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Hermitage Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3

Land size
1.78 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • PRIVATE 1.78 ACRE GROUNDS WITH SWEEPING DRIVEWAY AND SECLUSION
  • 6/7 BEDROOMS AND 5 BATHROOMS WITH GENEROUS PROPORTIONS
  • GRAND RECEPTION SPACES INCLUDING LIVING, DINING AND BAR ROOM
  • INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB AND ENTERTAINMENT BAR AREA
  • TRIPLE GARAGE WITH AMPLE PARKING AND EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS TO LONDON

Description

Impressive Victorian Manor House set within private grounds

Accessed via a private, sweeping driveway, this striking Victorian manor house is beautifully positioned within approximately 1.78 acres of secluded, uninterrupted land. Please note the property is not listed.

This exceptional country residence is located in the sought-after village of Higham, near Rochester in Kent, and offers an impressive blend of grandeur and comfort. The home features 6/7 generously sized bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with many enjoying delightful views over the surrounding grounds.

The principal reception spaces are both expansive and elegant, comprising a grand living room, formal dining room, and a bar/reception area that opens directly onto a substantial and impressive terrace—ideal for entertaining. Additional accommodation includes a versatile games room/optional bedroom, complete with pool table.

A standout feature of the property is the superb indoor leisure complex, which includes a large swimming pool, hot tub, and an adjoining reception and bar space, creating an exceptional setting for relaxation and entertaining year-round.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with spacious, light-filled bedrooms and well-appointed bathrooms throughout. The home retains a warm and welcoming atmosphere despite its scale and grandeur.

Externally, the property benefits from extensive parking via the sweeping driveway and gravelled frontage, along with a triple garage providing further secure parking and storage.

Set on the edge of the picturesque village of Higham, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting along a charming country lane with far-reaching views, perfect for countryside walks. The village offers a selection of amenities including two pubs, a post office, bakery, and local takeaways. It is also conveniently located close to the historic Knowle Country House wedding venue and approximately 5.3km from Rochester Castle.

Higham is a desirable village in Kent, close to Rochester and the wider Medway towns, offering excellent transport links. Rochester lies approximately 30 miles from London and is well connected to surrounding towns including Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, and Strood. The area is rich in history and culture, with ongoing campaigns to restore Rochester's former city status.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-04-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,874 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,095,506 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £303,753 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
62 D
83 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

51 Mbps

Superfast · available to 8% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Higham Primary School879 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Community school
  • Temple Mill Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    237
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Bligh Primary School (Infants)1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    303
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bligh Primary School (Juniors)1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    343
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Gordons Children's Academy, Infant1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Leigh Academy Strood1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,311
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Maritime Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    736
    Type
    Free schools
  • Thamesview School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    978
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Fort Pitt Grammar School3.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,009
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • The Rochester Grammar School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,206
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express, Strood1.1 miles
Asda Strood Express Petrol, Strood1.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Strood Bligh Way, Strood1.5 miles

GP surgery

Court View Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Lawsat Pharm Ltd516 metres

Hospital

Medway Maritime Hospital4.1 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces57 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Higham Rail Station0.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

School Lane Shops484 metres

Typical drive times

Chatham11 min · 6.7 miles
Gravesend13 min · 6 miles
Rochester7 min · 3.4 miles
Northfleet12 min · 6 miles
Chelmsford (city)48 min · 39 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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