Flat for sale in St. Margarets Street, Rochester ME1

£600,000 - £625,000 Guide Price. Historical Napoleonic Fortress. Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment. Authentic period features. With contemporary interiors. Roof terrace, viewing turret + gardens. Two private parking spaces. Epic Rochester/ River Medway views. Easy road/ rail access. Excellent schooling options

Fine and Country have the honour to present one of the regions finest historical homes in the form of the Grade II Listed Fort Clarence. Now a unique and utterly charming penthouse apartment housed within a Napoleonic fortress with authentic period features abound, blending harmoniously with the conveniences of a modern home while affording breathtaking, panoramic vistas over Rochester and the River Medway.

Step Inside

Configured over two floors and with in-excess of 1,500 sq/ft of extremely versatile living accommodation this exceptional home offers light filled, contemporary space while exhibiting quite striking evidence of its past. An exquisite barrel roll brick vaulted ceiling and somewhat unique Eyebrow Windows (formerly housing the cannon) featuring within a palatially sized, open-plan, kitchen/ dining area and lounge with a contemporary log-burner.

A stunning spiral staircase rises to a contemporary addition on the roof. An oversized landing is currently utilized as an office. A sense of space features within a principal bedroom with luxurious en-suite facilities, a vaulted ceiling and glazed wall/ door opening to the most idyllic south facing roof terrace. An equally luxurious family bath/ shower room serves a second double bedroom with magnificent views over Rochester.

Private Roof Terrace, Viewing Turret & Communal Gardens

A large walled, south facing roof terrace affords the ideal space to entertain family, friends, to relax and unwind while dining al fresco. A gangway leads on to a private turret with a 360 degree vantage point and truly wonderful views over the Rochester townscape and River Medway. In addition, communal gardens can be enjoyed to the front and side of the property.

History

Originally constructed between 1808 - 1812, Fort Clarence is of unique construction and the only one of its kind surviving in the United Kingdom. Once served as gun tower and observation post, in the years to follow the property was utilized in many ways, leaving an extremely fascinating and colourful history behind. Private developers acquired the building from English Heritage in the late 1990's, when it was developed to create just four, exclusive and highly desirable apartments and recognized as a Scheduled Ancient Monument in conjunction with being Grade II Listed.

Location

Situated within Historic Rochester and just a stone's throw of its characterful High Street to take in its cafe culture, bars and highly popular restaurants, entertainment is but a short distance away. Artisan boutiques and unique independent shops make it popular to those looking for something different. Rochester Cathedral, the second oldest in England having been founded in 604AD, has been a place of worship for over 1400 years. The 12th century Norman castle is one of the best preserved in England and France and sits proudly over the river Medway and its marina, great for Sunday walks. The castle grounds regularly become a place of entertainment offering concerts and open-air cinema, something that comes highly recommended. One of the highlights is a proms style concert finished off with fireworks. Rochester is well known to have been the residence of Charles Dickens and the setting and influence to many of his characters and stories. For those looking for shopping, cinema, restaurants and bars all under one roof, Bluewater shopping centre is approximately 20 minutes distant.

Well regarded and popular independent schools are within easy reach including Kings School, Gads Hill and Cobham Hall.

Ideally located for the commuter, Rochester has a mainline train station that has recently been updated offering a fast service to London in as little as 20 minutes to Stratford international and direct trains to Victoria, Charing Cross, St Pancras and London Bridge. For those travelling by car easy access to the motorway network via the M2/A2 and M20 with direct links onto the M25. The whole Kent and Sussex coast is yours to explore within easy travelling distance. Easy airport choices include Stanstead, Gatwick and London City.

Material Information
25% Share of Freehold
Ground Rent £125 per annum
Maintenance / Service Charges - £1,200 per annum
Council Tax Band F
EPC Rating Exempt