2 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Downsview Drive, Gillingham SP8

Offered to the market with No Onward Chain is this well presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, set in a larger than average plot with a considerable amount of parking for multiple vehicles, a gated carport, a large garage and a generous, private rear garden. Recently redecorated throughout with new flooring, this is a home ready to move straight into, set within a quiet residential road in Gillingham.

The property has been extended to create a larger main bedroom and an en-suite shower room to bedroom two, together with a garden room with vaulted ceiling and a new "stay warm" roof. The front windows have also been replaced. The accommodation includes a sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom, two bedrooms, an en-suite shower room and the garden room. Outside, there is parking to the front for around four cars, a gated carport and a larger than average garage with a newly fitted roof and electric door, together with a landscaped rear garden of a very good size, providing a private space for relaxing and entertaining.

Downsview Drive enjoys a quiet position within Gillingham, with level walking into the town centre and its range of shops and amenities. Gillingham also benefits from a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids, making the location particularly convenient for commuters and those needing wider transport links.

The Property

Inside

The property is approached over the driveway, with the front door set to the side under the covered carport. The front door opens into an entrance hall with doors leading off to all the main rooms. The sitting room is to the front of the property and enjoys a front outlook. The kitchen also enjoys a front outlook and is fitted with a range of wood effect units consisting of floor and eye level cupboards with chrome handles, a drawer unit and open shelving. There is a good amount of granite effect work surfaces with tiled splash back and a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap set beneath the window. There is space for a freestanding cooker with a stainless steel chimney style extractor hood over, together with space for a dishwasher. There is also the family bathroom and two bedrooms. The main bedroom is a generous size with fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors and overhead storage cupboards, and bedroom two has the benefit of an en-suite shower room. To the rear of the property is the garden room, which can be accessed from both bedrooms and the carport. This is a lovely bright space with a vaulted ceiling, glazed apex windows and tiled flooring, windows overlooking the rear garden and double doors leading out to the patio, with room for both a seating area and a dining table.

Outside

Garden
The rear garden is a very good size with a high degree of privacy. There is a paved patio area to the back of the property, with the remaining garden being laid to lawn and edged by borders planted with shrubs and fruit trees. There is a timber summerhouse with power, light and heating with a paved seating area in the front. A greenhouse and a storage shed. A pedestrian gate to the rear of the garden gives access to a pathway. Truly a lovely space to relax in or for the keen gardener to enjoy.

Parking, Car Port and Garage
The property is approached over a gravel and concrete area to the front, providing parking for around four cars. Gates open to a covered carport with a roof and concrete floor, which runs alongside the bungalow and provides parking for further vehicles and a useful sheltered area for storage. This leads to the garage, which is fitted with light and power and an electric door.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating tbc
Council Tax Band C
uPVC Double Glazed Windows
Gas Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Location And Directions

Gillingham is a well regarded Dorset town, offering a wide range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, schools and leisure facilities. Downsview Drive is a quiet residential road within level walking distance of the town centre and shops. The town benefits from a mainline railway station, providing direct services to London Waterloo, making it an excellent choice for commuters. Well positioned for road links, Gillingham offers easy access to the A303, connecting to the South West and London, as well as nearby towns such as Shaftesbury and Sherborne.

Postcode – SP8 4RL

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