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2 bed flat for sale Downside, Rochester, ME2

Guide Price

£125,000

Added on 23/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Tenure: Share of freehold

Council tax Band B £1,811 a year

About this property

Guide Price £125,000 to £150,000

With its combination of fantastic views, convenient location, and potential for customization, this flat is a unique opportunity to create a home that truly reflects your vision or to secure a valuable addition to your in

This third-floor flat presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers or investors seeking a property with great potential. Boasting stunning views of the historic Rochester Castle, this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy both the charm of the town and the tranquility of nearby green spaces.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band B £1,811 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,552
Band B

This home: £1,811
Band C

£2,070
Band D

£2,329
Band E

£2,846
Band F

£3,363
Band G

£3,881
Band H

£4,657

This home is in band B, which costs £1,811 a year in Medway for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Medway, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

37 comparables · within 3 miles

Cheaper than 100% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £125,000 Median £200,000 · £166,000 – £280,000

Compared with 37 2-bed flats for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Downside, Rochester, ME2

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £125,000

£62k £188k

Deposit10% £13,000

£0 £125k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £112,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £25,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
8, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2026	603 sq ft £241/sq ft	603 sq ft	£241	£145,000
23, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2025	614 sq ft £249/sq ft	614 sq ft	£249	£153,000
31, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2025	603 sq ft £207/sq ft	603 sq ft	£207	£125,000
14, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2024	624 sq ft £256/sq ft	624 sq ft	£256	£160,000
22, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2023	614 sq ft £280/sq ft	614 sq ft	£280	£172,000
1, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2022	603 sq ft £290/sq ft	603 sq ft	£290	£175,000
21, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2022	603 sq ft £342/sq ft	603 sq ft	£342	£206,000
24, Hillside Court Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2022	581 sq ft £284/sq ft	581 sq ft	£284	£165,000