Bayswater Drive, Parkwood, Rainham, ME8 8SZ

Guide Price £300,000 to £325,000

Set within the ever-popular Parkwood area of Rainham, this three-bedroom end of terrace home offers the sort of practical space, parking and location that makes day-to-day family life feel wonderfully easy. With a generous driveway to the front, rear vehicle access and a single garage currently arranged as a workshop, there is plenty here for buyers who need space for cars, hobbies, storage or a hands-on project.

Step inside and the house immediately feels welcoming, with a large entrance hallway giving a real sense of arrival and setting the tone for the generous layout beyond. The separate front lounge is a cosy retreat, with a feature fireplace, wood-effect flooring and a comfortable feel that makes it ideal for relaxed evenings in. To the rear, the home opens into a bright kitchen diner, where the layout naturally brings cooking, dining and family time together. Gloss white units, warm wood-effect worktops, an integrated oven, gas hob and plenty of preparation space create a sociable and practical kitchen, while the dining area sits beside French doors that draw in the afternoon light and open straight out to the garden.

The ground floor also benefits from a downstairs shower room and a separate utility area, adding excellent everyday convenience, particularly for busy households, guests or anyone wanting the flexibility of additional washing facilities. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering usable space rather than compromise, along with a family bathroom finished in a modern grey tile scheme with bath, vanity storage and clean contemporary fittings.

Outside, the west-facing rear garden extends to approximately 40 feet, giving you the best of the afternoon and evening sun. It is a practical, low-maintenance space with patio areas for seating, barbecues and entertaining, while the rear access and garage add a further layer of flexibility that is rarely found in homes of this style. Whether used for parking, storage, a workshop or a hobby space, it is a valuable addition.

Parkwood remains one of Rainham’s most sought-after locations, and it is easy to see why. Popular school catchment areas are close by, the A2 and M2 are within easy reach for commuters, and countryside walks are never far away, offering a balance of convenience and open space. This is a home with real substance, generous parking, a sociable layout, three good bedrooms and the kind of location that continues to attract families, first-time buyers and movers looking for more room to grow.

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 (73)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Local Authority: Medway
• Council Tax Band: C - £2,061.59 PA for 2026/27
• Sq. Feet: 924
• Sq. Meters: 85.9
• Garden Size: 40ft long (approx) x 25ft wide (approx) West Facing with Workshop/Garage & Rear Access
• Heating Type: Gas Central Heating - Ecotec Pro 24 Combi Boiler
• Boiler Installed: November 2016 
• Boiler Last Serviced: September 2025
• Loft: The loft has a pull down ladder is fully insulated and boarded with a light.
• Surface Water - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
• Rivers & Sea - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
• This location is outside of a groundwater flood alert 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 owner says:

"I bought this house with my husband which was to be our forever home, however, since his passing I feel now is the time to downsize. The home was perfect for our needs, the drive could fit 4 cars and the downstairs wet room was a huge draw. All in all has been a lovely warm and cosy place to live"

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