3 bed terraced house for sale

Southwark Road, Rochester ME2

This well presented three bedroom mid terrace house offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for families and professionals alike. The property features three generous reception areas, providing ample space for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The modern conservatory to the rear creates a bright and inviting space, perfect for enjoying the garden views throughout the year. The kitchen is well appointed, with plenty of storage and workspace, while the bedrooms are all well proportioned and benefit from natural light. The family bathroom is neutrally decorated and conveniently located for all bedrooms. There is also a separate ground floor WC, Additional benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, and a welcoming entrance hallway. The property is offered with no onward chain, ensuring a straightforward purchase process. Located in a sought after residential area, the house is within catchment for reputable schools and close to a range of local amenities, including shops, parks, and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links are nearby, providing easy access to surrounding towns and city centres.

Externally, the property boasts a private rear garden, ideal for outdoor dining, play, or gardening enthusiasts. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, offering a safe and secure environment for children and pets. Mature borders provide privacy and a pleasant outlook, while a garden shed offers useful storage for outdoor equipment. To the front of the house, a driveway provides off road parking for two cars (a rare and valuable feature in this location). The property’s position within a quiet residential street ensures a peaceful setting, yet it remains conveniently close to public transport and main road networks. This attractive home offers an excellent balance of indoor and outdoor space, making it a superb choice for buyers seeking comfort, convenience, and potential to personalise. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and potential this property has to offer.

Location

Medway is a unitary authority with borough status in the ceremonial county of Kent, formed in 1998 by merging Rochester-upon-Medway and Gillingham, and is administered independently by Medway Council

It covers an area of approximately 74 square miles (192 square km) and includes both urban and rural regions

The main towns, collectively known as the Medway Towns, are Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham, with additional villages such as Frindsbury, Cuxton, Halling, and Hoo Peninsula settlements

Over half of Medway’s area is rural, including parts of the North Kent Marshes and conservation areas like Ranscombe Farm

Medway has a population of around 278,000 (2019), with a growing proportion of residents aged 65 and over

The area is becoming increasingly diverse, with 15.7% of residents from ethnic minority backgrounds, and the most common non-English languages being Romanian, Polish, and Punjabi

Life expectancy in 2022 was 78.7 years for males and 82.5 years for females, slightly below the national average

Medway has a long and varied history, dating back to Roman times when Rochester was known as Durobrivae

Key historical landmarks include Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral (the second oldest in Britain), Chatham Dockyard, and Upnor Castle

The area played a significant role in naval and military history, particularly through Chatham’s dockyard, which operated from the 15th century until 1984

Medway’s economy is valued at approximately £6.3 billion, with around 14,000 businesses, most of which are small enterprises

The area is home to Universities at Medway, a collaboration between the University of Greenwich, University of Kent, and Canterbury Christ Church University

Medway is well connected, with high-speed rail links to London in about 34 minutes

Medway offers a vibrant cultural scene, including theaters, museums (Guildhall Museum, Royal Engineers Museum), festivals (Dickens Festival, Sweeps Festival), and recreational activities such as parks, sports facilities, and water sports on the River Medway

The borough has 8 Green Flag parks and extensive countryside areas for walking, cycling, and picnicking

Medway includes environmentally significant areas such as the North Kent Marshes, chalk grasslands, and woodlands with rare flora

Conservation efforts focus on maintaining biodiversity and protecting Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).

Overall, Medway is a historically rich, culturally vibrant, and economically active region in South East England, combining urban centers, rural landscapes, and significant heritage sites along the River Medway.

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