Semi-detached house for sale in Mill Race, Gillingham SP8

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a delightful end of terrace modern house with three generously sized bedrooms and situated in a peaceful area, overlooking open space and the river. The property is located in one of the most favoured regions of the town and is within walking distance of all the amenities. Gillingham offers an excellent range of facilities with independent shops and chain stores, doctor and dentist surgeries, schooling for all ages and a variety of entertainment venues. There is also a mainline train station serving London Waterloo and Exeter St. David's.

Built in 2003 and lovingly maintained by its current owners for the past 21 years, this home has a wonderful atmosphere and a sense of warmth and care. It offers ample space for comfortable living with scope to add personal touches to truly make it your own. The sitting room overlooks the open space where there is plenty of wildlife - from the odd otter swimming by to foxes patrolling the banks, as well as squirrels and a variety of birds. Binoculars should always be at the ready! There is also a traditional style Victorian fireplace that adds to the property's ambiance. The kitchen was updated six years ago to soft closing units and all the appliances are included in the sale. A new boiler was installed three years ago and is still under warranty.

Outside, the attractive low maintenance courtyard garden, is a perfect spot for enjoying a morning coffee and enjoys sunshine for most of the day. There is parking for one car plus a garage that benefits from light and power.

Whether you're looking for a permanent residence, a lock-up-and-leave property or investment for the rental market, this home offers versatility to suit your lifestyle and must be viewed to fully appreciate all that it has to offer as well as the special location.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
The main entrance lies to the side of the property where there is gentle slope rising to the part glazed uPVC front door. This opens into a good sized inviting entrance hall with large understairs storage cupboard with plenty of space for coats, boots and shoes. The floor is laid to attractive wood effect Karndean. Stairs rise to the first floor and white panelled doors to the cloakroom, which is fitted with a WC and corner wall mounted wash hand basin, dining area and to the sitting room.

The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with windows overlooking the side and to the front with view over open space to the river. There is a Victorian style fireplace with timber surround, tiled slip and polished stone hearth plus a coal effect electric fire. The floor is laid to wood effect Karndean in a herringbone pattern. The dining area also boasts a double outlook with window to the side and double doors opening out to the rear courtyard garden. There is an opening into the kitchen area.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern soft closing units consisting of floor cupboards with corner carousel, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards. There is a good amount of granite effect work surfaces with a tiled splash back and one and half bowl ceramic sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. There is a combined washer/dryer, integrated fridge/freezer and built in electric oven and gas hob with an extractor hood above. The gas central heating boiler is concealed in a wall cupboard. Both the kitchen and dining area are fitted with wood effect Karndean flooring.

First Floor
Stairs rise and curve up to the landing where there is access to the part boarded loft space and the airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder. White panelled doors provide access to the bedrooms and bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and bath with a wood panelled side and tiled splash back. The floor is laid to wood effect vinyl flooring.

There are three bedrooms. Two doubles and a good sized single bedroom. Both bedroom two and three and have built in wardrobes and the main bedroom has the advantage of an en-suite shower room.

Outside (5 x 2.55 (16'4" x 8'4"))

Garage and Parking
The garage and parking are located to the rear of the house. There is a tarmacadam drive with space to park one car comfortably and leads up to the garage. This has an up and over door and is fitted with light and power. The garage measures 5m x 2.55m/16'4" x 8'4". A timber gate from the drive opens to the rear courtyard garden.

Garden
The easy to maintain courtyard has been attractively landscaped with plenty of interest to hold the eye. There is a York natural stone seating area to the back of the house where there is also an outside tap, there are pebbled areas and beds planted with a variety of shrubs and flowers. The garden enjoys a sunny aspect and is fully enclosed by brick wall and timber fencing.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band D
uPVC Double Glazing Throughout
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions

From Gillingham Town

From the High Street passing Lloyds' TSB on your right. Just after the church turn right into Barnaby Mead and continue bearing left into Bayfields. Mill Race will be found on the left hand side. Postcode SP8 4DW