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Guide Price£2,000,000

Telegraph Hill, Higham, Rochester, ME3

Land size
1.4 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • APPROX 1.4 ACRE PLOT
  • EXCELLENT SHOOL OPTIONS FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO LOCAL INDEPENDENT GADS HILL AND ACCESSIBLE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS IN ROCHESTER AND GRAVESEND
  • VILLAGE KNOWN FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL TRAILS AND ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE ACCROSS HIGHAM MARSHES
  • FAST TRAIN INTO LONDON FROM EBBSFLEET AND HIGHAM STATION
  • COMMUTING VIA CAR EASY ACCESS TO A2/M25
  • SITUATED ON A HIGHLY DESIRED ROAD
  • WOODLAND TO THE FRONT AND REAR WITH FABULOUS VIEWS OVER FARMLAND BEYOND THE REAR GARDEN
  • LOCAL VILLAGE SHOP, GREEN GROCER, PHARMACY, BAKERY, POST OFFICE AND TWO GREAT LOCAL PUB/RESTAURANTS
  • MAIN HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 4600 SQFT

Description

Welcome to this impressive family home, a property where cherished memories are made. The current owners fell in love with its generous space and the idyllic village setting, a perfect blend for family life. This substantial house, approximately 4600 SQFT, offers ample room for everyone to thrive.

NO ONWARD CHAIN making the process a lot smoother for everyone involved. SOLAR PANELS which are producing an income and WORKING OPEN FIRES all add to the appeal of this wonderful home.

Inside, you will find three versatile reception rooms, providing flexible spaces for entertaining, relaxation, or a dedicated home office. The layout flows beautifully, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms await, complemented by four modern bathrooms, ensuring comfort and convenience for a large family. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE IS ONE OF THE LARGEST WE HAVE SEEN, offering space comparable to an apartment, a true private retreat.

This home is situated on a HIGHLY DESIRED ROAD in Higham. The village itself is renowned for its natural beauty, with access to beautiful trails and an abundance of wildlife across HIGHAM MARSHES. It is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families seeking a peaceful environment.

Commuting is made easy from this location. HIGHAM TRAIN STATION takes you into LONDON IN APPROX 45 MINS, perfect for city professionals. For those travelling by car, there is EASY ACCESS TO THE A2/M25, connecting you swiftly to wider destinations. This connectivity was a significant draw for the current owners, balancing rural charm with urban accessibility.

Families will appreciate the EXCELLENT SCHOOL OPTIONS available. From pre-school facilities to the local independent COBHAM HALL, KINGS ROCHESTER and GADS HILL school, and accessible GRAMMAR SCHOOLS IN ROCHESTER AND GRAVESEND, educational needs are well catered for.

The village also boasts a convenient LOCAL VILLAGE SHOP, a Post Office and two great local pub/restaurants, fostering a strong community feel.

Step outside to discover the expansive APPROX 1.4 ACRE PLOT. The rear garden offers FABULOUS VIEWS OVER FARMLAND BEYOND, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor living. Imagine summer evenings enjoying the tranquility and space this property affords. The garden is a blank canvas for creating your own outdoor oasis, whether it is for children to play, gardening, or simply relaxing.

This property represents a unique opportunity to acquire a significant family home, in a highly sought-after Kent village. The lifestyle here is one of peace, convenience, and community, a place where families can truly grow and flourish.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,880 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,428,571 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £303,219 / 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
76 C
78 C

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage
Garden
Rear Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

33 Mbps

Superfast · available to 15% 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 School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Community school
  • Bligh Primary School (Infants)1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    303
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bligh Primary School (Juniors)1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    343
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shorne Church of England Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Elaine Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    270
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Leigh Academy Strood1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,311
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Maritime Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    736
    Type
    Free schools
  • Thamesview School2.8 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 School3.3 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

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

GP surgery

Court View Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Lawsat Pharm Ltd472 metres

Hospital

Medway Maritime Hospital4.2 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces545 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Higham Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Copperfield Crescent229 metres

Typical drive times

Chatham9 min · 6.1 miles
Snodland12 min · 7.6 miles
Rochester6 min · 2.8 miles
Northfleet11 min · 5.8 miles
Chelmsford (city)47 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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