4 bed detached house for sale

"The Bowyer" at Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham ME8

Plot 26 (The Bowyer) - priced at £549,995

About the Home
An aesthetically delightful, double-fronted 4-bedroom home, The Bowyer provides growing families and second-steppers with substantial and flexible space to meet ever-evolving lifestyles. Several dual-aspect rooms, and a spectacular bay window in the dining area add character, while practical features such as three double-sized bedrooms and a utility room make this home ready for contemporary living.

The front door opens into the welcoming, centrally-located hallway, from which the ground floor radiates out. To one side of the home is the living room, which enjoys a dual aspect and provides dedicated space for relaxing and entertaining, and for children to play; the open-plan kitchen, dining and family area occupies the other side of the ground floor, and is designed to become the heart of the home.

The u-shaped kitchen incorporates a breakfast bar, to gather the family around for informal weekend brunches, or for cocktails with friends. The dining area boasts a feature bay window that extends into the rear garden, and provides ample space for a formal dining table; ideal for dinner parties, Sunday roasts and family games nights. French doors from the dining area open to the outside, inviting you into the garden to soak up the summer sunshine.

Adjoining the kitchen is a separate utility room, to keep laundry and cleaning essentials well-organised and out of sight, and conveniently, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a door to the outside. Completing the ground floor of The Bowyer is the cloakroom, accessed from the entrance hallway.

Upstairs are all four bedrooms, and the stylish family bathroom. Bedroom 1 benefits from an en-suite shower room, while bedroom 2 has a dual aspect Bedroom 4 is well-sized for use as a nursery or younger child’s room; alternatively, it would make a comfortable and private home office or hobby room. Two useful storage cupboards on the landing are thoughtful finishing touches to the first floor, handy for keeping the household’s towels and bed linens within easy reach.

Additional information

• Estate Management Charge: None
• Internal Area: 1338 sq. Ft.
• Annual service charge: £355.47
• Council tax band: F
• Tenure: Freehold

The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

About the Development
Wakeley Meadow is a beautiful development of new-build homes in Rainham, Kent. These 2,3 and 4-bedroom homes are located just off the High Street allowing swift access to a conurbation of local towns, with an abundance of nearby Kent farmland providing a natural aesthetic. This development will be ideal for a range of homebuyers, including first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers, and families.

Register your interest of our properties in Rainham today!

Why Buy With Bellway?

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes. That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

Express Mover
"We have a home to sell"

Sell your home quicker with no estate agent fees.^

Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.

You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.

This Sales Centre is open
Our sales centre is open for drop-in visits.

Should you wish to have dedicated time with our Sales Advisor, please book an appointment before visiting us.

Sales office opening hours
Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

^All offers apply to specific plots and selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your Bellway sales advisor to find out more or see terms and conditions on our Bellway website. Express Mover and Part Exchange scheme offers are subject to status, availability and eligibility. Bellway reserve the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Any promoted offer is subject to contract. 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. This includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover.*

About Wakeley Meadow

Wakeley Meadow is a beautiful development of new-build homes in Rainham, Kent. These 2,3 and 4-bedroom homes are located just off the High Street allowing swift access to a conurbation of local towns, with an abundance of nearby Kent farmland providing a natural aesthetic. This development will be ideal for a range of homebuyers, including first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers, and families.

Leisure

Wakeley Meadow is in a spot of stunning natural beauty; perched on the periphery of Rainham and wider Gillingham, residents have a landscape of patchwork farmland stretching as far as the marshlands on the south-east coast.

This unique part of the country provides a plethora of notable natural sites to explore, ideal for a variety of outdoor leisure. The development is located between the Queendown Warren and Berengrave nature reserves, providing paths to soak up breathtaking panoramic views of the local countryside.

For keen players, Upchurch River Valley Golf Club is just over a mile away providing a well-maintained course with an inclusive clubhouse.

With such extensive coastline on the doorstep, residents have a number of easily accessible beaches, both sand and pebble. With options like Seasalter Beach just half an hour away in the car, finding a bustling beach full of entertainment or a peaceful patch of seaside paradise is a simple task.

Education

Parents will be encouraged by the wide number of schools in the surrounding area, with great options for children of all ages.

Riverside Primary School and St Margaret's C of E Primary School are two junior schools within walking distance, if preferable - both located under a mile from the development. Several additional primary options can be found across Rainham.

For those of Secondary School age, Leigh Academy Rainham is just minutes' walk away for quick and convenient independent journeys. Other secondary schools to consider include Rainham Mark Grammar School and Rainham School for Girls located within a 10-minute drive, as well as further options in Chatham and Gillingham.

For higher education options, Medway Campus - five miles away - is the course-specific site of study for students at the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent. MidKent College's Gillingam Campus is also a 16-minute drive from the development.

Shopping

There is a popular supermarket brand within five minutes' drive, ensuring residents have opportunities on hand to keep cupboards stocked and convenience covered.

With Rainham's vibrant High Street within walking distance, residents have a choice of local businesses to explore, particularly focused around the intersection with Station Road half a mile away. Some options for evenings out include The Cricketers public house, and Darjeeling Heights - a traditional Indian restaurant serving a favouring crowd of regular diners with a bright and inviting atmosphere.

Gillingham town centre is four miles away and provides an extensive coverage of retail and hospitality destinations. These include a twice-weekly market in the town centre for fresh produce and handmade crafts, concentrated retail in Hempstead Valley shopping centre, and waterfront dining in the Gillingham Marina.

Transport

For motorists, Moor Street is a key local connector, while the A249 is a 10-minute drive away, and the M2 a 16-minute drive away for primary routes.

Leigh Academy and Otterham Quay Way bus stops can be found within minutes' walk of the development, serving several local journeys for convenient travel.

Rainham train station is an 18-minute walk away for regular routes into London and beyond, with direct rail services to London Fenchurch Street typically taking as little as 25 minutes. This makes the location a great option for commuting.

London Gatwick Airport is an hour's drive away, meaning connections and flight options worldwide are within easy reach for holidays and travel.

Opening Hours

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Directions

Wakeley Meadow is a stunning collection of new homes on the periphery of Rainham, one of the beautiful Kent towns amalgamated with Gillingham on the River Medway. The area benefits from combined amenity and leisure across the nearby towns, as well as picturesque patchwork farmland, wonderful coastline, and a wealth of public parks and nature reserves.

The development will be located off Moor Street, a 10-minute drive from the A249 and a further six minutes from the M2.

This development falls under the administration of Medway Council.

Read full description