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Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent

South East

£275,000

Listed on 18/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
End Of Terrace

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochester has a lounge, a fitted kitchen and bathroom, with a rear garden that includes a pergola and paved seating area. The room sizes are listed as 13'9 x 12'11 for the lounge, 12'1 x 9'4 for the kitchen, 13'9 x 10'7 for the main bedroom and 10'9 x 5'5 for the second bedroom. There is also a front garden. The listing notes that schools are within walking distance and that rail and motorway connections are accessible. The property is presented as an option for buyers looking to take on a first home, with its garden and existing accommodation providing a basis for considering future updates. The seller is connected with Wards under the Estate Agents Act 1979.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At 53/100, this is a weaker overall WHOTS opportunity, though the house offers a tidy, usable starting point rather than a major renovation project. Older-style finishes leave scope for selective cosmetic updates, while the maintained garden—with lawn, paved seating and a pergola—adds useful outdoor appeal. The second bedroom is notably narrow, so the layout may suit some buyers better than others.

At £275,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The light renovation range is £5,500–£16,500; the kitchen and bathroom look serviceable, with scope to refresh their dated styling over time.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older-style kitchen finishes while retaining a layout that appears functional.
  • Update the bathroom styling; the visible suite appears clean and intact.
  • Make the most of the lawn, paved seating and pergola with considered planting and upkeep of the sloped garden’s timber edges.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,039
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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