Summary - 56 ROCHESTER GATE ROCHESTER ME1 1JG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-supported over-55s flat near station and high street amenities.
Private garden terrace across lounge and bedroom
A bright, purpose-built one-bedroom retirement apartment tucked into the heart of Rochester High Street. The lounge-diner opens onto a rare private garden terrace, giving a real outdoor living feel unusually generous for a flat of this size. Practical fitted kitchen, built-in bedroom storage and a modern walk-in shower keep the layout low-maintenance and comfortable for everyday living.
Rochester Gate is a warden-assisted development with a live-in manager five days a week, two passenger lifts, communal lounges, laundry facilities and landscaped grounds — all designed to support independent, sociable retirement living. Parking is available off-street (barrier-controlled, unallocated) and the location is exceptionally convenient for services and transport: Rochester Station offers high-speed trains to London in under 40 minutes.
Buyers should note the lease has approximately 63 years remaining; some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend on properties with this term. The service charge (circa £256 pcm as of Aug 2025, £3,072pa) covers water, window cleaning, gardens and building maintenance. Crime levels in the area are reported as very high, so prospective buyers should consider security and insurance implications.
Overall this is a well-presented, low-maintenance retirement apartment with a rare private terrace and strong transport links. It will suit an over-55 buyer seeking convenience, communal support and easy access to Rochester’s amenities, but purchasers must check mortgage availability given the lease length.
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