Lakewood Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0NS

Set on a sought-after road where homes are held onto for years. Available with no onward chain, it offers easy single-level living with the bonus of a private driveway, a garage and a generous 50-foot rear garden that invites long summer afternoons, kitchen-garden ambitions and family get-togethers.

Inside, the layout flows naturally from a welcoming hall to a bright lounge, perfect for quiet evenings or catching up with friends. The kitchen is practical and well-planned, with outlooks that draw your eye towards the garden. A conservatory extends the living space and becomes the room you will use most, opening the house to the outdoors through the seasons. Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, giving you the flexibility to create a restful main suite and a proper guest room or home office. The family bathroom completes the footprint, and the overall condition means you can move straight in while still having scope to add your own style over time.

The garden is the star, stretching around 50 feet and offering real privacy, plenty of lawn for children or pets, and space for borders, sheds or a studio, subject to the usual consents. The driveway and garage make daily life simple, whether that’s keeping the car off the road, storing bikes and tools, or setting up a workshop.

Wigmore living is all about convenience and calm. You are moments from local shops and cafés, within easy reach of well-regarded schools, and close to green spaces for weekend walks. Road and rail links put the wider Medway Towns, Hempstead Valley and connections towards the M2 within straightforward reach, so commuting and trips further afield are effortless.

If you’re looking for a rarely found bungalow in a prime Wigmore setting, with outdoor space and parking to match, this is one to view.

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: D (57)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Local Authority: Medway
• Council Tax Band: C - £1,962.07 PA for 2025/2026
• Sq. Feet: 692.2 (excluding garage)
• Sq. Meters: 64.4 (excluding garage)
• Rear Garden Size: 50ft Long x 20ft Wide
• Heating: Gas Central Heating - Potterton Suprima Fan Assisted Balanced Flue Gas Boiler 
• Boiler Last Serviced: 2024
• Loft: Loft has a ladder, standard rockwool insulation, there are some boards but these are not fixed. There is a light but it is on an extension lead.
• Cooker Fitted in August 2025
• Washing Machine 18 Months Old
• 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 (2.2 miles)
• Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (4.3 miles)
• Doctors: Wigmore Medical Centre, 114 Woodside, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0PW (0.6 miles)
• Pharmacy: Phoenix Pharmacy, 373 Maidstone Rd, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0HX (0.5 miles)
• Supermarket: Co-op Food - Rainham - Parkwood Green, 22 Parkwood Grn, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 9PN (1.2 miles)
• Post Office: Wigmore Post Office, 71 Woodside, Gillingham ME8 0PN (0.6 miles)
• Household Waste and Recycling Centre: Hoath Way Household Waste Site, Ambley Rd, Gillingham ME8 0QH (1.3 miles)
• Gym: JD Gyms Hempstead Valley, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Dr, Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3PD (1.5 miles)
• Green Space: Wigmore Pk, Gillingham (0.3 miles)

Wigmore is one of the most desirable residential pockets of Gillingham, known for its peaceful streets, strong community feel and excellent access to shops, green spaces and schools. It offers a quieter pace of life while still being well connected to the wider Medway Towns, which makes it particularly popular with families and long-term homeowners.

Well placed for travel
Wigmore has good transport connections, with quick links to the A2 and M2 for commuting towards London, Maidstone or the Kent coast. Rainham and Gillingham train stations are both within easy reach and offer regular services into London Victoria, St Pancras and Cannon Street. Local bus routes also run through the area, connecting Wigmore with Hempstead Valley, Gillingham and Chatham.

Schools that attract families
Education is a big draw here. The area is close to several well-regarded primary schools including Fairview Community Primary School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary. Hempstead and Mierscourt Primary Schools. For secondary education, Rainham Mark Grammar School, The Howard School and Rainham School for Girls are all nearby, giving local families plenty of choice.

Local amenities and convenience
Wigmore has its own vibrant parade of shops for convenience stores and everyday essentials. Doctors, pharmacy, convenience stores and takeaways. Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is only a short drive away and provides a wide range of retail options, supermarkets and dining choices. This combination of local independents and larger retail makes day-to-day living easy and well catered for. Wigmore Smallholders Club which is also just a 5 minutes walk away.

Green space and leisure
The area is known for its greenery. Wigmore Park is a central hub for dog walkers, families and anyone who enjoys a bit of fresh air. There are open spaces, walking routes and play areas, providing a calm escape from daily life. The nearby Capstone Farm Country Park offers miles of walking and cycling trails, woodland and picnic spots, perfect for weekend adventures.

A calm and well-connected place to live
Wigmore offers a friendly, settled atmosphere with great amenities, strong transport links and plenty of green space. It’s an ideal choice for those who want the convenience of Medway living combined with a quieter residential feel. Whether you’re moving as a family or simply looking for a comfortable, well-served location, Wigmore continues to be one of Gillingham’s most appealing areas.

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