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<p>Situated on a prestigious road in Higham, Rochester, this charming four-bedroom detached cottage offers generous and versatile accommodation, attractive period features and a substantial (approximately) 0.33 acre plot. The property combines character with practical family living and benefits from an extensive driveway, double garage and well-established gardens.</p><p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;">The entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction to the property, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the home office. The home office is a useful additional space for those working from home and features an attractive fireplace, while the living and dining room offers a generous reception space with dual aspect windows, a feature fireplace and a log burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;">The kitchen breakfast room is well suited to family life, incorporating a breakfast bar and a range of fitted appliances including a dishwasher, hob, double oven and washing machine. From here, there is access to the conservatory, providing an additional reception area with views and access towards the garden. A ground floor wet room with tiled walls adds further convenience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;">To the first floor, the landing provides access to four bedrooms and a cloakroom. The bedrooms offer a range of accommodation, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a fitted wardrobe, while feature fireplaces in two of the bedrooms add further character and charm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;">Externally, the property occupies a generous plot with gardens that are mainly laid to lawn and complemented by established trees and attractive flower beds. An extensive driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the double garage, which benefits from electric doors, making it particularly useful for those requiring additional storage, workshop or vehicle space. The property has a Cess Pit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;">This impressive four-bedroom detached cottage offers a rare combination of character, generous accommodation, extensive parking and a substantial garden, all set within a highly regarded and prestigious road in the sought-after village of Higham, Rochester.</span></p>
Property location
Hermitage Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NE

School Lane, ROCHESTER, Kent, ME3, Kent, ME3 7JE

Telegraph Hill, Higham
Fixed 5.2% interest rate
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Stamp duty due on property purchases in England & Northern Ireland.
Your situation
3.7% effective rate
This calculation is a guide only and assumes a single residential purchase by a UK resident. Confirm with your solicitor or adviser.
In Higham & Shorne, Gravesham, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £232 a month for a couple and £174 for a single person; the most common band is D (£2,408 a year).
Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band
| Band A | £1,605 / year |
| Band B | £1,873 / year |
| Band C | £2,141 / year |
| Band D | £2,408 / year |
| Band E | £2,943 / year |
| Band F | £3,479 / year |
| Band G | £4,014 / year |
| Band H | £4,816 / year |
Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.