5 bedroom terraced house

Originating in the 1860's, this substantial home set over four levels, has been sympathetically renovated and maintained to its current excellent standard. The house has a distinctive front elevation with its red brick and stone steps leading to the impressive entrance. The owners have retained a wealth of period features including refurbished sash windows, ornate plaster cornicing and ceiling roses, high skirting boards, cast iron fireplaces and picture rails. There have been numerous improvements during the current ownership to include a bespoke fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, new tiled roof, refurbished rainwater goods, underfloor heating to kitchen and hall on the lower ground floor, automatic lighting throughout the house, a detached garage with automatic door and landscaped garden. The central hallway with its handmade replica Victorian tiled floor and grand cantilevered staircase with cast iron spindles leading to the upper floors. The sitting room to the front and drawing room with doors into the garden, both have superb ornate cornicing and cast iron fireplaces with marble surround. There is a modern shower room on this floor with travertine tiled floor. The lower ground floor hall has a walk-in drinks cupboard, utility room, toilet, good size dining room with fitted cupboard and shuttered windows. The 'Edmondsons' bespoke kitchen has an extensive range of oak fitted cupboards, larder cupboards with part granite shelving, a large centre island with cupboards and Miele microwave under a granite worktop, Miele dishwasher, Lacanche dual fuel range cooker, Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer, sink with waste disposal and Quooker instant boiling/cold water tap. The limestone flooring to the hall and kitchen has underfloor heating, the double doors from the kitchen lead into the lower courtyard ideal for alfresco dining and morning coffee. The first floor has a generous landing opening into two bedrooms. The large front bedroom has a cast iron fireplace with marble surround, sash windows and original cornicing. The principal bedroom to the rear has the same features, an en-suite shower room and glazed doors open onto a balcony with superb views over the River Medway. The second floor has a similar landing and a fabulous view across neighbouring roof tops to the Castle and Cathedral. The front bedrooms overlook Kings School playing fields, the rear bedroom has a great view of the river. There is also a large modern fitted bathroom with separate shower. From the lower courtyard there are steps up to the walled and fenced landscaped garden, which can also be accessed directly from the drawing room. The flagstone terrace leads into the mature garden with flower and shrub borders, sycamore tree, box hedging with shingle paths, artificial grass, fruit trees, wooden arbour with clematis, wooden shed, lilac tree and there is an automated irrigation system throughout the garden. The owners had a detached garage built on separate land two doors away, this has power and light, potential storage in the roof, fitted shelving and an EV charger. The house lies within a conservation area and sits well with historic landmarks including the Cathedral, Chertsey Castle Gate, Rochester Castle and the restored, vibrant High Street with its independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Rochester is well known for its association with Charles Dickens and hosts a variety of cultural festivals during the year, such as Sweeps, Dickensian Christmas and Castle gardens concerts. The attractive High Street is lined with a selection of period buildings dating from Georgian and Victorian times. There are a range of schools, private and state, including Kings School, Rochester Girls Grammar School and the Mathematical school all within walking distance. The mainline station is within a few minutes' walk and has excellent services to London Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Victoria and a hi-speed service to Ebbsfleet (18min), Stratford and St Pancras (38 min). There are also excellent road links via the A2, M2, M20 and M25 to Maidstone, Canterbury, London, Bluewater shopping centre, Ebbsfleet International Station and Gatwick Airport.

Property information.
Services: Mains water, gas and electricity. Heating is provided by a gas boiler
Tenure: Freehold.
Fixtures and Fittings: Only such items as are mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale.
Local Authority: Medway Council. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].
Council Tax: Band G
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents Machin Lane, Rochester, telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].
Hours of business: Monday to Friday 9-6pm Saturday 10-5pm.

Directions. From our office follow Crow Lane to its junction with The Vines, turn right and follow to the junction with St Margaret's Street. Turn left and the house is 50 metres along on the right.