Summary - Flat 16, The Heights, 32 New Road ME1 1DX
2 bed 2 bath Flat
No onward chain; ready for immediate vacant possession
Compact 435 sq ft two-bedroom layout, efficient open-plan living
Allocated gated off-street parking and communal lift
Electric underfloor heating; double glazing
Long lease (~110 years) giving secure tenure
Service charge approx £1,800 p.a.; ground rent £250 p.a.
Small overall footprint; limited private external amenity shown
Local area: very high crime rate and higher deprivation indicators
This compact two-bedroom first-floor apartment in central Rochester offers an economical, move-in-ready option for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The open-plan kitchen/living room and ensuite layout make efficient use of approximately 435 sq ft, and the flat benefits from electric underfloor heating and double glazing.
Practical features include allocated gated off-street parking, a communal lift, a long lease (circa 110 years) and an EPC B. Monthly service charge and ground rent are notable running costs: about £1,800 p.a. service charge (£150 pcm) and £250 p.a. ground rent.
Be realistic about the property’s limits: the floor area is small, there’s limited private external amenity shown, and the wider area records high crime and local deprivation indicators. These factors may influence suitability and rental demand, so budgeting for any modernisation or security improvements is sensible.
For buyers seeking a central Rochester base with low entry price and secure parking—close to the High Street, station and attractions—this flat presents clear value. For investors, the compact layout and central location offer straightforward lettings potential but expect to factor in service charges and local area considerations.
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