Wealden Times | WT262 | March 2024 | Kitchen & Bathroom Supplement inside

House
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of the
£1,495,000
Chatham
Damien Pestell picks his favourite
homes on the market
The dream: An elegant Grade
I listed six bedroom Georgian
town house set within the
Historic Chatham Dockyard;
is one of twelve magnificent
Georgian properties that were
originally built for the officers
of the Royal Naval Dockyard.
Where: Chatham, which is one of
the Medway towns, with a wide
range of shops and restaurants.
Further shopping can be found
in nearby Gillingham and the
historic town of Rochester.
Setting: Within Officers
Terrace, a handsome symmetrical
row of Georgian houses.
Beds: 6 Baths: 3
Special features: The beautifully
proportioned drawing room has
four sash windows, two Portland
stone fireplaces and a view over
the communal gardens.
Pleasing details: One of the
more substantial houses in the
row was believed to be home
to the Clerk of the Cheque.
Outside: A wonderful hidden
Grade II listed walled garden is
arranged in terraces and features
box parterre and clever symmetrical
planting. There is also a period
brick potting shed and greenhouse.
Time to town: A high speed train
service runs from Chatham to
London St Pancras in about 40 mins.
Agent: Savills 01580 720161
savills.com
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