Summary - 5 FLORIN DRIVE ROCHESTER ME1 1TP
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Top-floor riverside apartment with two balconies, parking and a 60+ Lifetime Lease option.
Panoramic River Medway views from top-floor apartment
Two balconies and allocated off-street parking included
625 sq ft: comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout
Leasehold with ~100 years remaining; service charge ~£2,160 pa
Home for Life Lifetime Lease option for 60+ (guide price £155,000)
Small ground rent £50 pa; council tax: moderate
Kitchen has limited natural light; apartment is average-sized
Area has above-average crime and higher deprivation levels
This bright top-floor apartment sits on a popular riverside development with panoramic views over the River Medway and two private balconies. At about 625 sq ft it offers a comfortable lounge, two bedrooms and a modern kitchen — ready to move into and well suited to someone seeking low-maintenance living close to the historic high street and fast rail links.
The property is sold on a leasehold basis with around 100 years remaining. Service charges (~£2,160 pa) and a small ground rent (£50 pa) apply; these ongoing costs and the city’s above-average crime and area deprivation levels are important for buyers to factor in. The kitchen has limited natural light and the apartment is of average overall size — practical but not expansive.
For buyers aged 60+, there is an option to purchase via the Home for Life Lifetime Lease with Homewise. The guide Lifetime Lease price for this property is £155,000 (indicative saving ~33% versus the full market price of £235,000), subject to age and personal circumstances and allowing a purchased share of up to 50%. If you are under 60 the property can be bought at the full market price.
Allocated off-street parking, double glazing and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators add everyday convenience. This apartment will suit someone looking to downsize, a retiree wanting riverside proximity and transport links, or a first-time buyer considering a compact, central base with decent broadband and mobile signal.
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