Corys Road, Rochester, ME1

Property Details: - Type: Apartment - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Keller Williams Advantage - Bromley Phone: 020 3641 7660

There's a version of apartment living that feels like a compromise. This isn't it.<br/><br/>Positioned on the third floor of Shippick Apartments, this two-bedroom home opens in all the right ways. A generous entrance hall leads into an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room that stretches over 18 feet, with wide doors drawing your eye straight out to the balcony and the river beyond. South-facing, light-filled, and genuinely usable: this is a space that works as hard as the people who'll live in it.<br/><br/>The principal bedroom is a proper double, with its own ensuite. The second bedroom holds its own as a guest room, home office or flatmate territory. Both bedrooms offer ample storage for clothing, so no concerns there.<br/><br/>Both bathrooms are clean, contemporary and low maintenance. The kitchen is arranged for people who cook, not just people who occasionally make coffee.<br/><br/>The numbers make sense too. Energy rating B keeps running costs in check. With 243 years remaining on the lease and a peppercorn ground rent, buyers and lenders can both relax. An allocated parking bay, which is genuinely valuable this close to town, and visitor permits complete the picture.<br/><br/>For investors, the maths is straightforward: at £315,000, rental projections of £1,450 – £1,600 pcm point to a gross yield in the region of 5.5% – 6%. Service charges currently sit at approximately £204 per month, with negotiations ongoing.<br/><br/>Rochester itself rarely needs selling. The High Street, cathedral and castle are minutes away on foot. The station with high-speed services into London is closer still, a 5-minute walk. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing into something smarter, or adding to a portfolio, this apartment delivers without the usual caveats.<br/><br/>Property launches for viewings: Saturday 6th June, 10am – 2pm. Call ext. 209 to register.