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4 bedroom Detached House for sale, Laura Place, Rochester, Kent, ME1
Features and Description
- Four bedrooms throughout
- Two open-plan reception rooms
- Fireplace feature in reception
- Kitchen with built-in pantries
- Two bathrooms including en-suite
- Private garden plus single garage
- Renovation and personalization potential
- Close to historic Rochester centre
- Good local schools nearby
- Fast rail links to London
FOR SALE VIA MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION;
START BID £250,000 PLUS RESERVATION FEE
This four-bedroom detached house is offered for sale in Rochester and requires renovation, presenting an opportunity to update and personalise throughout.
The ground floor offers two open-plan reception rooms, both benefiting from large windows that provide good natural light. One reception room also features a fireplace. The kitchen includes built-in pantries and natural light, offering practical storage and layout options. There are two bathrooms: a three-piece suite and an en-suite, providing flexibility for family living. All the bedrooms are of decent size, offering well-proportioned sleeping accommodation. Externally, the property benefits from a garden and a single garage.
Located in Rochester, the property is well placed for local amenities including shops, cafés and services available in and around the historic town centre and Rochester High Street. There are several schools in the surrounding area, catering for a range of ages.
For commuters, Rochester railway station provides regular services to London Victoria, Charing Cross and St Pancras International, with typical journey times from around 40–50 minutes depending on the service. Local bus routes link Rochester with neighbouring towns across Medway. Road connections are convenient, with access to the A2 and M2 for routes towards London, the M25 and the Kent coast.
The area benefits from nearby parks and green spaces, as well as walking routes along the River Medway and through the historic castle and cathedral precincts, providing options for leisure and recreation close by.
EPC rating: E. Council Tax band: D.
Location
This is an extremely popular residential area close to the heart of historic Rochester. The lively High Street is just a short walk away, here a great variety of places to eat and drink can be found. The new high speed rail link to London is also within easy walking distance. Rochester is home to a great range of highly regarded schools catering for all age groups, including the very popular King's School. The local motorway network is via the M2 and M20, so great access to London and the south coast. Rochester offers many amazing opportunities, whether that be basking in the history of the area, walks along the Esplanade, with stunning river views, or access to multiple transport links. The High speed train, can get you into London, within 38 minutes, making this are a commuters dream.
Lounge / Diner
23'5" x 11'10" (7.14m x 3.60m)
Kitchen
13'5" x 8'9" (4.10m x 2.67m)
Utility Room
10'0" x 4'11" (3.05m x 1.50m)
Garage
17'9" x 10'0" (5.40m x 3.05m)
Bedroom 1
13'1" x 9'11" (4.00m x 3.02m)
En-Suite
6'11" x 3'4" (2.10m x 1.02m)
Bedroom 2
13'2" x 8'7" (4.01m x 2.62m)
Bedroom 4
10'10" x 9'10" (3.30m x 3.00m)
Bedroom 3
13'5" x 8'8" (4.10m x 2.64m)
Bathroom
6'11" x 6'1" (2.10m x 1.85m)
Auction Notes
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with Traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, but grant 28 days to achieve exchange of contracts from the date the buyer s solicitor is in receipt of the draft contracts and a further 28 days thereafter to complete.Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance.Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to put down a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% subject to a minimum of 6,000 plus VAT which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgment of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Legal Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department.
Auctioneer Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with Traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase.We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, but grant 28 days to achieve exchange of contracts from the date the buyer s solicitor is in receipt of the draft contracts and a further 28 days thereafter to complete.Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance.Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to put down a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% subject to a minimum of 6,000 plus VAT which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgment of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Legal Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our 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. The 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 photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Laura Place, Rochester, Kent, ME1
Additional Information
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Property refROC260056
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EPCE
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxD
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Local authorityMedway Council
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