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Greenleaf Property Services are delighted to introduce this substantially extended detached house, located in one of Rochester's most sought after roads, and available with no onward chain.
Built in the 1940s, this well-presented family home boasts space, character and potential in abundance, and further benefits from a garage, off road parking, and a beautifully established low-maintenance walled rear garden with mature trees and shrubbery, with a great view over the Kings school cricket field behind.
Properties of this size and location are rarely available, we therefore recommend viewing at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
The layout briefly consists of: Entrance porch into the main hallway, giving access to the open-plan lounge, dining room and family room, through to the kitchen/breakfast room, WC, and stairs up to the first floor; The first floor landing gives access to the master bedroom, bedroom three, bathroom and separate WC, and bedroom two through to the expansive extension to the rear with potential for use as a further double bedroom, studio or office perhaps, all subject to the new owners wishes.
There is also potential to further extend across the garage if desired, subject to usual permissions.
The garage is located to the side of the property, with ample off road parking to front, and gated access to the rear.
Situated within a few hundred yards of the private schools of Kings and St Andrews, local state schools, the Vines Park, Rochester Cathedral, Castle and the historic Dickensian High Street with its selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants are all within walking distance.
The property is also well positioned for commuters, with Rochester main line station offering a 35 minute fast-train service to London Victoria, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and a high speed service to Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
All A2/M2/M20 road links to London, coast and Bluewater are a short drive away.
Entrance Porch (2.2m x 0.7m (7'2" x 2'3")) Useful entrance porch with plenty of space for shoes and coats, vinyl flooring and windows either side, attractive wooden front door into the main house.
Entrance Hall (4.0m x 2.35m (13'1" x 7'8")) Well proportioned hallway with stairway access to first floor, doors to reception rooms and kitchen, with engineered oak flooring and white walls.
Lounge (4.4m (into bay) x 3.75m (14'5" (into bay) x 12'3")) Through lounge/family/dining room all "open-plan" to each-other currently and running the full length of the property, but with the potential to separate if desired.
With engineered oak flooring and white walls, bay windows to front and rear affording plenty of natural light. The lounge area sits to the front of the property with doorway access to the hallway.
Family Room (3.75m x 3.75m (12'3" x 12'3")) With feature fireplace and doorway to hallway, all open-plan to lounge and dining areas.
Dining Room (3.4m x 3.3m (11'1" x 10'9")) Dining area to side of kitchen and potential to knock-through to create a generous kitchen/diner to rear of the property, with doorway access to side out to garden, and bay window to rear.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.9m x 4.5m (19'4" x 14'9")) Light and well proportioned fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a generous range of wall and base units, neutral vinyl worktops and splashback tiles, integrated dishwasher, tile-effect vinyl flooring and white walls, cooker and washing machine to stay.
Windows to rear with door out to garden, potential to open into dining room to side of this room to create a fantastic modern kitchen/diner for all the family.
W/C (2.9m x 0.8m (9'6" x 2'7")) W/C located off kitchen area, with WC and hand basin, window to rear, vinyl flooring and white walls.
Landing (3.3m x 2.35m (10'9" x 7'8")) Landing giving access to all bedrooms, WC and bathroom, with window to side providing lots of natural light, nice oak handrails to staircase, neutral carpet and decor, and loft access.
Master Bedroom (4.5m (into bay) x 3.8m (14'9" (into bay) x 12'5")) Located at the front of the property with a full wall of fitted wardrobes, neutral carpet and decor, bay window to front.
Bedroom Two (3.95m x 3.75m (12'11" x 12'3")) Situated in the middle of the property with doorway access to extension/studio/bedroom four, fitted wardrobes and access to en-suite shower room, neutral carpet and decor.
En Suite (2.75m x 0.75m (9'0" x 2'5")) Accessed via space-saving sliding doors from bedroom two, useful en suite with shower, basin and WC, and neutral wall tiles.
Bedroom Three (2.4m x 2.35m (7'10" x 7'8")) Located to the front of the property, single bedroom with neutral carpet and decor, picture rails, window to front, . Bedroom Four/Studio/Office?
(8.0m x 2.95m (26'2" x 9'8")) Stunning studio/bedroom four/office extension running the full width of the property with large windows providing panoramic views over Kings School playing fields, potential for a variety of uses subject to the new owners wishes.
With grey laminate wood flooring and white walls, high ceiling, feature lights, two Velux windows providing lots of further natural light.
Bathroom (2.35m x 1.75m (7'8" x 5'8")) Family bathroom consisting of bath with electric shower over, basin/vanity storage, window to side, vertical chrome radiator, neutral wall tiles and vinyl flooring.
W/C (1.45m x 0.85m (4'9" x 2'9")) WC with basin and window located to side of bathroom therefore offering potential to knock-through and create large family bathroom, neutral vinyl flooring and wall tiles.
Garden Good size low maintenance paved patio garden area the full width of the property, with established borders, plants flowers and trees.
This area provides beautiful views over the Kings School playing fields, and gives access to rear of the garage and two sheds either side of the property.
There is also gated access to the front of the property.
Garage (6.0m x 2.7m (19'8" x 8'10")) Located to side of property, electric door, side doorway access also with window to side, boiler located here, power and light, potential to utilize as further accommodation and even extend over the top subject to new owners wishes and usual permissions.
Off Road Parking Good size block-paved frontage with space for 2/3 cars, walled to front and sides with established plants and shrubs, gated side access to rear of property.
Agents Note 1 Greenleaf work closely with qualified, trusted and competitive mortgage consultants and local solicitors, enabling clients the time-saving opportunity of keeping all aspects of buying and selling a property under one roof.
For this service we receive a fee of between one and two hundred pounds per referral.
Agents Note 2 We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
Any services, systems and appliances listed have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All measurements have been taken as a guide only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us.
Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.
Internet And Mobile Phone Information Broadband- 60 Mbps Average download · 12 Mbps up Superfast - BT 80 Mbps FTTP Sky 80 Mbps FTTP TalkTalk 80 Mbps FTTP Vodafone 80 Mbps FTTP Mobile coverage 60 /100 overall coverage score EE 4G in Three 4G out O2 4G in Vodafone 4G out Disclaimer As the letting agent, we provide mobile phone coverage and broadband availability information, sourced from Ofcom for guidance and informational purposes only.
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We accept no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the information provided, or for any reliance placed upon it.
Prospective tenants are advised to independently verify mobile phone coverage, broadband availability, speeds and service quality directly with the relevant network providers before entering into a tenancy agreement.
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