Bayswater Drive, Parkwood, Rainham, ME8 8SZ

Bayswater Drive sets the scene for easy family living, with an ample front driveway that welcomes you home and takes the stress out of parking. Behind the front door, an entrance hallway gives a calm first impression and draws you through to a bright front lounge, a comfortable place to settle after the day, while the real social space unfolds at the back. Extended and thoughtfully arranged, the open plan kitchen diner is the heart of the home, big enough for weeknight suppers and birthday gatherings, with room to cook, chat and keep an eye on homework at the table.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer proper space for family life, guests or a home office, served by a modern family bathroom. The presentation throughout speaks of careful ownership, so you can move in and get on with living rather than tackling a to-do list. There are no major works required, just a solid, comfortable home ready for its next chapter.

The location is a real draw. Parkwood’s local precinct is close by for everyday essentials, coffee and conveniences, and you are well placed for sought-after school catchments that make the morning routine that bit easier. For commuters, access to the A2 and M2 is swift, putting Medway, Maidstone, the coast and London within straightforward reach. At weekends, you can swap the car for fresh air, with countryside and woodland walks not too far away, perfect for bikes, dogs and muddy boots.

All told, this is a well-presented, extended three-bedroom terrace in a popular spot, with practical parking to the front and a genuine hub at the rear where everyone naturally comes together. If you are a family looking for more space in a location that works Monday to Friday and still delivers on lifestyle at the weekend, Bayswater Drive should be on your viewing list.

If you are interested in viewing this property contact the agent who would be delighted to show you around. Viewings strictly by appointment only. When calling please Quote Ref: TD0352.

EPC Rating: C (70)
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Medway
Council Tax Band: C - £1,962.07 for 2025/26
Sq. Feet: 950
Sq. Meters: 88
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating - Vaillant ecoTEC plus - ‘open vent condensing boiler’ 
Boiler Installed: 16/07/2015 
Boiler Last Serviced: 10/11/25 
Extended In: 2009
Loft: Loft is fully boarded, insulated with power and lighting. Access via a pull down loft ladder.
Surface Water - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
Rivers & Sea - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.
Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Rainham. (2 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (4.4 miles)
Doctors: Parkwood Family Practice, 119 Long Catlis Rd, Gillingham ME8 9RR (0.7 miles)
Pharmacy: Fenns Parkwood Ltd, 33-35 Park Wood Grn, Gillingham ME8 9PW (0.7 miles)
Supermarket: Co-op Food - Rainham - Parkwood Green, 22 Parkwood Grn, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 9PN (0.7 miles)
Household Waste and Recycling Centre: Hoath Way Household Waste Site, Ambley Rd, Gillingham ME8 0QH (2.1 miles)
Gym: JD Gyms Hempstead Valley, 47 Hempstead Valley Dr, Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3PD (1.9 miles)
Green Space: Peverel Green / Parkwood Green (0.7 miles)

Parkwood, in the Rainham/Gillingham area of Medway is a welcoming and well-established neighbourhood ideal for families, first-time buyers and professionals. It boasts excellent transport options. Parkwood Green is just over a mile from Rainham station with regular services to London and Kent, while frequent bus routes like the 783 and M series provide direct links to local schools, town centres and Hempstead Valley shopping hub. Also offering great access to the A2 and M2. The local shopping precinct includes a Morrisons Daily, Co-Op, newsagents and takeaway outlets, with larger supermarkets and retailers available at nearby Hempstead Valley. Families will appreciate the strong schooling options: Parkwood Primary sits centrally in the heart of the estate, with good-rated primaries such as Fairview, Deanwood and St Augustine within a short walk, and secondary provision from Rainham School for Girls, The Howard School, Rainham Mark Grammar and Leigh Academy, all within easy reach. Parkwood Youth Centre on Deanwood Drive offers a focal point for young people and community events. With safe streets, a friendly feel, excellent connectivity and strong local services, Parkwood makes for a practical and pleasant place to put down roots.

What the owners say:

"We moved into this house as first time buyers 42 years ago, during which time we have raised our family and have improved and increased the living space as they grew up. The area has provided everything a growing family needs, but it is now time for us to move on and allow another family to enjoy this home."

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