# 2 bedroom coach house for sale (ME1 2FE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 71 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME1 2FE | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £342,500 Feb 2025 | ## Description WOW! - WHAT A HOUSE! - Hunters are delighted to offer this fantastic two bedroom coach house to the market in the popular location of The Fort in Rochester. This lovely home is situated on an exclusive development and within walking distance of the historic Rochester High Street with high speed rail services to London from Rochester Station. This beautifully presented first floor coach house with private garden must be viewed to appreciate everything on offer. Step inside to find a welcoming hallway with stairs up to all areas of the home, downstairs you will also find access to the garage which is a huge plus for properties in this area. In the main part of the home you will find two well proportioned bedrooms, a main bathroom with an additional shower room as well in the form of an en suite and a large lounge/dining/kitchen area which is completely open plan and modern throughout. There is also a balcony from this room with lovely views. Outside you will find a private garden to the side of the property, it's a fantastic thing to offer with this home and means you can enjoy those long summer evenings in peace and quiet! The proximity to the local school/s is fantastic also, there really is so much more we could say, but the best thing to do would be to come and view the property. Call Hunters Medway today to arrange your viewing by appointment only. KEY FEATURES FREEHOLD MAINS DRAINAGE MAINS WATER SUPPLIES MAINS GAS AND ELECTRIC FIBRE OPTIC CABLE AVAILABLE IN AREA GOOD TELEPHONE SIGNAL ACROSS ALL MAJOR NETWORKS. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_6830.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107372) - IMG_6830.jpeg - ![IMG_6805.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107373) - IMG_6805.jpeg - ![IMG_6808.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107374) - IMG_6808.jpeg - ![IMG_6810.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107375) - IMG_6810.jpeg - ![IMG_6815.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107376) - IMG_6815.jpeg - ![IMG_6818.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107377) - IMG_6818.jpeg - ![IMG_6813.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107378) - IMG_6813.jpeg - ![IMG_6823.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107379) - IMG_6823.jpeg - ![IMG_6819.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107380) - IMG_6819.jpeg - ![IMG_6822.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107381) - IMG_6822.jpeg - ![IMG_6826.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107382) - IMG_6826.jpeg - ![IMG_6827.jpeg](/listings/photos/149017127/1107383) - IMG_6827.jpeg ## Floorplans - ![71TheFort FF.png](/listings/photos/149017127/1107384) - 71TheFort FF.png - ![71TheFort GF.png](/listings/photos/149017127/1107385) - 71TheFort GF.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/149017127/1107386) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 71 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £342,500 | 06/02/2025 | Flat | | 71 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £169,950 | 27/07/2012 | Flat | | 71 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £169,950 | 27/07/2012 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 ROWAN WALK, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 6ST | £204,000 | 20/12/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 5 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £525,000 | 17/05/2022 | Terraced | | 33 NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1DX | £105,263 | 15/02/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 36 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £630,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £340,000 | 13/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 THE FORT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2FE | £225,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £430,000 (4 sales) **Area average:** £154,632 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £620,150 (4 Other, ME1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -43.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Medway). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,114/mo - **Realistic:** £1,238/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,362/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Medway & Swale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -65.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Medway; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.9% - **10y growth (index):** 37% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)