2 bed flat for sale

New Stairs, Chatham ME4

Set within the sought-after gated community of Commissioner’s Court, this two-bedroom apartment offers both security and style, creating a lifestyle that blends convenience with comfort. Behind the private gated entrance and secure intercom access, residents enjoy a calm, well-kept environment with the reassurance of allocated parking, making daily life that much easier.

Inside, the apartment is thoughtfully laid out to maximise both space and light. The open-plan lounge and dining area is the heart of the home, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony that allows fresh air to flow through and gives a charming outlook. The kitchen is neatly integrated into the living space, making it easy to cook and socialise at the same time. Both bedrooms are doubles, with the master suite offering the luxury of an en-suite bathroom, while a separate family bathroom caters for guests or household members. Ample built-in storage throughout means everything has its place, keeping the home clutter-free.

Beyond the apartment, the location is what truly elevates this property. Just over a mile away lies Chatham’s High Speed Station, putting London within easy reach for commuters, while the High Street offers shops, restaurants and daily essentials close at hand. For weekends or evenings, riverside walks beckon, whether you choose to wander towards historic Rochester with its castle, cathedral and independent cafés, or head down to St Mary’s Island with its waterfront scenery and marina lifestyle.

With a remarkable 975-year lease and the advantage of being offered with no forward chain, this apartment is as practical as it is appealing. Perfect for those who value secure modern living without compromise, it is a home that combines connectivity, riverside leisure and peace of mind in equal measure.

If you are interested in viewing this property contact the agent who would be delighted to show you around. Viewings strictly by appointment only. When calling please Quote Ref: TD0352.

• EPC Rating: C - 69
• Tenure: Leasehold
• Lease Expiry Date: 01/01/3001
• Lease Length Remaining: 975 Years (as of 2025)
• Annual Service Charge: £1490 pa
• Annual Ground Rent: £25 pa
• Ground Rent Does Not Increase
• Freeholder: Commissioners Hayfield Residents Co Ltd
• Managing Agent: Omnicroft Ltd
• Service Charge / Ground Rent Includes: Covers estate upkeep (roads, gates, gardens, bin stores, etc.), as well as block-specific items such as communal cleaning and carpets, structural maintenance, external windows and doors, buildings insurance, and management costs.
• Square Feet: 718
• Square Meters: 66.7
• Local Authority: Medway
• Council Tax Band: B – 2025/2026 = £1,962.07 pa
• Heating Type: Electric
• Eicr Certificate Just Expired
• Potential Rental Income £1200-£1300 pcm (approx)
• Surface Water - Yearly Change of Flooding: Low
• Rivers and Sea - Yearly Chance of Flooding: Very Low
• Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.
• Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Chatham (1.3 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (1.8 miles)
Doctors: The Pentagon Surgery, Building A, The Pentagon Centre, Chatham ME4 4BB (0.6 miles)
Pharmacy: Boots, Pentagon Centre, 30-34 Wilmot Square, Chatham ME4 4BB (0.6 miles)
Post Office: Chatham Post Office, 17-19 Military Rd, Chatham ME4 4JG (1.6 miles)
Supermarket: Sainsbury's, 68-72 The Pentagon, Chatham ME4 4HP (0.7 miles)
Household Waste and Recycling Centre: Capstone Household Waste Site (3.1 miles)
Gym: Anytime Fitness Chatham, Unit 5a, The Pentagon Shopping Centre, Military Rd, South East, Chatham ME4 4JA (0.7 miles)
Green Space: Lower Lines Park, Lower Lines, Gillingham ME4 4HZ (2.8 miles)

Chatham is famous for its Naval connection’s, hosting one of the Royal Navy’s main facilities for hundreds of years until it’s closure in 1984. Since the closure the former site, now known as St Mary’s Island, has been transformed and boasts a new retail outlet centre, bars, cafe’s, restaurants, gym and cinema to compliment the harbour and vast array of riverside housing. Part of the original naval history has also been preserved through the Historic Dockyard Trust, which provides an insight into past traditions. The Pentagon shopping centre and high street offer everything that you will need with a wide range of stores. Chatham is a commuter’s dream. High Speed rail links to Stratford International in just over 30 minutes or St Pancras International in just over 38 minutes. London Victoria is also accessible in just over 52 minutes. Trips to the continent are also within easy reach via the Eurostar, which departs from nearby Ebbsfleet. In any part of the town you are never too far from road links, the A2 and M2 are easily accessible in under 5 miles. With the M20 and M25 approximately 10 miles away. Chatham and near-by Rochester offer a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Greenwich, Kent and The Creative Arts.

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