Summary - 16 RIVER DRIVE ROCHESTER ME2 3JT
3 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Lifetime-lease option for over-60s with garage, garden and good transport links.
Three bedrooms and separate lounge and dining room
Conservatory plus utility room for extra storage and space
Driveway parking and rear garage; decent-sized rear garden
Suitable as a retirement property; Home for Life Lifetime Lease option
Guide Lifetime Lease price £258,000 (full market £390,000) for over-60s
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; some modernisation likely needed
Single family bathroom only; bedrooms are spacious but traditional plan
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal; low local crime
A well-proportioned three-bedroom end-terrace offering practical living for someone seeking a settled, accessible base in Strood. The ground floor layout includes a separate lounge and dining room, plus a conservatory and utility, creating flexible space for hobbies, visitors or quiet daytime light. A driveway and rear garage provide easy parking and storage, while the decent rear garden offers low-maintenance outdoor space.
This property is presented as suitable for retirement living and is within a mile of Strood station and Rochester town centre, with quick access to the A2/M2 and local schools. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting home connectivity and remote working or hobbies. Constructed in the 1930s, the house retains traditional character such as bay windows but will benefit from some modernisation — the cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation and the double glazing installation date is unknown.
For buyers aged 60 or over there is an option to purchase this home using a Home for Life Lifetime Lease, which can reduce the upfront price (guide Lifetime Lease price shown at £258,000 against a full market value of £390,000). The exact Lifetime Lease cost depends on age and personal circumstances, and customers may choose to buy up to a 50% share of the property value to protect future capital. If not taking the Lifetime Lease option, the property remains available at full market value.
Practical points to note include a single family bathroom and the likely need for insulation or updating in parts of the house. Viewings are by appointment for an open house date; interested buyers should verify tenure, services and dimensions with their solicitor and budget for any planned improvements.
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