Walderslade
Originally a small village, Walderslade, meaning ‘wood in a valley’, is now a large suburb in the Medway Towns on the edge of the North Downs. The original village is now the commercial centre of the area where you’ll find Greyfox, a Co-op supermarket, Sherwood Oak public house, public library and a variety of other small businesses, restaurants and so on. On the outer edges of the area you’ll find the Alexandra Hospital and the Bridgewood Manor Hotel. Walderslade is divided into a number of separate developments called Lords Wood, Princes Park, Walderslade Woods, Davis Estate, Weedswood and the Wayfield Estate with a variety of property for sale or rent in each. Transport links in the area include junction 3 of the M2 and junction 6 of the M20 which give access to the Channel Tunnel, M25, Dartford Bridge and Central London. Chatham station offers rail links into the City whilst Ebbsfleet International, with high-speed services to St. Pancras, is only a short journey by car.
Chatham
Established by Queen Elizabeth I as a Royal Dockyard in 1568, Chatham’s history is intertwined with that of the Navy and shipbuilding with many vessels including HMS Victory being launched there. The expansion of the yard and the centuries of castle, fort and barracks construction led to huge growth in the area and the expansion of the Medway Towns in general. The Dockyard is now Chatham Historic Dockyard, with St Mary’s Island now housing a marina and residential developments. There is a wide variety of property for sale in Chatham with older Victorian properties through to the more modern and historic properties of St Mary’s Island and the Dockyard. Located on the Roman road of Watling St the town has good links to the A2, M2, M20 and M25 with rail links into Charing Cross and St. Pancras from Chatham station.
Rainham
Located on the ancient Watling Street, the Roman road between London and Canterbury, Rainham is located with the M2 running along its southern edge with links to the M25, M20 and onto Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International and Central London. Areas within the locality include Parkwood, Hempstead, Twydall, Lower Rainham and Wigmore. The town offers a variety of shops, restaurants and businesses in addition to the nearby Hempstead Valley shopping centre. The area boasts a number of historic buildings with the beautiful St Margaret’s Church as a striking centrepiece of Gothic and earlier architecture. Property for sale in Rainham and the surrounding areas ranges from semi-rural, period properties dating from the 15th Century through to Victorian, pre-war and the development of smallholdings into substantial detached houses and bungalows. There are also a number of more modern developments from the 1960’s through to the present day.
Gillingham
The birthplace of Will Adams, the first ever Western Samurai, Gillingham offers a varied housing stock and a number of major attractions in the area including Priestfields stadium, the home of Gillingham FC, Strand leisure and water park, Ice Rink, Medway Park Leisure Centre, Riverside country park and the Royal Engineers Museum. Located on the Roman road of Watling Street the town has good links to the A2, M2, M20 and M25 with rail links into Charing Cross and St. Pancras from Gillingham station. The town centre offers a variety of shops, businesses, restaurants and bars and Chatham Historic Dockyard is on the western edge of the town next to Brompton which is a pretty area with a number of listed Georgian buildings. Property for sale and let in Gillingham is predominantly terraced homes of the Victorian era but with some older and imposing houses in addition to more modern developments, especially along the river front.
Rochester
‘Surpassingly beautiful’ is one description given to Rochester by its most famous son Charles Dickens and who can argue? In addition to the literary connections and events are the towering keep of Rochester Castle, the soaring grandeur of the 7th Century Cathedral, the City Wall, cobbled High St, Kings School and plethora of period buildings and attractions. In addition Rochester offers a number of well regarded secondary schools, Buckmore Park karting track, marina and good transport links into London and beyond via the M2, A2, M25, M20 and high-speed rail links from Rochester station. Given the nature of the area, property for sale in Rochester encompasses all styles from the historically significant to current day bespoke developments and everything in between.
Strood & Frindsbury
‘Surpassingly beautiful’ is one description given to Rochester by its most famous son Charles Dickens and who can argue? In addition to the literary connections and events are the towering keep of Rochester Castle, the soaring grandeur of the 7th Century Cathedral, the City Wall, cobbled High St, Kings School and plethora of period buildings and attractions. In addition Rochester offers a number of well regarded secondary schools, Buckmore Park karting track, marina and good transport links into London and beyond via the M2, A2, M25, M20 and high-speed rail links from Rochester station. Given the nature of the area, property for sale in Rochester encompasses all styles from the historically significant to current day bespoke developments and everything in between.
Hartlip
The picturesque village of Hartlip is surrounded by stunning rural farmland but retains good links to the A2/M2, M20 and hi-speed rail links via nearby Rainham. Ebbsfleet International is in the region of 25 minutes away by car or the alternative, Ashford International, is well within reach as well. Nearby Rainham and Sittingbourne offer good amenities with a range of shops, restaurants, medical facilities and secondary schools with the local primary school in Hartlip being generally well regarded and one of the oldest primary schools in the country dating from 1678. The village is ideal for a buyer seeking a slice of rural life whilst still being within reach of the City, offering a real village experience with local Rose and Crown public house and a delightful mix of architectural styles with the flint church, thatched buildings, manor houses and the remains of an extensive Roman villa also discovered in Danes Field. Accordingly property for sale or to let in the area encompasses a wide variety of styles and eras.
Maidstone
Kent's county town, Maidstone, is home to captivating Leeds Castle, ‘The loveliest castle in the world’ and the 14th century Archbishops’ Palace house and the Gallagher stadium, home to Maidstone FC and offers a huge variety of amenities and diversions for the residents. A cruise on the River Medway, a stroll through scenic Mote Park or a spot of retail therapy in the vibrant town centre are just a selection of what the town has on offer, in addition to a fantastic selection of restaurants and bars for an entertaining evening. Maidstone is surrounded by breathtaking countryside scenery and picture-postcard villages of Lenham, Marden, Headcorn, Boxley and Yalding but retains good links to the A2/M2, M20, M25 and rail links from the areas rail stations and Ebbsfleet International being in the region of 25 minutes away by car or the alternative, Ashford International. There should be property for sale or let to suit all tastes in the Maidstone area from the extensive country house to modern apartments in the vibrant town centre.
Aylesford
Aylesford is a pretty, riverside village with a parish that encompasses the further local villages of Eccles, Burham and Blue Bell Hill with Wouldham further along the river towards Rochester. Dating from Neolithic times the area has a wealth of history with the Kit’s Coty monument, Roman settlements, Aylesford Friary and the centre of Aylesford with its medieval bridge. There are rail links from Aylesford station and access to A2/M2, M20, M25 and Ebbsfleet International being in the region of 25 minutes away by car or the alternative, Ashford International. The villages cater for most needs with a good range of property for sale or let and are ideal for families looking for a semi-rural lifestyle.