3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Rolvenden Road, Wainscott, Rochester ME2

Lovingly cared for and beautifully presented by the current owners, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached home offers a wonderful balance of comfortable living space, modern finishes and an exceptional rear garden measuring approximately 100ft in length by 45ft in width. Situated in the popular Wainscott area, the property has been thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family life, with a spacious kitchen and dining area, a separate living room, conservatory, three bedrooms and the added benefit of a versatile loft room. With generous parking, a garage and well-maintained accommodation throughout, this is a home that buyers can move straight into and enjoy.

From the moment you arrive, the property makes an inviting first impression. The attractive frontage features a private block-paved driveway, while a shared driveway to the side provides access to the garage. Stepping through the entrance porch, you are welcomed into the hallway, which provides access to the ground floor accommodation, together with a useful storage cupboard and a conveniently positioned downstairs WC.

To the front of the property is a lovely separate living room, a comfortable and relaxing space where the large bay window draws in plenty of natural light. Fitted plantation-style shutters add character, while the neutral décor and attractive wood-effect flooring create a warm, homely feel. With plenty of room for comfortable seating, this is the perfect place to settle down in the evening, enjoy a film or spend time together away from the main kitchen and dining area.

Moving towards the rear of the house, the property opens into an impressive extended kitchen and dining space, which has been designed with both everyday family life and entertaining in mind. The kitchen has a contemporary finish, featuring sleek grey cabinetry, contrasting light worktops and a range of integrated appliances, including eye-level ovens and an induction-style hob. The generous worktop space makes preparing meals a pleasure, while the adjoining utility area provides additional practicality, helping to keep the main living space organised.

The dining area sits alongside the kitchen, creating a sociable setting where family and friends can gather. There is ample room for a good-sized dining table, making it equally suited to busy weekday breakfasts, family dinners and entertaining guests at the weekend. The open arrangement allows conversation to flow naturally between the kitchen and dining areas, while the connection to the conservatory brings the garden into everyday life.

Beyond the dining area is a delightful conservatory, offering another versatile reception space overlooking the rear garden. With windows along its length and double doors opening directly onto the patio, this is a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee, unwind with a book or simply sit and enjoy the outlook across the garden. It also provides a natural connection between the house and outside, particularly when entertaining during the warmer months.

One of the most impressive features of this property is undoubtedly the substantial rear garden. Measuring approximately 100ft long by 45ft wide, it offers an amount of outdoor space that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Immediately outside the conservatory is a generous paved patio, providing plenty of room for outdoor dining, summer barbecues and gatherings with family and friends. Raised brick borders add structure and character, with steps leading up to a lawned area surrounded by established planting, shrubs and trees.

The garden continues beyond the initial lawn, providing further space to enjoy and plenty of possibilities for keen gardeners, growing families or anyone who simply appreciates having room outdoors. A timber pergola and decked seating area offer another pleasant place to relax, while the combination of patio, lawn and planting creates different areas to enjoy throughout the seasons. Whether you picture children playing on the grass, summer evenings around the table or a peaceful afternoon tending to the garden, this outdoor space offers tremendous flexibility. Side access adds further convenience, while the garage provides valuable additional storage or secure parking.

Returning inside, the first floor offers three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The main bedroom is a particularly inviting room, featuring an attractive bay window fitted with plantation-style shutters, allowing natural light to fill the space while maintaining privacy. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed and benefits from built-in wardrobes, providing useful storage without compromising on floor space.

The second bedroom is another comfortable and well-proportioned room, also benefiting from built-in storage, making it ideal for a child's bedroom, guest accommodation or a teenager wanting their own space. The third bedroom offers further flexibility and could equally serve as a nursery, home office or dressing room, depending on the needs of the next owners.

The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite, including a bath, separate shower enclosure, wash basin with vanity storage and WC. The combination of practical storage, modern fittings and contrasting blue and white finishes creates a functional space for busy family mornings and relaxing evenings.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where you will discover the additional loft room. This is a particularly appealing bonus space, featuring exposed painted roof timbers, sloping ceilings, a roof window and attractive wood-effect flooring. Currently arranged as a comfortable retreat, it offers excellent flexibility as a hobby room, occasional relaxation space or useful additional storage, depending on individual requirements. It is a lovely addition to the house and provides an area separate from the main living accommodation.

Outside, the property continues to impress with its practical parking arrangements. The private driveway to the front provides off-road parking, while the shared driveway running alongside the house leads to the garage. Combined with the generous rear garden and useful side access, the outside space complements the accommodation particularly well.

The location is another important part of this home's appeal. Wainscott remains a popular choice for families and buyers seeking a balance between residential living and convenient connections to the surrounding area. The property is well placed for access to a selection of popular local schools, making it particularly attractive to families considering their children's education. Everyday amenities and neighbouring Rochester and Strood are also within easy reach, offering further shopping, leisure and dining opportunities.

For those commuting or travelling regularly, the nearby A2 and M2 provide convenient road connections towards London, the Medway towns and the Kent coast. This accessibility makes Wainscott an appealing location for buyers who want to enjoy a family home with generous indoor and outdoor space without sacrificing practical transport links.

What makes this property particularly appealing is the way the accommodation works together. The separate living room offers somewhere peaceful to retreat, the extended kitchen and dining area provides a sociable heart to the home, and the conservatory opens the living space towards the remarkable garden. Upstairs, three bedrooms, useful built-in storage and a family bathroom are complemented by the additional loft room, giving the next owners flexibility as their needs change.

Beautifully maintained, well presented and ready to move into, this is a home that has clearly been enjoyed and cared for. With its generous accommodation, impressive garden, garage and desirable Wainscott location, it offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a property they can settle into and enjoy for years to come.

An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything this lovely family home has to offer.

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 (70)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Square Feet: 1423.6
• Square Meters: 132.3
• Garden: 100ft Long x 45ft Wide (approx) Side Access.
• Local Authority: Medway
• Council Tax Band: D – £2,319.29 pa 2026/2027
• Heating Type: Gas Central Heating - Biasi - Riva Advance he Combi Boiler
• Boiler Installed: 2015 Approximately
• Boiler Last Serviced: Service Will Be Arranged Prior To Sale
• The house alarm (Yale) is also staying. There is a wall control and it can also be activated with key fobs.
• Garage: The garage does have power and lighting. There is also a switch for the outdoor sensor lights
• Surface Water - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
• Rivers and Sea - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
• This location is outside of a groundwater flood alert area.
• Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Strood. (1.7 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (3.9 miles)
Doctors: St Mary's Medical Centre, Vicarage Rd, Rochester ME2 4DG (1.7 mile)
Pharmacy: Wainscott Pharmacy, Miller Way, Wainscott, Rochester ME2 4LP (0.3 miles)
Post Office: Strood Post Office, 13-17 North St, Rochester ME2 4SL (1.2 miles)
Supermarket: Co-op Food - Wainscott - Wainscott Road, 4 Wainscott Rd, Wainscott, Rochester ME2 4LB (0.8 miles)
Household Waste and Recycling: Cuxton Recycling, 41 Sundridge Hill, Cuxton, Rochester ME2 1LB (5.7 miles)
Gym: The Gym Group Strood, Commercial Rd Strood Retail Park Unit C6, Rochester ME2 2AD (1.6 miles)
Green Space: Wainscott Park, Wainscott, Rochester ME2 4LN (0.3 miles)

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 cafes, 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.

What The Owner Says:

"I moved into this house 22 years ago: My son was 5 years old and it was the perfect place: Near our friends, near the primary school he was joining, and near my place of work. The big garden was a nice place for fun play and enjoying the outdoors: Plenty of space for a trampoline, a climbing frame with a slide, and a paddling pool in the summer months! Even putting up a tent and inviting friends over for a special sleepover. It has also been very safe for our cats who enjoyed the big garden, and the neighbours' ones too!

The loft room has also been a very good living space which has evolved following my son growing up: Used as a playroom, a den, a retreat with a TV and video games, then an office and a spare room. Wainscott is a really nice place to live. Rolvenden Road is a quiet street with no passing through traffic. It has been a great place when my son was growing up, with parks nearby, the possibility to go for walks or bike ride in the countryside nearby. It is also very convenient as I like walking down to Strood station or Rochester. I feel connected as there are many ways to get to Wainscott: The bypass takes you to the motorways M2 and M20, the Medway tunnel on one side and the Rochester bridge on the other side. Ideally I would like to find my next home in the area too."

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