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Priestfields, Rochester

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

2,129 sq ft

198 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Substantial six-bedroom detached family home
  • Located in the highly sought-after Priestfields, Rochester
  • Offering approximately 2,129 sq. ft. of internal living space
  • Three versatile reception rooms ideal for family living and entertaining
  • Built in 1926 with character and period charm throughout
  • Six well-proportioned bedrooms providing flexible accommodation
  • Excellent potential to modernise or reconfigure (subject to planning)
  • Private driveway with off-street parking
  • Detached garage offering additional storage or workshop space
  • Close to highly regarded schools, local amenities, and high-speed links to London

Description

Positioned in one of Rochester’s most desirable residential areas, this impressive six-bedroom detached family home offers an exceptional blend of space, character, and long-term potential. Built in 1926 and extending to approximately 2,129 sq. ft., the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home in the sought-after Priestfields location.

The accommodation is both generous and versatile, ideally suited to modern family living. To the ground floor, three well-proportioned reception rooms provide excellent flexibility, whether for formal entertaining, family relaxation, or home working. Large windows throughout allow for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the sense of space and warmth across each room.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with six spacious bedrooms, offering ample accommodation for growing families or those requiring guest rooms, dressing rooms, or office space. The layout provides excellent scope for further enhancement or reconfiguration, subject to requirements.

Externally, the home benefits from a private driveway and a detached garage, providing convenient off-street parking and additional storage. The overall plot complements the scale of the house, offering a strong sense of privacy and presence.

Priestfields is a highly regarded area within Rochester, known for its proximity to well-regarded schools, local amenities, and excellent transport links, including high-speed rail services to London. The historic Rochester High Street, with its array of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, is also within easy reach, along with the scenic riverside walks and green spaces the area is known for.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial detached period home in a prime Rochester location, offering both immediate comfort and exciting future potential. Early viewing is highly recommended.

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About Machin Lane LTD, Rochester

2B Crow Lane Rochester ME1 1RF
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Since 1990. Trusted Every Step.

Machin Lane is a proudly independent estate agency based in Rochester, Kent. Established in 1990 by Alan Machin and David Lane, our agency has served the Medway towns for over three decades — combining traditional values with the confidence, transparency, and technology of a modern property service.

Today, Machin Lane is led by Branch Manager Jay Squire, Assistant Manager Cassius Hammond, and Millie Pavey MARLA, Head of Residential Lettings and Property Management — together continuing the founders’ legacy of honest, results-driven estate agency built on relationships, not volume.

Local Knowledge. Modern Approach.

We specialise in residential and commercial sales, lettings, and property management across Rochester, Chatham, Strood, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, and Gravesend. We also provide access to trusted mortgage advisors and conveyancing solicitors, making the buying and selling process simpler and smoother for every client.

Our clients choose us for our discretion, accuracy, and commitment to getting the details right. Whether it’s marketing a period home on Eastgate Terrace or managing a new rental property in Walderslade, we bring experience, technology, and sharp local insight to every transaction.

What Makes Us Different

Unlike corporate chains, we aren’t governed by national quotas or rigid call targets. Every property is handled by a senior team member who knows your road, your buyer type, and your timeframe — and who picks up the phone when it rings.

We believe in:

Realistic, data-led valuations — not inflated promises

Clear, respectful communication — no pressure or fluff

High standards of marketing — quality photos, copy, and presentation

Long-term trust — from your first instruction to final completion

At Machin Lane, we don’t chase listings. We chase results.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£4,105
Property: £ 900,000
Deposit: £ 90,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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