Dale Road, Rochester, ME1 2JP

Set within a sought-after Rochester location, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers the kind of space, practicality and outdoor lifestyle that makes family living feel easy. Positioned on a generous corner plot, the property enjoys an impressive amount of frontage, with a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and a large front garden that gives the home a lovely sense of openness from the moment you arrive.

Step inside through the entrance porch and the layout immediately feels well considered. To the right, the lounge runs from front to back, creating a wonderfully sociable living space with plenty of room for relaxed evenings, family time and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing the room to connect beautifully with the outside space, especially during the warmer months when the doors can be opened and the garden becomes an extension of the home.

The separate dining room sits to the left of the hallway and offers a comfortable space for everyday meals, homework, hosting and Sunday lunches. It links conveniently with the kitchen to the rear, where modern grey cabinetry, marble-effect worktops and a striking blue splashback create a smart, practical finish. The kitchen offers good storage, integrated cooking appliances and direct access out to the garden, making it ideal for busy day-to-day life.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms. The two largest bedrooms offer excellent usable space, while the third bedroom is a comfortable single room that would work well as a child’s bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office. The family shower room has a fresh, contemporary feel, with full-height tiling, a walk-in shower enclosure, vanity storage and a chrome heated towel rail.

Outside is where this home truly comes into its own. The rear garden measures approximately 45ft and is south-facing, enjoying sunshine throughout the day. It is a fantastic space for children to play, summer barbecues, gardening, pets or simply sitting out with a morning coffee and making the most of the privacy and space. With gardens to both the front and rear, plus the benefit of the corner plot, the property feels more spacious than many homes of its style.

The location is another major part of the appeal. Rochester is loved for its historic high street, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, riverside walks and landmark cathedral and castle, while the high-speed station is approximately 1.3 miles away, making it a strong choice for commuters. The property is also ideally placed for local school catchment areas, including access to popular grammar school options, making it especially attractive to families planning for the future.

With generous gardens, off-road parking for multiple vehicles, three bedrooms, separate reception spaces and a highly desirable Rochester setting, this is a home with plenty to offer now and exciting potential for years to come.

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: D (68)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Square Feet: 800
• Square Meters: 74.4
• Garden: South-Facing with Side Access - 45ft Long (approx)
• Local Authority: Medway
• Council Tax Band: C – £2,061.59 PA for 2026-27
• Heating Type - Gas Central Heating - Vaillant ecoFIT pure Combi Boiler
• Boiler Installed: 19/3/2020
• Boiler Last Serviced: Yearly since installation. Most recently on 24/4/26
• Electrics: Re-wired on 5/10/23
• New rear windows at back of house also back door renewed between 2021 and 2024. New French doors fitted around July 2024. 
• Loft: Partly board and insulated. 
• 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: Rochester (1.3 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (2.6 miles)
Doctors: Rochester Health Centre, Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2EL (0.5 miles)
Pharmacy: Karsons Pharmacy, 69-71 City Way, Rochester ME1 2BA (0.6 miles)
Post Office: Rochester Post Office, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT (1 mile)
Supermarket: Co-op Food, 124-126 Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2DT (0.6 miles)
Waste and Recycling: Capstone Household Waste Site, Shawstead Rd, Chatham ME7 3JL (3.2 miles)
Gym: Rochester Health Club, 671 Maidstone Rd, Chatham, Rochester ME1 3QJ (1.2 miles)
Green Space: Jackson's Field, Rochester (0.9 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 cafe’s, 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 owners say...

"We bought the house 36 years ago because it was close to one set of parents that needed our help. We stayed so long because it's such a great area, with lots of top schools. There's a couple of green spaces for dog walking and kids to play. And having good friendly neighbours is a big bonus. The reason we want to move is to be closer to family"

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