3-bedroom house · SP8 4BL
For saleReduced £20k (−5.5%) on 7 AugListed 186 days
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About
An attractive and characterful detached cottage, situated in the heart of Gillingham and beautifully presented throughout with an abundance of period features.
Having been a much loved home for just under twenty years, the property has been well cared for and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
The accommodation is arranged across two floors and provides a generous sitting room, a characterful kitchen diner and a useful ground floor bedroom, with a WC also on the ground floor.
To the first floor, two further bedrooms are found, both served by the family bathroom alongside an additional room used as a study.
Double glazed timber framed windows are found throughout, complementing the period character of the property.
To the outside, the property benefits from an attached single garage and driveway parking for at least four vehicles, alongside a fully enclosed and easy to maintain rear garden.
Gillingham town centre, with its good range of shops, amenities and mainline railway station, is within easy walking distance.
The Property Inside Ground Floor Entering into the kitchen diner, a characterful and well-proportioned space fitted with shaker-style wood units and laminate worktops, with space for a range-style cooker and under-counter space for a fridge, dishwasher and washing machine.
A hallway leads through to the remaining ground floor rooms. The sitting room is a generous and comfortable reception space, full of character, with a porch leading directly out to the rear garden.
A bedroom is also located on the ground floor, with a WC completing this level.
First Floor Stairs rise to the first floor landing where two bedrooms are found, one of which is a generous principal bedroom. There is also an additional room currently used as a study.
All are served by the family bathroom.
Outside Garden A fully enclosed and easy to maintain rear garden, thoughtfully arranged with gravel, brick pathways and well established shrubs, plants and trees, creating a charming and private outdoor space.
Garage & Parking An attached single garage is located to the side of the property with driveway parking for atleast four vehicles.
Useful Information Energy Efficiency Rating D Council Tax Band D Timber Double Glazed Windows Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Drainage Freehold No Onward Chain Location And Directions Gillingham is a well-served town offering a range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets and schooling, along with a mainline railway station providing direct links to London Waterloo.
Surrounded by attractive countryside, it offers a balance of convenience and access to rural walks. Postcode SP8 4BL What3words ///putts.times.squeaks
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