Summary - 23 ROCHESTER GATE ROCHESTER ME1 1JG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
One-bedroom, low-maintenance living with strong transport links and communal support.
Warden‑assisted Over‑55s development with live‑in manager five days a week
Short walk to Rochester Station — fast connections to London
24‑hour emergency pull cords and two passenger lifts to all floors
Barrier‑controlled rear parking and landscaped communal gardens
Service charge c. £3,076 pa (£256 pcm) covers water and maintenance
Leasehold with 63 years remaining — many lenders may refuse mortgages
Area records very high crime rates and higher local deprivation
Communal laundry, lounges, free Wi‑Fi in shared areas
A compact, well-presented one-bedroom apartment in the Rochester Gate Over‑55s development, set on Rochester High Street. The flat offers a bright reception room, fitted kitchen, spacious double bedroom and practical bathroom — all arranged for easy, low‑maintenance living. Communal facilities include two passenger lifts, lounges, landscaped gardens, laundry rooms, free Wi‑Fi in shared areas and a live‑in manager five days a week.
This development provides practical safety features important for downsizers: 24‑hour emergency pull cords, barrier‑controlled rear parking and a supportive community with organised activities. The location is a major asset — a short walk to Rochester Station with fast trains to London and immediate access to shops, cafés and local services on the historic High Street.
Buyers must note significant leasehold and local issues. The lease has 63 years remaining; this short term may make mortgage lending difficult or impossible for many buyers. The property is leasehold, with an annual service charge of about £3,076 (£256 pcm as of Aug 2025) covering water rates, window cleaning, gardens and maintenance. The surrounding area has elevated crime statistics and higher deprivation indices; consider personal safety and insurance implications.
Overall this is a straightforward, well‑equipped retirement apartment for an independent older buyer who values town‑centre convenience and communal support. It suits someone who can buy with cash or obtain specialist leasehold lending, and who accepts the service charge and local area considerations.
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