This truly unique four bedroom waterfront home is situated on the recent Azure development, in probably the most desirable position on St Mary’s Island, at the end of Westerly Way with open green areas to both front and side and views directly out onto the River Medway, being situated by the ‘Blue Crane’.
The views from this property are simply stunning, looking across the river to the historic Upnor Castle and along the river to Rochester, the Cathedral & also Rochester Castle.
Purchased off plan by the present owners in 2018, as professional and experienced developers they immediately set about reimagining the interior & exterior of the property as a show home, sparing no expense.
This family home now offers a totally unique and individual home with 2707 sq. ft of space, set over three floors and offering many unique features.
The front door features custom made stained glass panels with a nautical theme, a generous cloakroom/WC accessed from the hallway, has been fitted with a solid marble sink unit, shelving and window sill. There is also a full height storage unit, feature tall radiator in anthracite and mirrored wall. The 26’9 x 25’0 open plan ground floor living area offers a new fully fitted luxury kitchen with a 10’0 central island/breakfast bar, white quartz worktops and hand chiselled Carrera marble tiling. Integrated appliances include a Smeg range with double electric ovens and 6 ring gas hob, a feature glass extractor, microwave, dishwasher, wine fridge and fridge/freezer with pull out freezer drawers. A deep laundry cupboard contains a washer/dryer with plenty of additional storage. The family area has built in unit storage units and TV stand and the large dining area looks directly onto the garden and across the River Medway through two sets of glass double doors. This room also benefits from a full wall storage cupboard with sliding doors. The ground floor has Amtico flooring, air conditioning and electric downlights throughout with feature light fittings above the kitchen island.
A white oak staircase with carpet runner leads up to the 1st floor and a 26 '6 x 15' 6 sitting room with windows overlooking the River Medway with panoramic views in all directions. This room is also air conditioned, has tall feature radiators, electric flame fireplace and an integrated feature glass fish tank to one wall. The solid oak flooring continues throughout both the first and second floors of the property. The family bathroom has porcelain flooring and wall tiles, walk-in shower and ceramic bath. Bedroom three measures 13’8 x 8’4 with built in wardrobes and bedroom two measures 11’4 x 9’10, with a sliding wardrobe/storage unit to one wall which incorporates a discrete sliding door, giving access to an en suite shower room also fitted with porcelain floor and wall tiles, walk-in shower and integrated mirrored storage unit.
The second floor gives access to the roof terrace, master bedroom suite and fourth bedroom/office. The 14’0 x 10’5 master bedroom has breathtaking panoramic views in all directions along and across the River Medway below, featuring custom made bedroom furniture, a separate dressing area with mirrored wardrobes and en suite shower room with marble mosaic floor and wall tiles, walk-in shower and double sink unit. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling from which hangs a contemporary cascading crystal light fitting which will remain with the property. (This bedroom is also pre wired for an air conditioning unit). Bedroom four (currently used as a home office), measures 12 '5 x 9' 10 with large floor to ceiling storage units with sliding doors fitted to one wall and an additional mirror fronted wardrobe. From this floor you access the 31 '6 x 11' 3 roof terrace with glass panels offering simply stunning views out onto the River Medway and Upnor Castle. There is also a covered area which the vendors use as an outside gym area.
In summary, there are custom floorings, bathrooms and fittings throughout the property and the first floor layout has been altered to take best advantage of the River views. A Verisure alarm is fitted and monitored, all light fittings will remain, custom made marble finials are fitted to the staircase newel posts and a custom made mirror on the first floor landing will remain with the property.
The larger than average rear garden has been landscaped with brick built raised borders, a porcelain tiled entertaining area directly accessed from the dining room, with a 4m x 3m x 2.5m Italian made steel pergola with an electrically adjustable opening roof, led lighting and electrically operated blinds for year round use. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with well planted borders, water feature and ‘bird hotel’. The side access runs to one side of the property and opens out to the front garden laid with porcelain tiles and adjoining the entertaining area at the back of the house.
The garage measures 22 '8 x 11' 6 and there is off street parking to the front with an additional two car parking bay at the front of the property.
This stunning four bedroom waterside property presents a unique opportunity to purchase possibly the most unique, individual and desirable property on St.Mary’s Island.
Location Located just moments from scenic riverside walks and within walking distance of shops, a cinema, and restaurants, this home offers an enviable lifestyle in a thriving community. St Mary’s Island’s on-site school, doctors' surgery, and community center further enhance the property’s appeal.
Entrance Hall
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 26'9" x 25' (8.15m x 7.62m).
First Floor
Sitting Room 26'6" x 15'6" (8.08m x 4.72m).
Bedroom 13'8" x 8'4" (4.17m x 2.54m).
Bedroom 11'4" x 9'10" (3.45m x 3m).
En-Suite
Bathroom
Second Floor
Bedroom 14' x 10'5" (4.27m x 3.18m).
En-Suite
Bedroom 12'5" x 9'10" (3.78m x 3m).
Roof Terrace 31'6" x11'3" (9.6m x3.43m). Breathtaking River Views.
Garage 22'8" x11'6" (6.9m x3.5m).
Garden Larger Than Average Landscaped Gardens With Entertaining Area & Pergola with Electrically Operated Roof, Lighting and Blinds.
Transport Information Gillingham Station 1.6 miles
Strood Station 1.7 miles
Rochester Station 1.8 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools Primary Schools
St Mary's Island Primary School 0.4 miles
Chattenden Primary School 0.8 miles
Wainscott Primary School 0.9 miles
Burnt Oak Primary School 1.3 miles
Oasis Academy Skinner Street 1.4 miles
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School 1.6 miles
St Thomas Moore Primary School 4.2 miles
Secondary Scholls
Waterfront UTC 1 mile
The Hundred of Hoo Academy 1.2 miles
Rivermead School 1.5 miles
Brompton Academy 1.8 miles
King's School Rochester 2 miles
Fort Pitt Grammar School 2.1 miles
Blue Skies School 2.4 miles
Chatham Grammar School 2.5 miles
Rochester Grammar School 2.9 miles
St. Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 3 miles
Holcombe Grammar School 3 miles
Gad's Hill School 3.3 miles
Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Clifton & Co for verification.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in council tax band F, you should verify this with Medway Borough Council.
Tenure/Service Charge The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. We are advised by the vendor that the service charge for the previous year was £740.02 . Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing via Clifton & Co Hartley office.
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