High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid ?165,000.
Experience the best of historic and vibrant Rochester with this generous must-see top-floor apartment! Boasting two double bedrooms, scenic views of Castle gardens and the river Medway, and a prime location on the high street, this flat offers the perfect city living experience. Although parking is not provided on-site, a convenient and affordable option is available just a short walk away at the train station car park. And with immediate vacant possession, you can move in and start enjoying all that Rochester has to offer right away!

DESCRIPTION

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid ?165,000.Boasting two double bedrooms, scenic views of Castle gardens and the river Medway, and a prime location on the high street, this flat offers the perfect city living experience. Although parking is not provided on-site, a convenient and affordable option is available just a short walk away at the train station car park. with immediate vacant possession, you can move in straight away.

LOCATION

Historical Rochester, with its Norman Castle, was a cherished place by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, who lived in the area as a child and returned as a successful author. With history dating back centuries, there is so much to see and do in the historic city itself, with its main attractions being the cathedral and castle. The high street is also packed with quaint, independent shops and a great range of cafes and restaurants. The high street is also host to events and festivals through out the year, including Sweeps and Dickens Festivals plus the famous Christmas Market held in the Castle Gardens. The same gardens also host many music festivals and concerts throughout the summer.Rochester train station is just 0.23miles from the property and M2 junction is 1.57miles.

STUDY AREA

Welcoming reception/ study area with large sash window allowing lots of natural light -the previous tenant successfully used this area as a home office. Storage cupboard located half way up the stairs.

KITCHEN

This large square kitchen has a sash window looking out over castle gardens and decorative fire place adds charm to this modern white kitchen. Wall and floor units with square edge grey work top surfaces, Washer/dryer, built in electric oven & hob with extractor fan are all to remain. Condensed combi boiler located in cupboard.

UTILITY AREA

This area has been thoughtfully converted into a small utility area, with matching wall and floor units and square edge worktops to kitchen, with added cupboard space and fridge freezer, leading to kitchen and bathroom.

LOUNGE

Family sized lounge located centrally to this apartment with decorative fire place, sash window and velux window.

BATHROOM

Part tiled bathroom is in the centre of this apartment and comprises a white suite with close coupled WC, wash basin and bath with shower over.

BEDROOM 1

The largest of the two bedrooms is situated at the front of the apartment. Built in storage wardrobe, raised platform with below storage which could be used for a dressing area or bed to enjoy the views of the river Medway through secondary glazed window.

BEDROOM 2

Double bedroom with secondary glazed window to front looking over the river Medway.

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage and electricity.Medway Borough Council - Council tax Band b - ?1479.52 2022/2023Standard broadband 7mbpsCommunal fire alarm - smoke and heat detection, emergency lighting thoughout the flats and communal areas.

LEASE DETAILS

The freeholder will create a new lease of 125years, with peppercorn rent and service charges to be ?1200pa.

PARKING

There are season tickets available to purchase for parking at multiple car parks throughout Rochester, the closest being the Rochester Riverside Multistory Car Park which is only 0.2 miles from the property. Available for 12 months for ?776.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Auctioneers Additional CommentsPattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.Auctioneers Additional CommentsIn order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.