hamlet is close to being completed but is not yet entirely sold and occupied. Jarvis is selling Phase 3, the final phase of the 99-home scheme. Its current website lists one four-bedroom detached Nightingale property at £719,000, with many surrounding plots shown as sold or reserved. Recent estate-agent marketing has described the remaining plots as the "final release", with completion expected during 2026. Availability can change quickly — check directly with Jarvis Homes.

House prices at The Hamlet

Homes at The Hamlet generally sit in the upper part of the current Chilmington Green property market. Current and recent asking-price examples include:

• A four-bedroom detached Nightingale at £719,000
• A final-release four-bedroom detached at approximately £675,000
• Other new four-bedroom properties advertised around £699,000
• A four-bedroom semi-detached resale at approximately £569,000

These examples show that price depends heavily on house type, size, plot, garage and whether the property is new or previously occupied. Larger five-bedroom properties have also sold within the development, but too few are openly marketed to calculate a reliable present average. Live listings sit on Rightmove and Zoopla.

Is The Hamlet the most expensive part of Chilmington?

The Hamlet is probably the most consistently premium of the major completed developments, but not every Hamlet property costs more than every home elsewhere. A large five-bedroom home at Chilmington Rise has been marketed at approximately £775,000 — above the advertised price of some remaining Hamlet homes.

The distinction is that The Hamlet has a higher concentration of detached properties, larger gardens, double garages, lower-density streets, premium internal specifications and four to five-bedroom homes. Chilmington Rise includes homes at both lower and higher prices; Chilmington Lakes contains apartments, townhouses and larger houses. The Hamlet's overall character is therefore more uniformly upmarket, even where the single highest asking price may be found elsewhere.

What is it like to live at The Hamlet?

The Hamlet has a more rural and spacious feel than the denser early Chilmington developments. Streets contain fewer homes per hectare, with larger gaps between buildings and more garden space. Landscaped areas and views towards the surrounding countryside strengthen the impression of a separate, quieter enclave.

Potential advantages: larger homes and gardens, mostly detached properties, garages and generous parking, high internal specifications, landscaped surroundings, access to new schools, proximity to Ashford, and a quieter environment than denser sections.

Potential considerations: higher purchase prices, estate and community charges, limited shops within walking distance, dependence on a car for many journeys, future construction around the wider character area, and ongoing delivery of Chilmington infrastructure.

Schools near The Hamlet

Chilmington Green Primary School and Chilmington Green Secondary School are both open. The permanent primary-school site opened in September 2021; the permanent secondary-school building opened in September 2025. The Hamlet is not immediately beside every school entrance — walking routes vary by property, so check the actual route rather than relying only on straight-line distance. See our schools guide.

Will The Hamlet expand?

The existing Jarvis Homes estate is approaching the end of its planned 99-home programme, and there is no confirmed fourth major Jarvis phase. However, the wider official Hamlet character area is not fully built. The detailed Phase 2 masterplan identifies remaining Hamlet land parcels I2 and J2, and the planned Green Spine is intended to extend into these areas and connect towards Brisley Farm.

Planning guidance limits development within the Hamlet character area to a relatively low density — parts are expected to remain at no more than approximately 25 homes per hectare — to protect the rural, spacious character. More homes may eventually be built nearby, but they should follow a lower-density form than more urban parts such as Chilmington Rise.

Infrastructure planned near The Hamlet

• Extension of the Green Spine
• New walking and cycling connections
• Sports and leisure facilities, including a cricket pitch
• Play spaces
• Additional residential roads
• Links towards Brisley Farm
• Better access to the future district centre
• More frequent bus services as the population grows

Some facilities are tied to the number of occupied homes across Chilmington rather than a fixed calendar date. See our Section 106 explainer for how these obligations work.

The Hamlet compared with Laurel Court

Laurel Court is a separate, much smaller Jarvis Homes development next to The Hamlet. It contains seven large detached homes on spacious plots and is described by Jarvis as an exclusive high-specification collection. Laurel Court contributes to the premium character of this part of Chilmington, but it should not be counted as part of The Hamlet's 99 homes.

Is The Hamlet a good place to buy?

The Hamlet is likely to appeal most to buyers seeking a larger family home, more outdoor space and a quieter layout than a conventional high-density new-build estate. It may be less suitable for those seeking a lower entry price, a small low-maintenance apartment, or immediate access to a completed town centre.

Before buying, investigate estate and CMO charges, road adoption, planned neighbouring development, the legal status of communal land, boundaries and maintenance responsibilities, broadband availability, public transport, school admission arrangements, and new-home warranty coverage. Our buying a home guide turns these into a checklist.