Temple Wharf

Development Overview

Temple Wharf is a new build property development by Redrow Homes, situated on Roman Way, Rochester, Kent ME2 2NF, near the historic town of Strood and the River Medway. The scheme comprises a mix of one and two-bedroom new build apartments, along with a collection of two and three-bedroom new houses, suitable for first-time buyers, families, and downsizers. The homes are designed under Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection, which combines traditional external architecture with modern, open-plan interiors. Pricing is subject to availability and release phase; however, homes on the adjacent Redrow development of a similar type start from approximately £425,000 for a three-bedroom house. A limited number of properties, including one and two-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom houses, have been made available through Shared Ownership schemes.

Property Details

The development offers a variety of housing options, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to multi-storey houses. The apartments, which may be found in blocks such as Riverside Court, offer a high standard of specification, including fully fitted kitchens and built-in wardrobes to the main bedroom. A key feature of the apartments is the generously sized private balcony, providing outdoor space for residents. For houses, the development includes property styles from the wider Redrow collection, such as the two-bedroom Buxton, three-bedroom Amberley, and larger four-bedroom Cambridge. All properties at Temple Wharf are backed by a 10-Year warranty.

Location Benefits and Transport Links

The location, nestled on the banks of the River Medway, offers convenient access to both local amenities and commuter routes. Train links are excellent for London commuters; Strood railway station is less than two miles away and provides high-speed services to London King’s Cross St Pancras in approximately 37 minutes, Stratford International in 35 minutes, and London Bridge in 54 minutes. By car, the development is positioned close to the M2 and M20 motorways, linking to the M25 ring road and facilitating access to London, as well as the Kent coast (e.g., Whitstable and Herne Bay).

Local amenities are concentrated around Strood High Street (just over a mile away) and the adjacent Medway Valley Leisure Park. Shopping options include a variety of supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons are a ten-minute drive) and the boutique-lined high street of central Rochester. Leisure facilities within a short walk or drive include a Cineworld multiplex cinema, Hollywood Bowl, and the Nuffield Health Medway Fitness & Wellbeing Gym. Local schooling is highly rated, with St Nicholas CofE Primary holding an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, and Strood Academy and Rochester Grammar School both rated 'Good'.

Practical Information

Redrow Homes, the developer, has consistently been awarded a five-star customer satisfaction rating by the HBF for seven consecutive years, with over 90% of customers stating they would recommend the builder to a friend. Current availability at Temple Wharf is focused on remaining units; interested parties should contact the developer directly for up-to-date pricing, which will be dependent on the specific house type and tenure (e.g., Shared Ownership options). Viewings for the Customer Experience Suite and show homes can be arranged at the Roman Way address.