OPEN HOUSE 27TH AUGUST BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

GREENLEAF are delighted to introduce the fantastic opportunity of purchasing a piece of Rochester history, the "Gordon House Hotel", to include the attached Fish & Chip Shop to side, with accommodation above. Dating back to the 17th century, this substantial Grade 2 listed property, described as "As rich in character and history as its beautiful setting", is set over four floors, boasts 14/15 bedrooms all with en suites, a large car park to the rear for approx 25 cars, great potential for further expansion subject to planning, and a central High Street location with outstanding views to the 7th century cathedral opposite. The layout briefly consists of; Entrance hallway to reception area, historic in-house restaurant, bar, lounge, second bar, breakfast / function room and WCs; downstairs to the commercial kitchen and storage cellars; to first and second floors the bedrooms and en suites are accessed via attractive staircases, and a wealth of original features and character impress throughout.
The 11th century Norman castle, River Medway and tourist centre are all close by, as is the train station with 35 minute fast trains to London, and a wide range of local boutiques, bars, restaurants and A2/M2/M20 road links to London and coast. We recommend viewing this rare opportunity at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. EPC GRADE C.

Entrance Foyer/Hallway - Impressive entrance foyer from High Street into main hallway. Access to restaurant, bar and reception area, attractive feature glass panel, high ceilings, original archway, down-lighters, quality hardwood flooring, access to nine bedrooms to front of the hotel via stunning original ornate doorway, further fire door also. Grade 2 listed.

Restaurant - With ornate original features throughout including original hand-painted wall panels with decorative art, there are three good size windows to front of building, original feature fireplace, quality hardwood flooring, and coving.

Reception - With original fireplace and large painting above featuring, parquet flooring and down-lighters, attractive reception desk with key room behind.

Bar - With bar area to one corner of room, space for plenty of tables, chairs and sofas, down-lighters, feature fireplace, two open doorways and steps down to reception area from here, TV, two windows to rear of room.

Second Bar - A few steps down from main reception to this further spacious reception/bar area, with bar to one corner, feature fireplace, hardwood flooring, attractive ornate feature ceiling panels, access from here to stairs up to four further bedrooms, storage room, and fire escape, grand breakfast room, WCs and patio area. A door from this area leads down to kitchens and storage also.

Breakfast / Function Room - Attractive and spacious room, with feature panelled walls and ceilings, parquet flooring, feature fireplace, double doors to patio and car park, good size windows either side.

Rear Foyer / Wcs - Spacious rear entrance area from car park, located to side of Breakfast / Function room, giving access to doors to rear of Fish and Chip Shop, and male and female WCs. Double doors lead into rear reception area of hotel also. With tiled flooring and neutral decor.

14 Bedrooms - 10 bedrooms are located to the front of building, accessed via an impressive ornate staircase leading to a galleried landing. Striking artwork adjourns the walls. Access from here to "staff accommodation"- bedroom, bathroom and lounge/bedroom above Fish and Chip Shop, then up to 9 further bedrooms with en suites. The rooms vary from spacious family rooms, to modern and tastefully presented double rooms, a "Bridal Suite", and another room with a feature four-poster bed. Most rooms enjoy many beautiful original features, from fireplaces to coving, artwork, and windows, and all rooms have en suites.

14 En Suites - All en suites are well appointed,mostly with showers, although some do have baths-( The Bridal Suite for example), all are tiled and decorated to a tasteful modern standard and spacious in size.

Hotel Kitchen - Good size commercial kitchen with wide range of stainless steel units, vinyl flooring, access via Piano Bar, further access into restaurant from here.

Storage Areas/Wine Cellar - Two large storage areas underneath the building, located close to kitchen on lower ground floor.

Front Of Building - Impressive looking Grade 2 listed building over four floors, located directly on Rochester High Street, opposite cathedral, near the tourist centre, and within walking distance of Norman castle, River Medway, and all local bars, boutiques, restaurants and amenities. The Fish and Chip Shop with further accommodation above is to be included in the sale also.

Car Park - 30m approx (98'5" approx) - Car Park accessed from Northgate, (by Corn Exchange), approximately 25 parking spaces, potential in our opinion for further development, subject to planning-further rooms or townhouses perhaps? Patios and outdoor bar area for summer months, access to rear of hotel via fire escape.

Fish And Chip Shop - Quaint glass-fronted shop, tiled waiting area, serving counter, commercial kitchen, a few steps to the rear lead down to the rear foyer/WCs to Hotel.

Kitchen (Fish And Chip Shop) - Good size commercial kitchen, range of stainless steel units, tiled flooring and walls. Double doors from here to rear of building.

Staff Accommodation (Above Fish And Chip Shop) - "Self contained" accommodation above the shop, accessed from hotel, with own staircase, landing, double and single bedrooms (or lounge and bedroom), and shower room. Currently used as staff accommodation, potential for further guest accommodation if desired.

* - 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.

* - We aim 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 in this specification 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 to prospective buyers only. 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.