Property description
Choosing riverside living is about more than finding a home – it's about embracing a lifestyle. Perfectly positioned close to the waterfront, this well-presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment enjoys a location steeped in naval heritage while offering the convenience of modern amenities. With cafés, local shops and a gym all within easy walking distance, it's an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a car-free lifestyle.
The apartment itself offers generous living accommodation, featuring a spacious lounge, a well-proportioned double bedroom, and a contemporary kitchen and bathroom. Finished in neutral tones throughout, the bright and airy interior provides the perfect blank canvas to personalise and make your own. An added benefit is that water charges are included within the service charge, helping to reduce monthly household bills. For added convenience, the property can be accessed via a ramp, making level access available where required.
Just a short stroll away lies the world-renowned Historic Chatham Dockyard, one of Kent's most celebrated heritage attractions. At the end of Pier Approach Road you'll also find Gillingham Pier, an area rich in maritime history. Although the original all-tide landing pier was removed in 2011, the harbour continues to thrive as a picturesque marina, offering long-term moorings for leisure craft and beautifully preserved historic vessels, including steam tugs, Thames barges and a traditional paddle steamer. A wide slipway also provides facilities for boat maintenance.
The harbour's Western Arm is reserved exclusively for historic vessels and is home to the iconic Medway Queen, renowned for her heroic role in the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation, completing seven rescue trips during Operation Dynamo.
Combining comfortable modern living with a fascinating waterside setting, this apartment offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a vibrant riverside lifestyle surrounded by history, leisure and everyday convenience.
MEASUREMENTS All Measurements Are Approximate. These sales particulars have been prepared by Jacksons Estate Agents upon the instructions of the vendor(s). Services, fittings, and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested and no warranties can be given. Accordingly, the prospective buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. The measurements for the floor space have been taken from the information on the EPC.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES To enable you to budget for your move, we can provide you with a complete breakdown of all expenses associated with moving, including legal fees, survey fees, early repayment charges, removal fees and all aspects of mortgage charges.
View By Appointment Before a viewing can be booked you must complete a tenant passport on the Canopy website.
Holding Fee Required To secure this property a holding fee of £ 250 will be required before commencing referencing.
Landlord's Requirements Available to view immediately. Available to move in immediately. Deposit £1265 No Smokers No Pets All tenants subject to reference including affordability, suitability, and creditworthiness.
Jacksons Tenancy Fees - For Individuals In order to proceed with a property, you will need to pay a holding fee. There may be other fees for which you will be liable as a condition of the tenancy. They are listed below:
Holding Fee (per tenancy) One week’s rent This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). The calculation for this is as follows: Multiply the monthly rent x 12 (months in the year) then divide by 52 (weeks in the year). E.G. Rent of £1,000 pcm x 12 = £12,000 p.a. ÷ 52 = £230.77.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year) Six weeks’ rent This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid Rent Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost key(s) or other Security Device(s) Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request) Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Utilities (Payable to the supplier) To include gas, water, sewerage, electricity or any other fuel unless included within the rent.
Council Tax Payable to the billing authority unless classed as exempt.
Communications Telephone and broadband charges unless otherwise included within the rent.
Cable / Satellite Both the installation (upon approval from the landlord) and subscription to the relevant suppliers unless otherwise included within the rent.
Television Licence Payable to the billing authority
Damages for Contract Breach Payment for damages in breach of the tenancy agreement or an agreement between Jacksons and a relevant person (tenant, guarantor or person acting on behalf of the tenant).
Other Payments Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. If there is anything you do not understand or if you have any questions regarding any of our fees please raise this with a member of our lettings team.
Jacksons are NAEA Propertymark licenced members:
Jacksons are NAEA Propertymark licenced members:
Jacksons are also members of SafeAgent:
Client Money Protection is provided by: Propertymark. Scheme Ref: C0004950
Independent redress is provided by: The Property Ombudsman (TPO). Membership Number: N00488
Complaints Procedure Should you wish to make a complaint about Jacksons Estate Agents or a member of its staff, please write to Jacqui Bradshaw, 76 High Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 7JH
Key features
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Flats / Apartments - Apartment
Unfurnished
More features
Ground Floor Apartment In Riverside Location | 1 Double Bedroom, Open Plan Living Space & Stylish Bathroom | Neutral Décor Throughout Creating a Light & Airy Space | Available To View Immediately Move in Early August | Conveniently located for easy access to Gillingham Mainline Railway Station & a host of Local Amenities | 538 sq. f (50 sq. m) of Accommodation | EPC C (73) | Medway Council C
More details
- Property type
- Flats / Apartments - Apartment
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1100
- Weekly price
- £254
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Ocean Drive, Gillingham, Gillingham.