Set on the Esplanade in one of Rochester’s most sought-after riverside spots, this smart two-bedroom maisonette pairs fresh, move-in ready interiors with wide open views across the Medway. From your own private front door you rise to a bright second-floor home where the open-plan lounge diner stretches out in front of full height windows, the outlook drawing the eye to the water and flooding the room with natural light. Even on grey days the river is your backdrop, a calming scene you can enjoy from the sofa or the dining table.

Recently refurbished throughout, the décor is crisp and contemporary, the carpets soft underfoot, and the lighting thoughtfully chosen. The kitchen is neatly planned with modern cabinetry and space for everything you need, while the bathroom carries a sleek hotel feel with its clean lines and quality fittings. There are two bedrooms, the main a comfortable double and the second ideal as a guest room, nursery or a quiet work-from-home space.

Life here is wonderfully easy. Leave the car in your two allocated undercroft parking bays and wander along the Esplanade, or head 0.8 miles to Rochester’s high-speed station for fast services into London. At the weekend the historic cobbled High Street awaits, a charismatic mix of independent boutiques, cafés, highly regarded restaurants and traditional pubs, with the castle and cathedral at the heart of it all. When you return, your elevated position gives a sense of privacy and the river views set the tone for relaxed evenings in.

Offered with no forward chain, this is a turnkey first-time purchase or downsize in a prime Medway location. If you are looking for light, ease and a lifestyle that blends waterside calm with a thriving town on your doorstep, this maisonette is the one to see.

If you are interested in viewing this property contact the agent who would be delighted to show you around. Viewings strictly by appointment only. When calling please Quote Ref: TD0352.

EPC Rating: C - 74
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Expiry Date: 1/2/2122
Lease Length Remaining: 96 Years (at time of writing)
Annual Service Charge: £1612.68 PA
Annual Ground Rent: £200 PA
Ground Rent Increases: Rises to £300 PA in 2030
Service Charge / Ground Rent Includes: External maintenance of building and communal grounds, ( excluding painting of front door)
Square Feet: 629
Square Meters: 58.4
Local Authority: Medway
Council Tax Band: C – 2025/2026 = £1,962.07 PA
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating - Worcester-Bosch Greenstar 4000 Combi Boiler
Boiler Installed: July 2024
Boiler Last Serviced: July 2025
Gas Safety Certificated and EICR Electrical Certificated
Potential Rental Income £1200 PCM (approx)
Surface Water - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
Rivers and Sea - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Low
Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.
Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Rochester (0.8 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (4.6 miles)
Doctors: Rochester Health Centre, Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2EL (1.4 miles)
Pharmacy: Karsons Pharmacy, 69-71 City Way, Rochester ME1 2BA (1.9 miles)
Post Office: Rochester Post Office, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT (0.9 miles)
Supermarket: Morrisons, Knight Rd, Rochester ME2 2BD (1.3 miles)
Waste and Recycling: Cuxton Recycling, 41 Sundridge Hill, Cuxton, Rochester ME2 1LB (2.8 miles)
Gym: The Gym Group Strood, Unit C6, Strood Retail Park, Commercial Rd, Rochester ME2 2AD (1.2 miles)
Green Space: The Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QW (100 yds)

Rochester boasts an abundance of History and is heavily connected to Charles Dickens, the Dickens festival being one of a number of themed weekends held in the high street throughout the year. The cobbled high street is a huge attraction for its independent boutique shops, quaint cafe’s, highly recommended restaurants and traditional pubs. Rochester Cathedral and Castle sit on the edge of a sweeping bend of the River Medway. Whilst famous for it’s historical connections, Rochester has also seen significant new riverside development in recent years, making it attractive from a lifestyle and commuting perspective. Its newly built station offers High Speed rail links to Stratford International in 30 minutes or St Pancras International in 38 minutes. London Victoria is also accessible in just 52 minutes. Trips to the continent are also within easy reach via the Eurostar, which departs from nearby Ebbsfleet. In any part of the town you are never too far from road links, the A2 and M2 are easily accessible in under 5 miles. With the M20 and M25 approximately 10 miles away. Rochester and near-by Chatham offer a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Greenwich, Kent and The Creative Arts.

For further information including all local transport, the local schools and their Ofsted ratings please contact the agent for a buyer pack on this property.

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Maisonette in Rochester