Hilmar Drive, Gillingham

Flexible Chalet-Style Home with Glorious Views – No Onward Chain:-

With far-reaching views from the side towards the Downs and a layout that adapts as your lifestyle does, this semi-detached chalet-style home offers the perfect mix of space, versatility, and potential. Whether you’re taking your first step into family life or looking to downsize with room to spare, this property is a rare find.

This lovely home is situated in the popular Wyke area of the town and enjoys a secluded tucked away position in a quiet, well-connected spot. It is within walking distance of a local shop and post office with the town centre and train station within easy reach, this location offers the best of both peace and practicality.

Inside, the home opens into a generously sized entrance hall leading to a modern kitchen with plenty of unit space and room for a table and chairs — ideal for relaxed family meals or a morning coffee with a view. The spacious sitting room features a character fireplace and sliding doors that open straight onto the rear garden, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. On the ground floor, there’s also a double bedroom that could just as easily serve as a second reception, home office or hobby room, along with a modern bathroom and a separate WC for added convenience. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms offer plenty of light and space, along with a walk-in storage room that also houses the boiler — a practical touch with plenty of potential for future reconfiguration.

Outside, there’s parking for two cars, a garage, and an easy-care rear garden, perfect for enjoying the sunshine without too much upkeep.

With no onward chain and scope to make it your own, this is a home with real heart, smart potential, and a location that delivers countryside charm with town convenience.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
The main entrance lies to the side of the property where steps rise to the door, which opens into a large and welcoming entrance hall. From the top of the steps, you will see a fabulous view towards the downs. The entrance hall has doors leading off to all the ground floor accommodation and stairs that rise to the first floor. For appearance and practicality, the floor is laid in a painted wood effect vinyl. There is a spacious sitting room with a sliding door to the rear garden and a feature fireplace with a stone surround and timber mantelpiece.

The kitchen/dining room enjoys a double aspect with a window overlooking the rear garden and to the side with a lovely view towards the downs. With a small tweak - there is ample room for a family sized dining table and chairs. It is fitted with a range of modern units consisting of floor cupboards - some with drawers and eye level cupboards and wall shelves. You will find a good amount of wood effect work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and a half ceramic bowl sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. There is a built in eye level double electric oven with storage above and below plus a ceramic hob with an extractor hood above. There is room for further under counter appliances. A built in cupboard provides extra storage and is fitted with shelves.

Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with outlook to the front - this could also be another reception room, depending on your requirements. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of a bath with shower above, WC with concealed cistern and a vanity wash hand basin. The floor is laid in a practical ceramic tile. For added convenience, there is a separate cloakroom.

First Floor
On this floor you will find two double bedrooms with outlook to the rear and a walk in store cupboard that houses the boiler.

Outside - Garage and Parking
The property is located at the top right hand of the cul de sac and is tucked away down the drive, which has room for two small cars and leads up to the garage.


Garden
A path from the drive leads along the side of the property to a picket gate that opens to the rear garden. This is mostly laid to lawn with steps rising to a slightly elevated paved seating area that lies outside of the sitting room. The garden is enclosed, benefitting from good privacy and offers a blank canvas for you own ideas. It is a good and manageable size.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band C
Mixed Styles of Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions And Location -

The property is within walking distance to local facilities, which include a OneStop with post office, hairdressers and pet shop plus a primary school and café. The town centre is also within easy reach. Gillingham, itself, is a vibrant market town in North Dorset, offering a wonderful blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Surrounded by rolling countryside yet well-connected by a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo, it’s an increasingly popular choice for families and commuters alike. The town features a good range of everyday amenities, local shops, doctors and leisure facilities and excellent schooling for all ages.
Postcode - SP8 4PL
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