The Kell, Gillingham Gate Road, Gillingham, ME4 4SA

A two-bedroom furnished apartment on the 4th floor. Think bright, open-plan living spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows. There's a sleek kitchen fitted with high-spec appliances, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, large bathrooms, and a private balcony. There’s free, super-fast Wi-Fi whether you’re in the Sitting Room or streaming your favourite film at home. Get to know neighbours over coffee or cheers cocktails on the large communal terrace. Private parking for cars and secure bike storage is available (POA). Never miss a delivery with The Kell’s smart parcel lockers and for anything you need, there’s a helpful on-site team. The Kell is located right on the river, with mudflat strolls and Britain’s oldest lido on your doorstep. Beyond that: big-name exhibitions, craft breweries and locavore restaurants in Chatham’s old dockyard. Rochester’s a little beyond that, and Gillingham’s buzzy town centre is just a short walk the other way.

This residence is run by Way of Life, an award-winning specialist rental accommodation brand that puts people at the heart of it all. We work with the world’s most in-demand interior designers to create community-focused rental accommodation with the mood of a member’s club, while striving to make the resident experience as simple as possible.

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• Interiors by world-renowned designers
• Welcoming on-site management team (rated 4.5 on Homeviews)
• High energy efficiency rating
• Resident app
• Cultural programme of events
• Exclusive resident benefits
• Award-winning social responsibility programme

Life at The Kell comes with plenty of perks. The building is pet-friendly, with both cats and dogs welcome, while an onsite team is ready to respond to any day-to-day queries. Residents also benefit from secure internal bicycle storage, as well as individual smart parcel lockers accessible day and night. The Way of Life app is a dedicated hub that handles the technical bits of your tenancy, quick tasks like booking spaces and our calendar of complementary events and fitness classes.

ABOUT THE BUILDING

The communal areas of The Kell have been designed in collaboration with Fettle. The London-LA design studio is behind some of the world’s best-loved hospitality spaces, from Moncks of Dover Street to Hoxton hotels in Rome and Portland. You’ll find that same design flair in every detail of The Kell, from the bespoke joinery that frames personal parcel lockers to the pattern of terrazzo tiles underfoot.

A sun-lit sitting room on the first floor is a versatile space for residents to work, retreat or catch up over cocktails after-hours. Pull up a pew at one of the central tables and you’ll find plug sockets just where you want them, plus comfortable curved-back chairs for when you need to stay put for a few hours. A layered approach to lighting, which blends Gubi pendants, floor and table lamps, is one of our best tricks, so you’ll be just as happy settling in for a session with a good book as a laptop. In the same spirit, an eclectic mix of armchairs and sink-in sofas upholstered in mohairs and velvets have been custom designed for The Kell.

For swift refreshment there’s a handy kitchenette with bespoke heritage green cabinetry, marble worktops and a Buster and Punch tap. A picture shelf running the length of the room showcases an edit of works by some of the most exciting British artists working today, all hand-picked by our curator.

Also on this level is a vast landscaped garden overlooking the marina, with precisely placed trees and borders to screen picnic and lounging areas. For a unique perspective on the local area, the residents’ only roof terrace on the eighth floor promises panoramic views across the water and Lower Lines Park.

ABOUT THE AREA

The Kell sits at the heart of a new waterside community at Chatham Docks. This historic corner of Kent has a unique shipbuilding heritage, but beyond the warships and old military barracks is a buzzy network of connected towns, each with a distinct identity. Follow the curve of the River Medway round to Rochester with its towering cathedral, catch a match at Gillingham Football Club or practice your breaststroke at one of Britain’s oldest lidos, a short stroll from The Kell.

Runners should make swift progress towards the 250-acre Riverside Country Park or trace the cannon bastions at Great Lines Heritage Park. Across the basins, quiet St Mary’s Island offers a riverfront loop for cyclists or committed walkers.

Top transport links will deliver you to King’s Cross St Pancras and London Victoria within the hour, while the beach beckons in the other direction. Slip away for Whitstable oysters, wander historic Faversham or head to Margate for gigs at Dreamland, the Turner Gallery and a buzzing bar and restaurant scene.

ABOUT WAY OF LIFE

Way of Life lays the foundation for renters to make a home. Working with some of the world’s most respected interior designers, we create distinctive residences that feature in Wallpaper*, ELLE Decor and Dezeen. Every detail is considered, from the warmth of a light bulb to the textured finish of a kitchen counter.

We like to practice what we preach, so we’ve made ourselves accountable in setting a new standard for renting. Way of Life is a voluntary member of governing bodies that hold us to strict codes in property, service and the protection of tenancy deposits, and our online tenancy management system is available 24/7 for ultimate peace of mind. No unexpected fees. No troublesome small print. Just leases that are straightforward and easy to manage.