Set within easy reach of Rochester’s historic centre and offered with no forward chain, this three-bedroom mid-terrace house combines the character and proportions of an established home with a layout that works particularly well for modern life. Rochester High Speed station and the historic High Street are both approximately 0.8 miles away, making this an appealing choice for commuters as well as buyers who want cafés, restaurants, shops and the atmosphere of the city centre within easy reach.

Behind the traditional brick façade, an entrance hallway leads into a generous open-plan living and dining space running from the front to the rear of the house. The arrangement gives the ground floor a natural sense of flow, with plenty of room to create distinct areas for relaxing and dining without losing the connection between them. Period-style detailing, including decorative cornicing and fireplaces, adds character, while windows at either end allow natural light to travel through the space.

To the rear is the kitchen and breakfast room, a practical everyday space with a good run of units and work surfaces together with room for informal dining. A door opens directly onto the garden, useful during the warmer months when breakfast, drinks or an evening meal can spill outside. Beyond the kitchen is a separate utility area, keeping laundry and household jobs away from the main living accommodation, alongside the convenience of a ground-floor WC.

The rear garden faces south and has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Predominantly paved and enclosed by fencing, it provides a private outside space that can be enjoyed without demanding weekends of gardening, with room for outdoor seating, pots and planting. A substantial timber store/workshop at the far end adds further useful storage.

One of the most interesting features of the house sits below ground. The cellar measures approximately 3.50m x 4.64m and currently provides a considerable amount of additional storage. For buyers looking to put their own stamp on the property, it also presents an exciting opportunity to investigate conversion into a home office, hobby room, gym or further usable accommodation, subject of course to any necessary consents and building regulations.

Upstairs, the house offers something particularly useful for this style of property, three separate bedrooms, with no need to walk through one bedroom to reach another. The main bedroom is a generous double extending to approximately 3.71m x 4.64m, while the second is another well-proportioned room of approximately 3.64m x 3.07m. The third bedroom provides flexibility as a child’s room, guest room or dedicated home office. A modern first-floor shower room completes the accommodation, finished with contemporary tiling, a glazed shower enclosure and heated towel rail.

The floor plan indicates approximately 129.7 sq m, or 1,396 sq ft, of accommodation in total, including the cellar, giving the house considerably more usable space than its frontage might initially suggest. There is also further potential above, with the loft offering scope to explore a future conversion, subject to the usual planning permissions, building regulations and structural requirements.

For someone wanting a home they can settle into and gradually shape around their own needs, the combination here is particularly appealing, generous living space, three separate bedrooms, a south-facing garden, cellar storage and further potential, all within around 0.8 miles of Rochester’s High Speed station and historic High Street. With no forward chain, the property is ready for its next owner to start that next chapter without an onward purchase complicating the move.

If you are interested in viewing this property contact the agent who would be delighted to show you around. Viewings strictly by appointment only. When calling please Quote Ref: TD0352.

Important information regarding structural works:

The property has undergone professional ground stabilisation and underpinning works using the Geobear Ground Improvement System. The works were completed on 25 June 2026 and are supported by a transferable ten-year Geobear guarantee, subject to its full terms and conditions. The guarantee specifically covers the installed material against biodegradability and compressibility. An insurance-backed guarantee will also be provided to the purchaser’s solicitor.

The guarantees and available supporting documentation will be supplied to the purchaser’s solicitor for review. Buyers must rely upon their own surveyor, solicitor, mortgage adviser and lender to confirm that the property and documentation are suitable for their individual circumstances.

EPC Rating: C (69)
Tenure: Freehold
Square Feet: 1396.3
Square Meters: 129.7
Garden: South Facing - 25ft Long x 20ft Wide
Local Authority: Medway
Council Tax Band: B – £1,803.89 PA for 2026-27
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating - Boiler is a Main Eco compact 30 Combi
Boiler Installed: 22nd June 2022
Loft: Pull down ladder, partly boarded, lighting and insulation.
Surface Water - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
Rivers and Sea - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
This location is outside of a groundwater flood alert area.
Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Rochester (0.8 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles)
Doctors: Rochester Health Centre, Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2EL (0.6 miles)
Pharmacy: Karsons Pharmacy, 69-71 City Way, Rochester ME1 2BA (0.9 miles)
Post Office: Rochester Post Office, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT (1.3 miles)
Supermarket: Co-op Food, 124-126 Delce Rd, Rochester ME1 2DT (0.6 miles)
Waste and Recycling: Capstone Household Waste Site, Shawstead Rd, Chatham ME7 3JL (4.1 miles)
Gym: Rochester Health Club, 671 Maidstone Rd, Chatham, Rochester ME1 3QJ (1.6 miles)
Green Space: Jackson's Field, Rochester (0.7 miles)

Rochester boasts an abundance of History and is heavily connected to Charles Dickens, the Dickens festival being one of a number of themed weekends held in the high street throughout the year. The cobbled high street is a huge attraction for its independent boutique shops, quaint cafe’s, highly recommended restaurants and traditional pubs. Rochester Cathedral and Castle sit on the edge of a sweeping bend of the River Medway. Whilst famous for it’s historical connections, Rochester has also seen significant new riverside development in recent years, making it attractive from a lifestyle and commuting perspective. Its newly built station offers High Speed rail links to Stratford International in 30 minutes or St Pancras International in 38 minutes. London Victoria is also accessible in just 52 minutes. Trips to the continent are also within easy reach via the Eurostar, which departs from nearby Ebbsfleet. In any part of the town you are never too far from road links, the A2 and M2 are easily accessible in under 5 miles. With the M20 and M25 approximately 10 miles away. Rochester and near-by Chatham offer a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Greenwich, Kent and The Creative Arts.

For further information including all local transport, the local schools and their Ofsted ratings please contact the agent for a buyer pack on this property.

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Terraced House for sale in Rochester, Cecil Road, Rochester, ME1 2HT, 1396 m²