Salisbury Villa Rochester, Kent

Salisbury Villa Rochester, Kent Salisbury Villa The property The master bedroom, to the back of the Location Salisbury Villa stands in a prominent position house, has ample storage space and an en- Salisbury Villa is situated within the walled heart Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent opposite the castle gardens. The house has suite bathroom. Next door is a study, with fitted of the ancient city of Rochester, overlooking ME1 1SN weather-boarded elevations with large sash oak furniture, which links to the front bedrooms. both the Norman castle and cathedral. The windows under a lead roof. Although the principal Both have pretty fireplaces and outstanding city centre is probably best known for its A handsome Grade II Listed elevation is believed to date from the early 19th outlooks. There is a large family bathroom with associations with Charles Dickens and the Century, it is probable that the rear part is older roll top bath and shower. attractive high street is lined with a selection of house with spectacular views and formerly part of another property. period houses dating in the main from Georgian On the second floor, the front bedroom occupies and Victorian times. Rochester is known for over the historic castle and The panelled front door leads to the elegant the full width of the house, with three sash specialist shopping and an active cultural reception hall. The adjacent dining room is a windows making the most of the views. Two cathedral with some wonderful programme. There is a good range of schools beautiful, panelled room with display shelving and period fireplaces and polished floorboards help both in the independent and state sectors, Georgian interiors cupboards either side of the fireplace. The well- give the room a special character. The fifth including The King’s School (within 250 metres) fitted kitchen/breakfast room has a range of bedroom is at the rear with a ‘jack and jill’ shower and separate boys’ and girls’ grammar schools. M2 (Junction 1) 3 miles, bespoke cabinets with integrated appliances room between. Rochester Station 0.2 miles and a 4-oven Aga; the breakfast area is in a There are good commuter services from the The property is, in the main, surrounded by a (London St Pancras from 36 minutes) more modern extension with a massive floor to new Rochester station (about 400 metres) with mellow brick wall with gates opening to a parking ceiling window giving a dramatic outlook over the journey times to London St Pancras from 36 space and some covered storage. This leads Entrance hall | Sitting room | Dining room cathedral roofscape. The generous sitting room minutes and other services to Victoria, Cannon to an enclosed garden at the rear with flowering Kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom | Cellar has a fireplace with wood burning stove and Street, London Bridge and Charing Cross. The cherry trees and an ivy clad arbour with paved Study | Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom access to the two walled gardens. M2 (Junction 1) gives access to the motorway terrace. The second walled garden is on the 4 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom network and also links with the Bluewater south side, giving two idyllic locations with a Shower room | Separate WC | Parking space shopping centre and Ebbsfleet International choice of sun or shade for alfresco dining. Walled gardens station.

General Local Authorities: Medway Council (01634 Floorplans 306000); Kent County Council (03000 414141) Internal area 2,869 sq ft (266 sq m) Services: Salisbury Villa has all mains services; For identification purposes only. gas-fired heating.

Directions From the M2 exit A229 to Chatham, picking up signs to Rochester Cathedral. Descend the hill to Rochester and remain on the ring road heading for the Medway Bridge and Strood. 4.14 x 2.97 Just before crossing the bridge turn left into 13'7" x 9'9" the Esplanade, and then immediately left into Castle Hill which becomes Epaul Lane, and Salisbury Villa will be seen on the left overlooking Sitting Room 9.25 x 4.43 F/P F/P the castle. There is a car park (pay and 30'4" x 14'6" Main Bedroom display) opposite. Cellar 6.55 x 4.48 21'6" x 14'8"

Bedroom 5 Kitchen/ Desk 4.61 x 3.72 Breakfast Room Study 15'1" x 12'2" 4.88 x 2.16

3.96 x 3.67 F/P F/P (Maximum) 13'0" x 12'0" 16'0" x 7'1"

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Bedroom 4 Dining Room F/P Entrance Hall F/P F/P 6.90 x 4.40 F/P 4.34 x 3.03 Bedroom 3 3.73 x 2.65 Bedroom 2 22'8" x 14'5" 14'3" x 9'11" 12'3" x 8'8" F/P 3.78 x 2.70 F/P 3.54 x 3.04 12'5" x 8'10" 11'7" x 10'0"

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