Summary - 8 OLIVER TWIST CLOSE ROCHESTER ME1 1RT
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact, low-maintenance terrace ideal for over-60s looking to downsize near Rochester station.
Quiet riverside cul-de-sac; short walk to Rochester station and High Street
Sold chain free; freehold tenure
Home for Life example price £185,500 (market £280,000) — over-60s Lifetime Lease option
Compact footprint ≈555 sq ft; two bedrooms, one bathroom
Small rear garden and allocated off-street parking
Area shows above-average crime and local deprivation indicators
Council tax described as expensive; small plot and limited internal space
Double glazing and mains gas heating; glazing install date unknown
Set on a quiet riverside cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Rochester station and the historic High Street, this compact two-bedroom terrace offers a low-maintenance base for over-60s seeking to downsize. The layout features an open lounge/diner, a modern kitchen and a small rear garden with allocated off-street parking — practical assets for everyday living and visitors.
This property is being offered with a Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price of £185,500 (guide based on typical saving). The full market price is £280,000; the Lifetime Lease option lets qualifying buyers (aged 60+) buy a reduced-cost lease and optionally purchase up to a 50% share to protect capital. The home is sold chain free and is freehold.
Internally the house is modest at about 555 sq ft, with two bedrooms and one bathroom — suitable for single people or couples downsizing rather than families needing lots of space. The build is modern (1980s/90s), with gas central heating and double glazing (installation date unknown).
Be realistic about the local context: the area shows higher-than-average crime and economic deprivation indicators, and council tax is described as expensive. The property requires only typical updating rather than full refurbishment, making it a manageable project for buyers wanting a straightforward move into a low-upkeep home close to transport and town amenities.
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