Abbotts Close, Rochester, ME1

Listed 3 Oct 2026 · Rochester
GUIDE PRICE £780,000 - £790,000 Located in Lower Upnor, Frindsbury, Rochester, and just a short walk from the River Medway, this five-bedroom family home has been extensively updated by its current owners. Spanning three floors, it offers an impressive 2,121 sq. ft. gross internal area.
This immaculately presented home features five spacious bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms. Highlights include a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner, a double integrated garage, ample off-street parking, and a landscaped rear garden with a sunken hot tub, trampoline, and barbecue area.
The open-plan kitchen/dining area measures 25’9 x 15’1 and is fitted with a modern high-quality gloss white kitchen, which features a central island/breakfast bar and a white ceramic-tiled floor. It offers generous storage with extensive wall and base units complemented by white quartz worktops. The kitchen is equipped with a full-height wine rack, integrated double ovens, a microwave, a coffee machine, an electric hob, a full-height fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, and a media wall with a large TV and soundbar. The dining area has bifold doors leading out to the rear garden.
A separate utility room adjoins the kitchen with fitted cupboards, sink, space for a washing machine & dryer and provides access to both the rear garden and the double garage, which measures 17’1 x 16’5.
The bright and airy lounge at the front of the property measures 17’4 X 11’9, and the rear garden features a fantastic entertaining space with a built-in covered brick barbecue, a secluded hot tub, a trampoline, and a paved outdoor dining area, along with a lawn area to the side of the property. Additionally, there is a ground floor cloakroom.
On the first floor, a spacious landing leads to four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom 2 measures 17’2 X 15’9 and includes a built-in wardrobe and a recently updated en suite bathroom. Bedroom 3 measures 10’11 x 9’11, featuring built-in sliding wardrobes along one wall. Bedroom 4 measures 9’4 x 9’2 with a built-in wardrobe, and Bedroom 5 measures 9’4 x 9’0. The updated family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite and is fully tiled.
The third floor is a standout feature of the property, with a landing area offering storage, which leads through to the master bedroom, which measures 16’9 x 15’5, complete with a vaulted ceiling and windows on both sides. The en suite bathroom offers contemporary fittings and is fully tiled with a shower.
The highly desirable location of Upnor is a picturesque and tranquil riverside hamlet situated on the western bank of the River Medway, approximately 2.5 miles from the historic town of Rochester. It is best known for its cobbled street leading down to the historic Elizabethan gun fort, Upnor Castle, and characterful village pubs. The area offers a peaceful waterfront lifestyle with scenic walking paths and a yacht club.
This exceptional five-bedroom family home has been thoroughly updated and is presented to the highest standard. It is conveniently located near the River Medway and provides easy access to Rochester, Chatham, and Strood, which offer railway stations to London. Additionally, it is just a five-minute drive to the A2/M2. There are also plenty of riverside and country walks from the property.
Reference Lower Upnor CD
Location Lower Upnor, Rochester is a picturesque riverside village situated on the banks of the River Medway, offering a unique blend of maritime heritage, countryside surroundings and a strong sense of community. Renowned for its waterside setting, yacht club, historic pubs and proximity to the iconic Upnor Castle, the village provides a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle whilst remaining conveniently accessible to Rochester, Strood and the wider motorway network. With scenic riverside walks, boating facilities and attractive character homes, Lower Upnor remains one of Medway's most sought-after residential locations.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room 17' 4" x 11' 9" (5.28m x 3.58m)
Kitchen/Dining Room 25' 9" x 15' 1" (7.85m x 4.6m)
Cloakroom
First Floor
Bedroom 17' 2" x 15' 9" (5.23m x 4.8m)
Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 10' 11" x 9' 11" (3.33m x 3.02m)
Bedroom 9' 4" x 9' 2" (2.84m x 2.8m)
Bedroom 9' 4" x 9' 0" (2.84m x 2.74m)
Family Bathroom
Second Floor
Bedroom 16' 9" x 15' 5" (5.1m x 4.7m)
Ensuite Bathroom
Transport Information Strood 1.9 miles Rochester 2.1 miles Higham 2.6 miles Chatham 2.8 miles The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station. The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools Primary Schools Chattenden Primary School 0.6 miles Wainscott Primary School 0.6 miles Hilltop Primary School 1.1 miles English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles Temple Mill Primary School 1.4 miles All Faiths Children's Academy 1.7 miles St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 1.8 miles Secondary Schools Maritime Academy 1.3 miles Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1.6 miles Leigh Academy Strood 2.7 miles Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 2.9 miles The Rochester Grammar School 3 miles Holcombe Grammar School 3.3 miles Chatham Grammar 3.5 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
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Measurements All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
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Median sold prices in ME2 over the last 12 months: terraced £285k · semi-detached £375k · detached £520k · flat £175k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Semi-detached Freehold | 9 Dec 2025 | £425,000 |
| 20 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Detached Freehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £550,000 |
| 22 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Dec 2024 | £415,000 |
| 25 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Semi-detached Freehold | 13 Dec 2024 | £380,000 |
| 32a, Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Detached Freehold | 12 Dec 2024 | £680,000 |
| 29 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Detached Freehold | 29 Jan 2024 | £410,000 |
| 3 Moat Lane Rochester ME2 4GP | Semi-detached Freehold | 3 Jan 2024 | £405,000 |
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Listed by Clifton & Co Estate Agents, North Kent on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/10/2026.
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