Higham, Rochester · ME3
Hermitage Road, Higham
Hermitage Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NE
IMPOSING VICTORIAN MANOR HOUSE SET IN 1.78 ACRES OF PRIVATE GROUNDS VIA SWEEPING DRIVEWAY. 6/7 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS, GRAND RECEPTION ROOMS, INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB & BAR. TRIPLE GARAGE, AMPLE PARKING. SOUGHT-AFTER HIGHAM VILLAGE LOCATION WITH EXCELLENT LINKS TO LONDON & AMENITIES. NOT LISTED.
The home, in the agent’s words
- 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
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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.
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Getting about
0.7 milesto Higham Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.4 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 10.2 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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