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Abbotts Close, Rochester

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

5

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE WITH ANNEXE
  • FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE
  • FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS
  • THREE EN-SUITES
  • FAMILY BATHROOM
  • 1/3 ACRE PLOT
  • DOUBLE GARAGE, PRIVATE DRIVE
  • TWO BEDROOM ANNEXE
  • KITCHEN, LOUNGE, BATHROOM
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

Description

FIRST TIME AVAILABLE! In a much sought after location overlooking the Foord Almshouses, this substantial detached house with annexe, built for the current owners in 2001, is set on a plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre. The main house has five bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a view across the River Medway valley, a dressing room and en-suite shower room, there are two further en-suites and a family bathroom set off the large galleried landing. The reception hall leads to four reception rooms, the lounge has a large brick inglenook fireplace with wood bressummer and log burner. There is an extensively fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, centre breakfast bar and doors opening onto a paved terrace with views across the valley. There is engineered oak flooring throughout the ground floor, full gas central heating and double glazing. The attached two storey two bedroomed annexe, built for family members, is fully self contained, however there is internal access from the main house. This accommodation could easily be incorporated to create a seven bedroomed home. There are surrounding lawned gardens with mature trees and shrub borders, the paved full width west facing terrace has access from the kitchen, creating a great space for alfresco dining and entertaining. The driveway has abundant parking and leads to a detached double garage with power and light, water connection, roof storage space and twin electric roller doors, ideal for a car or hobby enthusiast. Located within a quarter mile of the Rochester Girls Grammar School, the Mathematical School and St William of Perth Primary School. Rochester High Street within a mile has a selection of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, the mainline station with hi-speed services to London and private schooling at Kings School and St Andrews School. There are also excellent road links via the A2, M2, M20 and M25 to Maidstone, Canterbury, London, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Ebbsfleet International Station and Gatwick Airport. Your internal viewing is Highly Recommended.

ENTRANCE DOOR to RECEPTION HALL: stairs to first floor, double glazed window to front, radiator, engineered oak flooring, cloaks cupboard
CLOAKROOM: double glazed window to front, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, engineered oak floor, radiator
STUDY: double glazed window to front, engineered oak flooring, radiator
RECEPTION ROOM: double glazed windows to side and rear, double glazed doors to garden, oak floor, radiator, door to annexe, (this room is currently a hair salon)
DINING ROOM: double glazed window to rear, engineered oak flooring, radiator, double doors to lounge
LOUNGE: double glazed windows to rear and side, engineered oak floor, radiator, brick inglenook fireplace with log burner and bressummer beam over
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: double glazed window and doors to garden with view over valley, extensive range of fitted wall and base cupboards, matching dresser, fitted electric hob with extractor in canopy over, fitted electric ovens in housing, space for fridge/freezer, built-in dishwasher, central island breakfast bar, engineered oak flooring, radiators, door to
UTILITY: double glazed windows to front, double glazed door to side, plumbed for washing machine, two gas boilers for central heating and hot water, fitted worktops with sink and cupboards under, radiator
LARGE GALLERIED LANDING: double glazed window to front, radiator, built in wardrobe, access to insulated loft space
BEDROOM ONE: double glazed windows to rear and side overlooking Medway Valley, radiator EN-SUITE SHOWER: double glazed window to rear, low level w.c in unit, wash basin in unit, walk-in shower with mains fed shower, towel rail, extractor fan, DRESSING ROOM: double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator
BEDROOM TWO: double glazed window to rear, radiator EN-SUITE BATHROOM: panelled bath, low level w,c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, ceramic tiled splashback, extractor fan
BEDROOM THREE: double glazed window to rear, radiator EN-SUITE SHOWER: pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, shower unit with mains fed shower, tiled floor and half tiled walls, extractor fan, radiator
BEDROOM FOUR: double glazed windows to front with view over Almshouses and river glimpses, radiator
BEDROOM FIVE: double glazed window to front with view over Almshouses and river glimpses, radiator,
FAMILY BATHROOM: double glazed window to front, claw foot bath, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, half tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan
ANNEXE: Double glazed entrance door into
HALL: stairs to first floor, radiator, door to main house reception
KITCHEN: double glazed window to rear and side, fitted wall and base cupboards, fitted worktops with inset sink, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, fitted gas hob and electric oven, wood laminate flooring, radiator, gas boiler for central heating and hot water
LOUNGE: double glazed window to front, radiator, understairs cupboard
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: double glazed window to side
BEDROOM: double glazed window to rear, radiator, built in cupboard
BEDROOM: double glazed window to front, radiator
BATHROOM: double glazed window to front, panelled bath, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator
EXTERIOR: The house is set on a plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre with attractive wide frontage, extensive brick block driveway to the front and leading to the garage. There are grounds to all sides, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub beds, there is a rear patio behind the annexe and full width paved west facing terrace beside the main house kitchen with lawned garden beyond. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: An ideal space for a car enthusiast, as is the current owner, set up for repair/maintenance, electric roller doors, extensive roof storage space above, power and light, door to garden. There is an attached wooden storage shed.
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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Abbotts Close, Rochester

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  • Rochester Station1.0 miles
  • Chatham Station1.2 miles
  • Strood Station1.4 miles
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Machin Lane LTD, Rochester

2B Crow Lane Rochester ME1 1RF

Machin Lane LTD, Rochester

MACHIN LANE are an Independent Residential Estate Agents, who have been offering a professional personal service in the Medway Towns since 1990. The owner DAVID LANE, has extensive experience of residential sales, mostly in the Towns, having previously worked for large corporate companies before opening their Office in Chatham. The Rochester office was opened in 1996 and celebrated 30 years of successful business in 2020.

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