4 Bed Detached House, Planning Permission, Rochester, ME1 3SZ £625,000

OUTSIDE:

Number Sixteen sits on a generous plot, with a block-paved driveway offering ample off-road parking. The frontage is softened by well-maintained shrubs and low-maintenance planting, creating a welcoming first impression. To the left, a detached double garage provides secure parking and storage, with potential for conversion into a home gym or small annexe (subject to planning permission).

To the rear, the south-facing garden is accessed via French doors from the sitting room, opening onto a spacious patioperfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, a well-kept lawn stretches out, bordered by mature hedging and established shrubs, offering privacy and a tranquil setting.

SITUATION:

Burham is a small, historic village nestled in the Medway Valley near Rochester, Kent, offering beautiful countryside views and access to a range of rural walks. With Roman origins and a 19th-century heritage rooted in the cement industry, the village is also home to the picturesque 12th-century St Marys Church, situated by the river. Burham provides essential amenities, including a primary school, pre-school, village hall, GP practice, pub, garage, and local shops, while more comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Rochester and Maidstone.

Less than five miles away, Rochester is a vibrant historic town famously associated with Charles Dickens. It boasts one of the UKs oldest cathedrals, founded in AD 604, and hosts popular events throughout the year, including the atmospheric Christmas markets. The high street is rich in character, lined with independent shops, cafes, and antique stores.

Rochester Train Station offers modern, high-spec facilities and excellent high-speed services into London, with journey times of under 40 minutes.

Just a short distance away, Chatham Dockyard draws visitors from across the globe with its maritime history, now complemented by a growing marina development that includes bars, restaurants, and outlet shopping.

Gillingham, another neighbouring town, features an ice rink, ski centre, and the scenic Capstone Country Park, ideal for walking and enjoying local wildlife.

For those who enjoy outdoor water sports and nature, St Andrews Lake in Medway is a popular destination for open-water swimming, paddleboarding, and lakeside walks, all set against a tranquil backdrop.

The wider Medway area offers a strong selection of primary and secondary schools, including well-regarded grammar and private options such as The Kings School in Rochester, one of the oldest schools in the world.

Ebbsfleet International, less than a 20-minute drive away, provides rapid high-speed rail services to central London in just 18 minutes.

For shopping and leisure, Bluewater Shopping Centre is easily accessible via the M2, offering a wide range of retail outlets, restaurants, and entertainment under one roof.

Additionally, train services from Rainham and Gillingham offer excellent connections to London (in under an hour) as well as convenient access to the Kent coast.

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