New build homes & properties for sale in Rochester

If you need to commute to London but still want the best that rural living offers, our new build apartments and houses near Rochester may be ideally suited. We offer 2-bed, 3-bed, and 4-bed properties in the area, with options ideal for families, first-time homeowners, and downsizers.

Why move to a new build home in Rochester?

Home to centuries-old architecture and the inspiration of several Charles Dickens works, Rochester is a self-contained gem made even more attractive by rail links to London in under an hour.

Activities

The Rochester Guildhall Museum is the perfect spot to explore Rochester's Dickensian links – itself having served as inspiration for a setting in Great Expectations.

Rochester Castle has stood for almost a millennium, while its Cathedral has been a site of worship for even longer. Both make great stop-off points on a walking tour of the area's rich history.

Back in the here and now, Rochester has a thriving foodie scene with everything from Italian and Indian options to American-style barbecue and Turkish treats. When you move to one of our new homes for sale in Rochester, you certainly won't go hungry.

Education

Rochester and the surrounding area have dozens of schools with a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

Canterbury Christ Church University, the University of Kent, and the University of Greenwich all have campuses in Chatham, while the University for the Creative Arts is based in Rochester and counts artist Tracey Emin and actress Rose Ayling-Ellis among its famous alumni.

Travel

Commuters have plenty of options into London with over 200 services running into the capital each day, including direct trains to Victoria, St Pancras, and Blackfriars – some in as little as 36 minutes.

The M2 motorway runs to the west of the town, providing routes into south-east London and towards Canterbury and Dover in the opposite direction. Local bus operators provide travel around Rochester and to surrounding Medway towns such as Chatham and Strood. 

Find a new build house in Rochester today

With 2-bed, 3-bed, and 4-bed new build homes near Rochester available, we hope you'll become the latest satisfied homeowner contributing to our five-star reputation. Our new houses and apartments for sale come with a 10-year warranty and insurance policy and the numerous awards we have won are an extra bonus.

If you would like more details regarding our new build homes or to register your interest, contact us today. In the meantime, get clued up on the buying process with Linden Homes or check out the many purchase schemes that could help you buy your new home with us.

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