Colonial Wharf

in Kent

What is the location of the building?

Colonial Wharf is located in Chatham, near River Medway, offering great water and cityscape views. This is a quiet and calm location, not devoid of all the delights of civilization. Here you can find an abundance of shops and malls for an exciting shopping experience, such as the Dockside Outlet Shopping Center. Afterwards, it is a good idea to grab a bite to eat at one of the great local restaurants or cafes, including Ship & Trades and Pier Five Bar & Kitchen. The area boasts a large number of reputable educational institutions. In addition to schools and kindergartens, there is the Canterbury Christ Church University Medway Campus and the University of Greenwich. In their spare time, Colonial Wharf residents can visit many local museums, namely The Historic Dockyard. Odeon cinema, The Brook Theater and GlassBox Theater are also worth checking out. For a walk and to enjoy the greenery, head to Lower Lines Park or Great Lines Heritage Park. The transport interchange offers several bus stops. A little further from the house is the Rochester railway station. Chatham Maritime Marina is also within walking distance.

Are there any nearby facilities?

• Nurseries/Education: Canterbury Christ Church University Medway Campus (17 min), Dockside day nursery and pre-school (8 min), University of Kent School of Computing (21 min), Medway School of Pharmacy (17 min), University of Greenwich (16 min), Busy Bees in Chatham (14 min).
• Shopping: Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre (11 min), Asda Gillingham Pier Superstore (33 min), Co-op Food - Chatham - Maritime Way (6 min), Best-One (24 min), Tesco Express (35 min), Gillingham Supermarket! (41 min).
• Medical Facilities: Sunlight Centre (33 min), St Marys Island Surgery (13 min), Brompton Medical Centre (27 min), Dr A O Durowoju - Dr Davies G C J & Partners (42 min), Dr Bhasme S B (44 min), The Glebe Family Practice (43 min).
• Café/Restaurants: Ship & Trades (6 min), Pier Five Bar & Kitchen (6 min), Nando's Chatham (11 min), The Deep End (19 min), No1 Bistro (21 min), Galvanising Shop (18 min).
• Entertainment: The Historic Dockyard Chatham (17 min), ODEON Chatham (11 min), The Brook Theatre (33 min), GlassBox Theatre (33 min), Shark Park (11 min), Childrens Play Area (32 min).
• Others: Lower Lines Park (26 min), Great Lines Heritage Park (33 min), Hilly Fields Community Park (40 min), Medway Police Station (24 min).

What are the architectural features of Colonial Wharf?

Colonial Wharf is a small town of individual terraced houses and tenement buildings created in a contemporary style. Most of the properties are four stories high. The outer walls of the buildings are finished with lemon bricks. The walls of the first floors are decorated with a brick pattern. Depending on the type of house, they come with flat or gable grey roofs. There are dark-framed windows and balconies with latticed railings.

What is inside?

The modern residential complex has attractive communal areas with neat tiled paths, landscaping and lighting. The territory provides parking for the residents' personal vehicles. The security system consists of CO2 detectors, smoke detectors, a three-point locking system to front and rear doors and locks to all windows.

Available transportation

• Bus Stop: 1, 116 (10 min), 131, 183 (20 min).
• Railway Station: Rochester (57 min).
• Road Access: Pier Road, A289, Maritime Way, Barrack Road.
• Car Rental: Regal Car Van and Truck Rental (16 min).
• Others: Chatham Maritime Marina (14 min), CNC Taxis (36 min), Taxis Gillingham (40 min).

What do the apartments look like?

Colonial Wharf offers 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes, including apartments and semi-detached houses. The kitchens feature complete sets of necessary appliances and furniture. The bathrooms come with contemporary white suites with chrome taps.

About the developer

Founded in 1972 by Life President Duncan Davidson, Persimmon is one of the UK's most successful housebuilders. The company creates over 13,500 beautifully designed new homes annually in more than 350 of the most desirable locations throughout the country. The developer follows the highest standards of design, construction and service. All the latest projects of Persimmon can be found on Korter, including Colonial Wharf and The Wickets in Kent, Walmsley Park and The Fairways in Greater Manchester, Knightswood Place in London, and many others. You can find more information about the company on the official website.