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London Road, Strood, Kent, ME2

South East

£800,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
5464 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This detached former hotel in Strood offers approximately 5,464 sq ft of accommodation, with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and an additional ground-floor shower room. Its scale and existing room arrangement provide scope for a large private residence or another use, subject to the necessary consents. A gated entrance leads to the property, which retains character details alongside later additions and a distinctive elevated viewing tower. The ground floor includes several reception areas, a large kitchen with fitted units, granite worktops and a breakfast bar, and a substantial conservatory. Upstairs are generously sized bedrooms, several with en-suite facilities, as well as further bathrooms. The tower provides an unusual additional space that could serve as a studio or workspace, subject to suitability. Outside, the property has a paved forecourt, a rear garden with patio area and a garage. Its former hotel use and extensive accommodation make it a flexible project for buyers considering a change of use or a reconfiguration, with any proposed business or alternative residential use requiring the relevant permissions. The property is marketed by Robinson Michael & Jackson in Strood.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £800,000, this 5,464 sq ft detached property is a strikingly low-cost way to acquire substantial space: its £146 per sq ft asking price is well below the local average of £348. Formerly a hotel, it has six bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, gated access and an unusual 360-degree view tower, giving a buyer plenty of scope to shape it as a large home or another suitable use, subject to any required consents.

The photographed interiors are generally usable, with a functional kitchen and bathrooms, while mixed finishes, wear to the entrance stair and hard-surfaced outdoor areas leave room for a light refresh and presentation improvements. The tower could make a distinctive studio or workspace; its suitability and any layout changes should be checked against the intended use.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 5,464 sq ft at £146 per sq ft, substantially below the local average.
  • Make the 360-degree view tower a distinctive studio, workspace or retreat, subject to suitability.
  • Refresh the worn entrance stair and improve the presentation of the hard-surfaced outdoor areas.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

London Road, Strood, Kent, ME2
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Strood Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Strood

  • Rochester Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Rochester

  • Chatham Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Chatham

  • Cuxton Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Cuxton

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,269
Based on a loan of £600,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.6% since listed
£800,000£75,000(-8.6%)
14/10/2026
Current price
£875,000Initial listing
24/09/2026

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