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The most northern town in Dorset, Gillingham is pronounced with a hard 'G' as in garage. Many houses in and around Gillingham date from the 17th and 18th centuries, but it was the arrival of the railway in the mid 19th century that triggered prosperity with the expansion of industries such as brick making, butter and cheese production, and printing. Gillingham's position on the railway, now the only one in the district, has led to continued steady growth.
As a guide to local prices, property for sale in Gillingham such as semi-detached houses offering two bedrooms are on the market from £170,000. There is a wide choice of three-bedroom properties available, and attractive, Victorian, stone-built terraced cottages are in the region of £200,000. If you are looking for houses for sale in Gillingham offering four bedrooms, from £270,000 there are detached, stone and brick-built period houses and individually designed new-build detached houses and townhouses. Substantial houses offering five or six bedrooms, often situated in expansive mature gardens, are available from £650,000.
Flats for sale in Gillingham are usually located in purpose-built apartment blocks and are from £145,000 for flats offering two bedrooms. Please contact Gillingham estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Gillingham
Gillingham has two large supermarkets and a wide range of retail outlets, services, pubs and restaurants. There is a new library and an indoor swimming pool, squash and badminton courts, sports halls and a fitness suite available at the North Dorset Leisure Centre. Gillingham has an indoor bowling club and an outdoor bowling green. Gillingham Football Club and North Dorset Rugby Football Club both have grounds and modern club houses. There are three primary schools within the town and a new, well-equipped Comprehensive School for children aged 11-18.
Transport in Gillingham
Gillingham is situated between the A30 and the A303 three miles north-west of Shaftesbury. The railway station in Gillingham provides a regular service to London Waterloo with a journey time of 2hrs.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Gillingham, which is covered by postcode SP8, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns and villages such as Blandford Forum, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and across the border in Somerset, Wincanton.