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About
Offered to the market chain free with a gross potential rental yield of 9.33% Ideally located in the heart of historic Rochester, this bright and well-proportioned Victorian studio apartment offers stylish living within walking distance of the High Street and mainline station.
Accessed via a communal courtyard, which provides a pleasant suntrap seating area, the apartment is filled with natural light and retains charming character features, including original sash windows.
The thoughtfully designed accommodation includes a spacious and versatile living area, complete with original fitted cupboard and shelving.
The modern fitted kitchen has been carefully selected to maximise space and functionality, featuring quality integrated appliances.
The property also benefits from a generously sized contemporary bathroom, finished in a neutral style with modern shower fittings and practical vinyl flooring that complements the character of the home.
Further benefits include a secure telecom entry system and electric storage heating.
Perfectly positioned, Rochester High Street is just moments away, offering an excellent selection of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.
Riverside walks, green open spaces, and events at Rochester Castle are all within easy reach.
Rochester mainline station is less than a ten-minute walk, providing direct routes into London, making this an ideal home for commuters, first-time buyers, or investors.
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Tenure - Leasehold Years remaining on lease - 988 years Service charge and ground rent - £80pcm Council tax band - A EPC Rating - D The information we hold for this property is obtained from the Vendor (the person or company selling the property).
Anyone interested in this property is advised to obtain verification on all points from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
Reference to the Tenure of this property is based on information supplied by the Vendor. Any Buyer(s) is/are advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.
We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
Please do not rely on this information when deciding to proceed. Dockside are members of The Property Ombudsman & our Client Money Protection provider is Propertymark.
The information provided for this property has been supplied by the Vendor (the seller) and is believed to be accurate.
However, prospective buyers should rely on their own enquiries and obtain independent verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor regarding all aspects of the property, including tenure information.
Dockside has not tested any services, systems, appliances, fixtures, or fittings and therefore cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
Measurements, descriptions, and photographs are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon when making a purchasing decision.
Dockside are members of The Property Ombudsman and our Client Money Protection provider is Propertymark.
Value & comps
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About 199E, Maidstone Road, Rochester
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