Summary - 79B HIGH STREET ROCHESTER ME1 1LX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central, characterful flat with fast trains to London and modern kitchen fittings.
Prime Rochester High Street location, moments from shops and cafés
Bright first-floor flat with traditional sash windows and high ceilings
Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, contemporary tiled shower room
Double bedroom providing a peaceful retreat above the street
Short walk to Rochester station; high-speed London links under 40 minutes
Long lease (160 years); service charge £600 pa, ground rent £50 pa
Solid brick walls likely without insulation — potential retrofit needed
Located on busy High Street; reported very high local crime rates
Set on Rochester’s historic High Street, this first-floor one-bedroom flat pairs period charm with contemporary fittings. Large sash windows bring natural light into the living space, and the modern fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances for easy day-to-day living. The double bedroom offers a quiet retreat above the street.
Practical details suit a first-time buyer: a long lease (160 years remaining), a below-average service charge (£600) and a small ground rent (£50). Commuters benefit from a short walk to Rochester station with high-speed links to London, and fast local broadband supports home working.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly. The building is solid brick and likely lacks cavity wall insulation, so heating bills may be higher without retrofit. The property sits directly on a lively High Street and may experience street noise and increased footfall. Local crime levels are reported as very high; prospective purchasers should check local safety data and daytime/nighttime conditions for peace of mind.
Overall this flat offers a balance of character, convenience and commuter appeal for a buyer prepared to accept central-town living and to address energy-efficiency improvements over time.
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