If you’re keen on buying a new house in Kent, you’ll find there are lots of different towns for you to choose between, all offering various attractions, transport links and facilities. However, one destination that could be the ideal place for you to invest in property is Chatham.
This town is located in north Kent and is most well known for its dockyard and military connections. Come here and you’ll be able to see examples of the country’s maritime history, with the Historic Dockyard Chatham being the most complete harbour in the world from the Age of Sail. Many people flock here every year to take a look at the galleries, museums and ships from this period.
However, in terms of living in Chatham, the area also has lots to offer for residents. The town is located in Medway and is a 45-minute train journey from central Bristol, making it extremely popular for those who have to commute to work every day.
It is a particularly popular place for parents to move to with their children as there are a number of family homes available in the area. Two, three and four-bedroom semi-detached properties are commonplace here, offering large bedrooms, gardens and spacious living quarters. By picking a house that is close to the railway station, you can enjoy living in the suburbs while still being able to catch a train into the capital in next to no time.
For those who love maritime history and would like to be close to the thing Chatham is most famous for – its water – there are plenty of accommodation options overlooking the River Medway. Modern apartments are particularly popular here with lots of new tall flats situated along the waterway, giving residents excellent views.
You can choose between one and two-bedroom flats, so whether you’re moving to the area on your own, or with your partner or friend, you’ll find residences to suit you. Open-plan living is a popular feature in many of these contemporary apartments, so if you like a social ambience in your home, buying a flat beside the river could be an ideal option for you.
Alternatively, a range of four-bedroom townhouses are also located close to the water for families to choose from. These offer open-plan living, large communal areas, and several bathrooms and en-suite toilets, allowing families to have all the facilities they need in their home.
You could also look at homes on St Mary’s Island, a part of the Chatham Maritime regeneration initiative that has seen lots of new-build houses and flats being constructed in recent years. This is a great location to move to if you’re looking for a waterfront property and the 150-acre site has a range of amenities that are ideal for families. This includes a primary school, community centre and a GP surgery. There is also 20 acres of open space here, providing everything from riverside walks to playgrounds, giving you the chance to enjoy country life in a suburban atmosphere.
You’ll be able to access large retail centres that are located nearby, as well as restaurants, pubs and cafes, while there is a regular bus service that runs to Chatham Railway Station so you can pop into Bristol quickly enough. If you want to go a little further afield, Ebbsfleet International Station is 15 miles away and serves the Eurostar railway link to Paris, Brussels and Lille to name a few.
